And
so it came to glass: How to Select Insulating Glass for Conservatories
Following its move into the Insulating Glass Unit (IGU) sector with the
launch of Conservaglass™, Chris Richardson, technical director of
Ultraframe (UK) Ltd, considers some of the factors concerned in the selection
of IGUs for conservatories.
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Growth
and Cover for Businesses
Kim Rehfeld, Managing Director of HomePro, looks at the nature, and benefits,
of Insurance Backed Guarantees - now necessary for FENSA compliance.
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Premdor's
Alpha 24 Provides Clear Solutions to Part L
Premdor has introduced the Alpha 24
window range, an upgraded specification designed to satisfy Part L Building
Regulations.
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Windowmaker
Software - Free Software for Part L and FENSA
Windowmaker Software has committed to providing a free solution to help
suppliers of windows and doors comply with the government legislation
of 'Part L' through FENSA, which came into effect from 1 April 2002.
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FENSA
comments on fire escape provisions
In answer to recent questions concerning the above topic, senior representatives
of FENSA, GGF and BBA, have agreed on their understanding of the requirements.
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Local
Authorities can Offer Part L Inspections say Sash Seminars
Building inspectors from many local authorities are gearing up to cope
with replacement window installations under the new requirements of the
Building Regulations.
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DOCUMENT
L: THE IMPLICATIONS FOR CONSERVATORIES…
by Gordon Cooke, technical manager at Aztec Conservatory Roof Systems
The publication of Building Regulations (Conservation of Fuel & Power)
Approved Document L is causing huge debate in the conservatory industry,
as to whether it will, or will not, impact on conservatory construction.
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FMB
seriously concerned by introduction of self-certification schemes in relation
to new Building Regs
The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has expressed its concern that
changes to Document L of the Building Regulations, laid on 5th March 2002,
will establish a plethora of self-certification schemes covering the installation
of combustion appliances, drainage (surface and foul) equipment, and replacement
glass and doors.
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Guaranteed
business under Part L
Kim Rehfeld, managing director of HomePro, looks at how insurance backed
guarantees now connect to the Building Regulations.
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TradeMark
Takes on FENSA
Wokingham-based
TradeMark Windows is offering consumers independent testing to ensure
that every one of its installations meets the requirements of the new
Part L of the Building Regulations plus other regulations such Documents
A, B, J, M and N.
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BWF
Keeps to the Facts About Part L
Latest offering from the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) Timber Window
Accreditation Scheme is Fact Card No 1, a comprehensive explanation of
Approved Document L (popularly known as Part L). This is concerned with
the conservation of fuel and power in buildings, both domestic and non-domestic,
in which new build timber windows must achieve an average whole window
'U' value of 2.00W/M2K or less.
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Document
L and FENSA: how many intend to comply?
D-Day for Document L has come and gone. Installers have a choice as to
how they comply, but no choice about whether they comply. But there are
dissenting voices. Are they all cowboys?
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NO
PART L WORRIES WITH STATUS BRICKMATE CAVITY CLOSER
The Brickmate cavity closer from Status Systems has been designed to comply
with the stringent new thermal efficiency requirements set by the newly
revised Part L building regulations. In conjunction with Brickmate's 3
in 1 system, incorporating former, closer and acceptor, the company claims
that house builders can be sure of a fast, easy, cost efficient installation
which also fulfils their environmental targets.
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KBE
PRODUCTS GET DOCUMENT 'L' CLEARANCE
Following detailed and thorough investigations, KBE Window Systems has
advised its customers that all of its products comply with Document 'L'
of the Building Regulations where a maximum 'U' value of 2.0 W/m2K is
stated. Document 'L' is being introduced in England and Wales from 1st
April 2002 to improve the energy efficiency of buildings following the
Kyoto Agreement for a reduction of C02 emissions.
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SCHÜCO
SPEAKS FOR THE INDUSTRY ON ‘PART L’
The arrival of the new building regulations in April is clearly an important
issue that will affect all systems suppliers. Yet the onset of the new
regulations is by no means an insurmountable challenge to the glass and
glazing industry according to window, door and façade systems supplier,
SCHÜCO International.
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BWF
OFFERS GUIDANCE TO NEW BUILDING REGULATIONS
The
British Woodworking Federation (BWF) has published a guide to the effects
on the design and installation of windows and doors resulting from the
revision of Part L of the Building Regulations.
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Part L already exceeded say Velux
Velux
claims that its roof windows already meet and exceed forthcoming Part
L requirements.
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Part L from a door perspective
The implications of the forthcoming changes to Part
L of the Building Regulations in April have received much press recently.
John Adams, Director of Sales at Portal Products gives his views from
a door perspective.
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VEKA
MATRIX WINDOWS MEET PART L WITH NO MODIFICATION
With the Revised Part L of the Building Regulations coming into force
on April 1st 2002 as part of the government's commitment to reduce energy
efficiency, VEKA has advised fabricators and installers of its windows
that windows produced with its Matrix system have achieved the new requirements
without changing current fabrication or glazing methods.
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Document
L Compliance for Reynaers
Reynaers Aluminium has recently launched Concept System 68, a three-chamber
thermally improved system for windows and doors.
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SEMINAR
WARNS OF SNOWBALL
'Many people in the windows industry still don't know the full extent
of how they're going to be affected by this Part L snowball vvhich is
coming down the hill towards them very fast.'
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Part
L Compliance Guidelines for Doors fitted with Panels
Nick Lake, Director of Communications, DP Plastics Ltd poses the question
'Where can I find information relating to Part L compliance guidelines
for infill Panels (glazed and solid) and Composite doors (glazed and solid,
timber subframe, poly core PVCU skinned)?
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How
to underestimate the impact of Document L on Sealed Unit Manufacturers
John Gold, MD of JoTiKa, UK software writer and consultancy for the glass
processing industry, considers the hidden impact of Document L on sealed
unit manufacturing.
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FENSA:
the launch and the future, a GGF Report
We knew that Document L and the launch of the Fenestration Self Assessment
Scheme (FENSA) would be popular, but the numbers applying to attend the
launch of the FENSA Scheme last month at Arton Villa Football Ground exceeded
all expectations.
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FENSA:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is FENSA?
FENSA (the new name for WISA) stands for the Fenestration Self-Assessment
scheme. It is being set up by the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF),
with Govemment encouragement, in response to new Building Regulations.
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DURAFLEX
BEATS THE HOT BOX TEST
Duraflex has already ensured its PVC-U systems exceed strict new energy
efficiency standards which are due to come into force in April 2002.
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Making
the Grade with Hot Melt
The GGF has called for all sealed unit manufacturers
to be prepared to comply with forthcoming regulations relating to thermal
efficiency. Part L, which stipulates a minimum U-Value for windows and
doors, will come into force in April 2002
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WISA
scheme launched by GGF
The
spring of 2002 will see important changes affecting all installers and
buyers of replacement windows and doors.
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