Letter to the Editor - Mandatory changes to EN 1279 from March 19th 2020 - Wayne Rogerson Dear Ian Mandatory changes to EN 1279 from March 19th 2020 Our industry could be forgiven for being distracted with the countless economic and political challenges that were thrown our way in 2019, but in 2020 we have a new and very specific challenge to face, and we need to prepare quickly to ensure continued compliance. The standard for the manufacture of Double-Glazed Sealed Units (IGU’s) has been amended. … » more from CENSolutions Ltd …»
Letter to Editor from Toby Staff of Newstar Door Controls Dear Editor, As a supplier of widow restrictors, I always check out what’s been installed wherever I am. So you can imagine my shock when I stayed in a hotel run by a large hotel group in Torquay over the summer to see a standard plug chain, washer and screw fitted as a window restrictor instead of a restrictor that’s been designed for the purpose of limiting the opening of windows. Next to the makeshift restrictors, there w … » more from New Star Door Controls Limited …»
Letter to the Editor - Water Ingress Dear Ian Throughout the year entrance doors are faced with keeping the elements out and in securing homes right across the UK. With composite doors now the main choice for discerning homeowners with over 50% share of the entrance door market, they are now under the most exacting scrutiny due to the large numbers of installations, each and every week. By definition a composite door is made up of different materials and … » more from Endurance Doors …»
Letter on behalf of Rob McGlennon, Managing Director of Deceuninck Dear Ian By law, financial advisors must get customers to assess their attitude to risk before they invest. Most people see the sense in that, and I think we’d have fewer business failures if everyone had to assess the attitude of business owners or businesses to risk. Too many businesses play down the probability of something going wrong when they see savings they want to make. It’s easy to turn a blind eye i … » more from Deceuninck …»
Letter to editor - Ian Searle Dear Ian, I write with increasing concern that, despite the Equality and Human Rights Commission inquiry (EMHRC) in 2018 which reported that 365,000 disabled people say their home is not suitable for their needs, not enough is being done to deal with accessibility issue in UK homes. With a third of a million people needing urgent action for their properties to become more accessible and Part M requiring all new builds … » more from M I Products (Cov) LLP …»
Letter to editor from Roger Hartshorn, CEO of Garnalex Dear Ian, After a lifetime in PVC-U, people wonder why I’ve fallen for Aluminium. I just love aluminium, its possibilities and its sustainability. And I’m knocked out that about 75% of all the aluminium ever produced is still in use! For those who don’t know, we’ve invested £9 million so far in a state-of-the-art Garnalex factory which will start extruding aluminium profiles for trade customers in October a … » more from Garnalex - Garner Aluminium Extrusions …»
Letter to editor - suited heritage products Chris Jones Dear Ian Over the last five years the timber-alternative heri e look has captured the imagination of homeowners. It’s been such a hit that many fabricators and installers who originally saw flush casements as an attractive and interesting niche product, now see them becoming the dominant casement window style over the next five years, with traditional storm casements confined to a fifth or a quarter of their output … » more from Deceuninck …»
Letter to the Editor on behalf of Simon Monks, Managing Director at VBH Dear Ian, Air pollution is a global problem which affects almost everyone in the UK. And, while obviously some areas are worse than others, the idea that it’s only heavily industrialised areas which suffer is far from true. Air pollution affects everyone’s health, prospects and the fabric of our homes. We might like to think that when we get home and shut the door (and windows) we are safe, but air pollution gets inside build … » more from VBH (GB) Ltd …»
Letter to the editor: Are you glazing your heritage units correctly? Dear Ian, As someone with over 30 years of experience manufacturing sealed units, I can’t think of another time where the heri e sector has been so firmly in the industry spotlight. Whether it’s best practice, compliance or consolidation, there are a multitude of issues which have ultimately got the industry talking. I fear though, we could be facing another potential issue, with a number of reported unit failures r … » more from E.J. Cocker & Son Ltd (Slenderline Glass) …»
Letter to the Editor - 'Betting the Farm' Dear Ian It's a dilemma we've seen in successful growing manufacturing and sales organisations br / Your business has grown and needs integrated systems - one set of data from Prospect to Invoice and Customer Care br / You need Joined up systems that don't rely on constantly re-keying the same information (or what you hope is the same !) br / Spreadsheets and separate pieces of software that don't talk to each oth … » more from MBA Associates Limited …»
Editor letter - the future of streamlined production, Chris Jones Dear Ian In the 35 years I’ve been in the industry, I’ve seen PVC-U manufacturing become more efficient, streamlined and lean. The principle of streamlined production is simple – removing unnecessary processes makes it more efficient and cost-effective. In practice it has helped improve quality throughout the manufacturing process, and it’s helped make business as profitable as possible. But, the process of … » more from Deceuninck …»
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) …»
Customade Group What does Covid-19 mean for UK industry? With the Coronavirus pandemic escalating day by day and businesses being forced to suspend operations a new industrial revolution may be upon us. David Leng, group chief executive at Customade Group, gives his thoughts on how the industry can reac ... »
Cotswold Windows (Cheltenham) Ltd - Cotswold windows helps transform derelict barn, Aluminium windows and doors from Gloucestershire-based fabricator, Cotswold Windows have helped transform a derelict barn ...»
Trtl - Glasgow travel retailer donates 5,000 (£125k) compression socks to help frontline scots nurses, A Glasgow online travel retailer whose sales have dropped 95 per cent in the past two weeks has donated 5,000 pairs of com ...»
Endurance Doors - Customer service excellence from Endurance,Over the last 18 months, Endurance Doors have invested considerably in the way in which they communicate and interact with th ...»
Epwin Window Systems - Profile 22’s Optima Flush Casement windows fitted in new homes in a conservation area, Over 100 Optima Flush Casement windows, by Profile 22, have been fitted in the first phase of a new residential developmen ...»
Steel Window Association - SWA specifications ensure a British supply chain, Britain’s long and well regarded engineering heri e continues to flourish across a number of sectors; and can be seen fu ...»
Residor (Masonite International) - More influential colours of Corse, As the most influential PVCu systems company in the UK, The Residence Collection continue to innovate when it comes to foi ...»
Rapierstar Ltd - Vulcan Windows in even better health after Rapierstar switch, A comprehensive audit of fastener usage by Rapierstar has delivered production, quality, stockholding and installation ben ...»
Frame Fast - Derby-based housebuilder chooses Frame Fast UK for ‘top quality products and great service’, An exclusive housing development in Derbyshire has chosen award-winning Frame Fast UK to create stunning windows and doors ...»