UK first claim for EN1279 IGUs
4th October 2016

Peterborough-based SAFEGUARD is claiming a UK first by achieving EN1279 Parts 2 and 3 across a range of heritage IGUs. The results from BSI show the company’s Clarity Classic range of slim units passed the tests for moisture penetration index and gas loss rate.

Nick Welsh, Managing Director at SafeGuard explained: “This is a significant milestone for the fenestration industry as a whole when it comes to heritage glass units and I’m proud that SafeGuard is leading the way.

“We’ve always been inundated with requests to make heritage units from our existing customer base and from further afield but we have always resisted until we were able to offer a suitably tested and certified product that we were happy to put our name to. Now, this optimum combination of high performance coatings, sealant and gas filling incorporated into our Clarity Classic range means customers can rely on our third party independently tested Kitemark compliance for consistent quality and performance.

“With an 8.5mm sightline, the IGUs can achieve as low as 1.1W/m2K. The units have the appearance of single glazing so retain the character, charm and heritage of a building and when glazed into sash or casement windows, and are almost undetectable with none of the double reflections you sometimes see with standard IGUs. Further authenticity can be provided by incorporating one of our restoration glasses on the outer leaf to give an appearance in keeping with the period of the property.

The achievement follows the company’s recent multi-million investment into new cutting, toughening and IGU manufacturing equipment at its 28,000ft2 manufacturing facility.

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