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ENERGY EFFICIENCY Extra

THERMAL COLLAR AWARD :

‘ No matter what size , style of specification ’
» KEYLITE ROOF WINDOWS ’ Integrated Expanding Thermal Collar has been crowned ‘ Best Roofing System or Product ’ at the 2021 Build It Awards .
For the past decade , the Build It Awards , in association with BuildStore , has celebrated the most innovative products , essential services , pioneering suppliers and awe-inspiring projects in the self-build industry .
Winners were announced at a gala dinner held at Hilton London Bankside , where Keylite triumphed in the ‘ Best Roofing System or Product ’ category .
Keylite ’ s patented Integrated Expanding Thermal Collar is integrated into the frame of every Keylite roof window no matter what size , style or specification . It expands to fill and fully insulate the gap around the frame of the window to help eliminate condensation and cold bridging , whilst improving air tightness , Psi Values for SAP and the overall thermal performance of the roof window .
Jim Blanthorne , Managing Director of Keylite Roof Windows said : “ We are thrilled that our Integrated Expanding Thermal Collar has been awarded ‘ Best Roofing System or Product ’ at this year ’ s Build It Awards . Thank you to everyone who voted , and thanks to Build It for organising such a fabulous celebration of self-build and renovation products and projects .”
Colin Wells , Head of Technical at Keylite added : “ Many self-builders do not install a thermal collar alongside a roof window due to the additional cost , lack of merchant stock , or simply lack of knowledge that this product exists . That ’ s why Keylite has taken responsibility for thermally insulating every one of our roof windows by offering our unique Integrated Expanding Thermal Collar as standard , at no extra cost .”
Keylite Roof Windows offer a full range of roof windows , blinds , timber loft ladders , flashings , electric operation kits and accessories and is Europe ’ s fastest growing roof window manufacturer .
www . keyliteroofwindows . com

BFRC ANNOUNCES ENERGY LABELS PRINT DEAL PARTNERSHIP

» THE BRITISH Fenestration Rating Council ( BFRC ) has announced an exclusive partnership with Sheffield-based specialist print supplier Digital 2000 , that gives discounts to BFRC members on energy performance labels produced under the Window Energy Ratings Scheme ( WERS ). The labels , together with a range of complementary products , are available at what BFRC says are ‘ highly competitive prices ’.
Members can order labels through the Members Section of the BFRC website simply by clicking on the Digital 2000 logo , which will reveal a range of products available . The partnership provides a new , easy ordering facility and access to specialist print and labelling knowledge , including
guidance on BFRC labelling requirements .
Digital 2000 are fully committed to delivering the highest level of service and competitive pricing to BFRC members , using their extensive market visibility and supply chain management expertise to accurately match against members requirements .
Launched just over 15 years ago by BFRC , the Window Energy Ratings scheme has become the most consistent and popular measurement of
how a replacement window or door will perform in terms of its energy efficiency , using rainbow labels commonly used to measure energy performance across a range of devices and measures .
Lis Clarke , Operations Director of UKAS Regulated Businesses said : “ At a time when it has never been more important for a company to show evidence their windows and doors can save homeowners money , it is fantastic news for our members to be able
to take advantage of our new partnership with Digital 2000 . I expect to see a large number of our members take up this offer and provide their customers with proof of performance .” The partnership with Digital 2000 is the latest in a number of exclusive benefits brought to BFRC customers , including BFRC Recycling , a free PVC-U collection service for all de-glazed frames and off-cuts ; and the recently launched GGF Group Market Knowledge Report which is available to all BFRC customers free of charge .
BFRC members can speak
directly to the BFRC-dedicated
team at Digital 2000 BFRC @
digital222 . co . uk or by calling
them on 0114 221 2000 .
www . bfrc . org
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