New TS008 tech spec from DHF
The Door & Hardware Federation has launched the revised technical specification, DHF TS 008:2022, Enhanced Security and General Requirements for Letter Plate Assemblies and Slide Through Boxes.
This supersedes DHF TS 008:2015, which is now...
Sheerline adds SBD option to S1 roof lantern
Sheerline has added an optional security upgrade to its S1 aluminium roof lantern to give it Secured By Design accreditation.
The upgrade, which is invisible on finished roofs, adds additional clamping plates, locking the SBD...
VBH in early for new Kitemark
VBH is among the first companies to be awarded the new BSI Kitemark in respect of Building Hardware used in Windows and Doorsets.
The hardware covered includes products for the manufacture of outward opening, and...
Celebration as first CCPI mark products revealed
The first UK construction products to achieve verification with the Code for Construction Product Information (CCPI) were highlighted at a celebration event yesterday, (Sep 4) in Central London.
These will become the first products to...
Four flush systems Part L ready at HWL
HWL Windows has said that it is in the unique position to be able to offer four Timberwelded flush systems that are Part L ready, ahead of when the new standard comes into effect...
June 15? – Veka spells it out in black and white
Veka has launched a new clear and concise guide to how all its window systems can meet a U-value of 1.2 W/m2K or lower when the revised Building Regs come into force next month.The...
Comp Door gains ‘Made in Britain
Comp Door has gained the Made in Britain label, joining the Staffordshire-based company’s existing accreds, including UKCA, Secured by Design, BSI ISO, BSI Kitemark, and ACDM.
The company says its leadership team views the Made...
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...
Legacy passes PAS24 again
The Legacy VS window from Quickslide has, once again passed the testing regime for the PAS 24:2016 security standard, as well as the latest weather resistance performance requirements.
Manual PAS 24 testing includes attacking the...
New guide on UKCA marking
A new guide has been launched by the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI)to help architects and specifiers navigate changes to product marking in the UK following its departure from the EU.
Now that the EU...
