Decalu gains PAS23 for lift/slide
The Decalu163 Lift-and-Slide door from Deceuninck Aluminium, has completed PAS24 testing at testing house Elements and accredited by BM Trada.
Director Nigel Headford said achieving PAS24:2016 was important against a backdrop of regulatory change.
“The consultation...
Epwin urges industry to speak out over Future Homes Consultation
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...
Kawneer completes sound absorption tests on curtain walling
Kawneer has carried out a comprehensive range of acoustic performance tests for its AA100 and AA110 stick curtain wall systems used throughout Europe.
Testing, carried out at the Vinci Technology Centre in Leighton Buzzard, included...
Summary guidance on Part F from Window Ware
Independent hardware distributor Window Ware has created a summary document outlining the key revisions to Part F (ventilation) of Building Regulations in England for both new builds and refurbishments ahead of the new regulations...
Video shouts out noise reduction to the trade
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...
‘Don’t risk, damage, injury, even loss of life’ – GGF issues new product substitution...
The Glass and Glazing Federation has published a new guidance document on product substitutions to help companies comply with regulations as the construction industry comes under greater scrutiny than ever before.
With changes imminent for...
Flush door passes PAS24
Aluplast’s new open-out Flush Door has successfully passed the PAS24:2016 and BS6375-2:2009 testing procedures, the3 company has announced.
Like the company’s Flush Casement, the new dedicated Flush Door suites with the systems company’s Ideal 70...
BBA approves Brett Martin flat rooflights
Brett Martin has gained BBA Approval for its flat glass rooflights.
Sales director Tony Isaac said: “We’re delighted to be able to expand our Flat Glass Rooflight range and also to announce that it has...
Ultraframe up-specs for new Welsh and Scots regs
The Ultraroof and Livinroof solid roof systems from Ultraframe have had their U-Values further enhanced ahead of changes to Building Regulation requirements in Wales and Scotland.
The changes mean that the U-Value requirement of solid...
Yale White Paper tackles trickle vent regs
Yale Door and Window Solutions has launched a white paper “Meeting the guidance on ventilation: A guide to ensuring your windows comply with Approved Document F for air quality”, in association with the Glass...
