Letter to Fenestration News Dear Ian Burglars using blow torches to gain entry through people’s front doors has made national news over the last week, with articles in the Daily Mail, The Sun and The Mirror. We have received many enquiries from concerned homeowners through social media channels about their safety. The latest crime statistics also make for grim reading with robberies up 17% and the chances of being involved in a crime are now 1 i … » more from Brisant Secure …»
Letter to Fenestration News Dear Ian Over the years there has been much debate about best practice when it comes to heri e glazing and by that I mean windows that are specified with a narrow cavity or reduced sightline IGU. These are often a requirement for the replacement and refurbishment of windows in conservation areas, listed buildings and in Article 4 areas of designation. At Hodgson Sealants it has long been understood that our obligati … » more from Hodgson Sealants (Holdings) Ltd …»
Letter to the Editor - demise of SafeGlaze UK - DGCOS Dear Ian, If ever there was a time that proves comprehensive protection for consumers isn’t just a ‘nice to have’, it’s a ‘must have’ for the sake of the industry’s reputation, its now. With the demise of SafeGlaze UK, the industry should debate its stance on providing robust consumer protection. And the policing of this. Safeglaze has potentially left thousands of homeowners with unfulfilled orders, missing deposits … » more from Double Glazing and Conservatory Ombudsman Scheme (DGCOS) …»
Letter to the Editor - Protecting intellectual property - Alan Burgess Dear Ian, The industry has a mixed record of respecting intellectual property (IP). We’ve probably all seen cases of copying (ranging from accidental infringement to blatant copying and theft) of innovations, product design and brands. Common infringements range from using images and brochures without permission, passing off as other brands, as well as copying other companies’ products without permission and benefitting from … » more from Duchy Investments Ltd(Timberweld) …»
Letter to the Editor - Adrian Simpson, DGCOS Dear Ian In our role as the industry’s leading consumer protection champion, DGCOS is often asked by its members about issues surrounding the Consumer Contract Regulations, and as such wanted to take the opportunity to remind the broader market about the routes to compliance. Thanks to our considerable experience of working with our members, we’re in a great position to able to advise on how businesses can best comply with th … » more from Double Glazing and Conservatory Ombudsman Scheme (DGCOS) …»
Letter to Fenestration News Dear Ian Since publishing our door furniture performance and warranty research in May, installers have told us about the true cost of product failure which is tarnishing reputations as well as furniture. The door furniture ‘credit on return’ policies, where a credit for the rotting component is paid only when the faulty product is brought back from site, packaged and shipped off to the supplier for inspection. This is … » more from Brisant Secure …»
Letter to the Editor - Niche to making at scale Dear Ian, The flush sash market is growing rapidly, and research among fabricators indicates that it’s forecast to grow from an attractive niche to a mainstream window. But, if fabricators want to supply this growth market they need an economic way to make flush windows at scale. It’s growing fast because homeowners love minimal maintenance and windows which look wooden, even on the joints. For many years th … » more from Duchy Investments(Timberweld) …»
Letter to the Editor, definition of ‘suited hardware - Nick Dutton Dear Ian Over recent weeks there’s been increased debate about what exactly is the definition of ‘suited hardware.’ For years we have been sold door furniture ranges under this banner, yet this definition is now being questioned. The Cambridge Dictionary suggests that suite is a noun often used in relation to ‘a set of furniture for one room, of matching design and colour.’ So, for the door furniture sector it would s … » more from Brisant Secure …»
Letter to the Editor - security and guarantees Dear Ian We hear a lot about crime in the media, and it’s that awareness of crime that drives perceptions and magnifies our fear. So homeowners feel vulnerable when they hear that some police forces have stopped investigating burglaries because they say they don’t have the time or budget to investigate them, and the chances of bringing someone to book are very low. Homeowners also puzzle over conflicting reports abou … » more from VBH (GB) Ltd …»
Letter to the Editor - coloured profile in the heat Dear Ian According to the Met Office, since 2002 we’ve had nine of the 10 hottest years in the last 100. Climate change scientists say this summer’s heatwave could soon be the norm. We’re sweltering! But, how are your foiled and colour windows, doors and conservatories? Some say, not so well. There’s been more of the usual crop of problems from people cutting corners and ignoring systems companies’ (Syscos) prudent r … » more from Deceuninck …»
Letter to the Editor - Tradesmith to suspend the sale of bought-in fire-rated composite doors Friday 10 August 2018 Dear Ian, Following the Government’s announcement (31 July) that five manufacturers’ fire doors failed to meet fire performance standards after an on-going investigation by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), Tradesmith is suspending the sale of bought-in fire-rated composite doors until further tests have been carried out and the results published. I expec … » more from Tradesmith …»
Letter to the Editor - Installation tape offers a solution to the silicone shortage Dear Ian, As hundreds of your readers will know all too well, we’re in the middle of the worst silicone shor e in years – and in fenestration, that’s a big problem. We’re now faced with higher prices, longer lead times - often by weeks, not days - and the dilemma of whether to suck up the punishment and try and wait it out, or think long-term and look for alternatives. The causes for the shor e are complex … » more from tremco illbruck Limited …»
Deceuninck Deceuninck quadruples PVC recycling capacity to 45,000 tonnes per year Deceuninck Group proudly announces it has put a new recycling facility into service at its recycling and compounding site in Diksmuide, Belgium. The brand new high-tech recycling line will allow Deceuninck to recycle up to 45,000 tonnes o ... »
CMS Enviro Systems Ltd(CMS Window Systems) - CMS provides complete glazing solution for eye-catching new Warrington car park, High performance curtain walling by CMS Window Systems, plus a complementary package of doors and windows, have provided a ...»
Hurst Plastics - Hurst rolls out new marketing support package, Hurst Doors is helping its growing network of customers to increase sales with the launch of a comprehensive new marketing ...»
Senior Architectural Systems - Senior picked for Berry Court residential scheme, Aluminium doors and windows from Senior Architectural Systems have been used to frame the views enjoyed by the residents o ...»
Brisant Secure - Letter to Fenestration News, Dear Ian Burglars using blow torches to gain entry through people’s front doors has made national news over the la ...»