Standards

Qualicoat, the aluminium coating standards body has introduced the Aluminium Qualicoat 3.0 Label for premium corrosion resistance. The Qualicoat 3.0 Label allows for the use of both primary and recycled aluminium and is to be...

Real Aluminium has produced a guide on glazing specification choices to meet the updated building regulations, for a range of purposes including: Replacement on existing dwellings or extensions New extensions New build U Values with double glazing...

Thermoseal Group has achieved the ‘Developed’ level of performance after being successfully assessed by Investors in People, proving that everyone working for the IGU component supplier “is committed to the values of the business...

Warringtonfire, a leading provider of fire testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) services, has launched its new state-of-the-art laboratory at Birchwood Park, Warrington, and is set to host a grand opening at the end of...

Epwin Window Systems has urged all in the industry to make their voices heard over the Future Homes Consultation document’s proposals. Speaking on the company’s launch of its guide to the document, technical director Phil...

Sheerline has announced that whole of its Prestige range now carries Secured by Design (SBD) accreditation, following the addition of the label on bi-folds and single and French doors. Prestige builds on the record of...

The British Fenestration Rating Council is launching a new windows and doors U-Value scheme to work alongside its existing WER (Window Energy Ratings) labelling. The WER label, with its familiar colour-coded A-G bandings, has been...

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...

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...

The BFRC is shouting out to the trade with a new video explaining how systems houses, manufacturers and installers can gin competitive edge by showing the acoustic credentials of their products. Operations director Lis Clarke...