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    Exlabesa casement gains PAS24

    The KC51 window system from Exlabesa Architecture UK has now been accredited to PAS24 standard, the manufacturer has announced. The company adds that it has been closely monitored to ensure the product complies with PAS24:2016...

    U-1.2 as standard

    Kömmerling has stated that its C70, O70 and new 70mm flush sash systems all meet a U-value of 1.2 W/(m2k) as standard. Technical director Andrew Charlesworth explained: “Given the considerable resources here in the UK...

    Stellar ‘good to go’ on Part L

    Epwin Window Systems says its Stellar aluminium system is ‘good to go’ when the new Part L of Building Regulations comes into force on 15 June. Business development director Phil Parry said: “Stellar’s unique design...

    BFRC teams up for WER label deals

    The British Fenestration Rating Council has partnered with Sheffield-based print supplier Digital 2000 to give discounts to BFRC members on energy performance labels produced under the Window Energy Ratings Scheme (WERS). Members can order labels...

    GAI strengthens industry voice with new steering group roles

    Door and window hardware suppliers will now have a greater role in forming industry competency standards now that the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers has joined two groups, the PAS 8671 standard steering group and...

    Atlas claims a UK first with SBD on ali rooflights

    Atlas Glazed Roof Solutions says it has become the first company in the UK to have aluminium rooflights listed by Secured by Design.  The manufacturer’s Lantern 2.0 product was successfully tested to STS 222 which...

    TWC joins ‘5% club’ of PAS2030 eco-fund bidders

    Commercial installer The Window Company (Contracts) has achieved PAS2030 accreditation, qualifying it to bid for retrofit projects funded by any of the government’s energy efficiency schemes targeting – putting it among only 5% of...

    Blairs gains SBD

    Kömmerling fabricator Blairs Windows & Doors has gained Secured by Design, accreditation. This means that its products have been successfully tested and certificated to BS 7412/PAS24:2016. This certification also matches that of Merlin Network, based...

    AluK Part L Round Table ready to download

    AluK has made its recent Part L Round Table event available as a podcast. The panel at the event, held at the company’s London Design Studio last month, comprised: Sioned Roberts and Dale Pegler from...

    Kömmerling gains Passive House in colour for System 88

    Kömmerling has announced that its new proStratoTec technology, its System 88 tilt and turn platform can now achieve the Passive House according to Dr Feist Standard in full colour. The manufacturing process, uses Ultradur from...