Clearview National February 2016 - Issue 171 | Page 42

doors&windows Raising a drink to a perfect fit »»Selectaglaze secondary glazing provided fitting solutions to heat loss at a former brewery allowing redevelopment into quirky offices. Brew House was transformed, not only in name but also in usage. Formerly known as Company House, it was built back in 1865 and used as a brewery. The striking Grade II Listed building has been remodelled to house quirky office space and developers undertook the refurbishment with great care to retain as many of the buildings original features but bring it in line with the needs of office standards; detailing such as exposed brick wor k, arched windows and creative interior design. In order to convert the building to offices, serious attention went into creating a comfortable and stylish working environment. One of the developer’s main concerns was tackling heat loss from the original draughty primary windows, which could not be replaced due to the Listing of the building. Local company, Caddy Windows was approached to look at providing an alternative solution to replacing all the windows and doors. Caddy Windows drew on to Selectaglaze’s 50 years’ experience in secondary glazing in order to assist with the unusual window styles being used in the building. Thermal efficiency was improved by using high performing secondary glazing which traps an insulating layer of air cutting heat loss by about 40-50%. Over 100 units were installed using five different Selectaglaze systems, including attractive large curved head windows, colour matched to the primary windows. Nick Porter of Caddy Windows commented: “The products are great and the customer service we received from everyone was fantastic” Call 01727 837271, [email protected] or www.selectaglaze.co.uk An Exciting Prospect for FENSA registered Installers »»From January 2016 FENSA Certified installers will be able to use free window and door energy ratings (WERs and DSERs) as part of their registration package, and it is totally voluntary. All they have to do is Opt In, agree to the rules and be supplied by a BFRC registered fabricator. These new window and door energy ratings are operated and independently verified by BFRC. It is exactly the same as the existing BFRC scheme in terms of ratings, ratings bands, license scopes and windows and doors covered. Labels provided will cover windows and doors rated ‘A++’ to ‘G’. The only difference is these new labels are branded FENSA and will have their own marketing support. These ratings will be marketed heavily at consumers in the second half of 2016 to raise awareness and drive consumer demand. 42 » F EB 2016 » CL EARVI E W- UK . C O M Existing BFRC Authorised Retailers can quickly and easily switch to be a FENSA Authorised Installer – by Opting In by emailing BFRC. ‘this is the most exciting and radical promotion’ “This is the most exciting and radical promotion of energy rated windows and doors since the launch of BFRC 10 years ago,” explains FENSA managing director Chris Mayne. “This brings energy ratings to UK homeowners under the name of one of the most well-known brands in windows and doors. We predict that it will vastly boost the numbers of installers using windows and door energy ratings to comply with Buildings Regulations and put the labels in front of many more consumers than before.” The benefits of Opting In to FENSA energy rated windows and doors for installers are: an easier product to sell because homeowners understand and recognize energy rated labels; installers get their own labels; it is the easiest route to Part L compliance; a listing on BFRC website (the first port of call for homeowners searching for energy rated product); consumer publicity support and recognition; installers can source glass and frames separately; opportunities to up sell; technical and marketing support and advice. Currently just over 53% of Part L compliant notifications are through window and door energy ratings. The rest are by declaration of U-values. Email the Operations Team on [email protected] to Opt In with your company name, registration number and name of your fabricator supplier