Catching the trickle vent cowboys?
From Mike Parczuk, MD Sternfenster
We’ve seen a lot of discussion about Part F. How it appears to contradict Part L and reinforce the perception that government and those writing the building regulations are completely...
Energy efficiency – front and centre of the agenda
From: Rob McGlennon, managing director, Deceuninck
So, according to Business Pilot, retail saw a slowdown in April, with fewer sales and fewer leads. This was attributed to economic uncertainty and the cost-of-living crisis, something driven...
Product and service matter again’
From: Mark Haley, managing director, HWL Windows
The window and door industry never fails to surprise me. I see stuff and have conversations with suppliers and customers every day that you wouldn’t think would happen...
Aluminium’s thermal credentials
From: Phil Slinger, Chief Executive, Council for Aluminium in Building
There are some that think aluminium framed windows will not be able to meet the thermal demands of the upcoming changes to Document L of...
Who’s ready for net zero carbon?
From: Kurt Greatrex, Sales director, Dekko Window Systems
In 2019, the UK became the first major economy in the world to pass laws to end its contribution to global warming by 2050, a target requiring...
‘I’m just asking’
From: Mike Parczuk, managing director, Sternfenster
Rishi Sunak was the hero of the hour in March 2021 with the financial stimulus he put in place to help businesses survive the impact of Lockdown. Without it...
Pandemic property boom: good news for installers
From: Jeremy Phillips, group chairman, CDW Systems
After the unprecedented demand from homeowners during the last two years, installers could have been forgiven for thinking the feast was over as the UK relaxed it’s Covid...
‘We need to work and to innovate’
From: Ryan Johnson, managing director, Emplas
Earlier this year, we highlighted the challenges that were lining up ahead of the industry – inflation, the cost-of-living crisis, spiralling energy prices, and materials and labour price increases.
At...
‘We need to bring back a little discipline’
Rob McGlennon, managing director, Deceuninck
It has gone in the blink of an eye, but we’re already through the first quarter of the year. The industry has been buoyant, and volumes remain high going into...
More ventilation – but how does it sound?
From: Wayne Irvine, managing director, AW Louvers
Buildings need ventilation because they need to breathe. When you ventilate a building, you help to get rid of those things that are bad for occupants’ health, such...
