DOORS&WINDOWS
REPLACEMENTROOFS
Optimise operations
during challenging times
» IF EVER THERE WAS A
time when the membership of a
leading professional association
in any industry is invaluable,
it’s now. They are the source of
independent, comprehensive
advice when members are busy
trying to optimise and amend
operations during challenging
times.
There are always good reasons
why a manufacturer or associate
should become a member of
The Steel Window Association
(SWA), a group of people who
are busier than ever now. As
well as having access to the
latest product developments
within the industry, members
also receive information from
organisations such as The Glass
& Glazing Federation (GGF)
and the Construction Products
Association (CPA).
During the current COVID-19
crisis, SWA members are being
kept up to date with information
from top sources. The GGF
issues daily updates giving
members guidance within the
housing, construction and
building maintenance industries
– including the job retention
scheme, small business grants,
deferred VAT payments and
business rates holidays. The
SWA receives these updates and
immediately forwards them to
members.
The CPA has set up a
dedicated Coronavirus web page
for members to access directly
and issues weekly updates with
industry news, industry responses
to the crisis; along with the latest
housing and economic statistics
as they are changing on a daily
basis.
From everyone at the Steel
Window Association and all of its
members, we hope everyone stays
safe and well during this tough
time.
For further information on
the Steel Window Association,
please visit www.steel-windowassociation.co.uk
The SWA also works in cooperation with both the British and
European standards agencies, window research bodies and other
influential organisations; including FENSA and as mentioned above,
the Construction Products Association and the Glass & Glazing
Federation. Members of the Steel Window Association offer a
UK wide service for the repair and replacement of various types
of old metal windows, doors and screens, as well as being able to
manufacture new fenestration which fully meets the requirements
of the building regulations. Choosing an SWA member to
manufacture and install your steel windows and doors ensures that
you are receiving the highest standard of fabrication, installation and
customer service.
Reassuringly
compliant, so
let them know
about it
Icotherm has opted to partner with
a new Approved Inspector’s firm,
announces Anne-Marie Busch, Marketing
Manager. This is not a decision that
was made lightly she emphasises,
but taken with customers in mind.
» “WE NEED TO WORK
with an organisation that is
prepared to go the extra step to
ensure our roofs are appropriately
checked when installed, and Ball
& Berry Ltd can provide just
that,” explains Anne-Marie.
The aim of certifying a roof
system for building control
compliancy is a twofold
solution:
• The systems house wants
to ensure their roof is up to
the task, whilst providing
you, the installer, with a
solution that will make
your work easier when
getting your installation
building control approved.
• The other important
role of the compliancy
certification and having
a roof registered is to
give the homeowner the
reassurance that their
roof is a genuine product.
Ball & Berry Ltd will do
this for us; as part of the
application process they
will check the original
Icotherm paperwork and
register the roof reference,
allowing us to double
check it is indeed a roof
we have manufactured.
“This protects our customers
against competitors claiming to
use a high specification roof like
Icotherm’s when in fact they are
not. It also protects Icotherm’s
product and brand by ensuring
only genuine products are sold
under our name.”
For further information and
to obtain the Ball & Berry Ltd
certificates and/or application
form, please contact Anne-
Marie at marketing@icotherm.
co.uk
www.ballandberry.co.uk
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