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SECURITY , FUNCTIONALITY AND AESTHETICS

» LEADING INDEPENDENT HARDware distributor Carl F Groupco is now that ensures the door remains open when
there ’ s an easy-to-use push-in snib feature
stocking the new Mantis 4 Multipoint required and pre-compression rollers Door Lock from Yale . within 100mm of the auxiliary cases to give
John Crittenden , Managing Director at better weather sealing and compression . Carl F Groupco , said : “ The Mantis 4 is an Aesthetics have been improved too , with impressive product . It offers outstanding screw-in , hardened plastic tidy boxes . security , functionality and aesthetics , and At the same time , the lock retains is the most advanced multipoint lock in many of the features that are unique to the well-regarded Mantis range .” the Mantis range . These include a chamfered linear bolt for superior security and
The Mantis 4 is designed and manufactured in the UK and works with PVC-U , compression , an oversize deep penetrating composite and timber style doors as well as hook offering 25mm engagement and allen single and French doors . key-compression adjustable keeps .
Several features make it an upgrade on the popular Mantis 3 lock . For example , www . carlfgroupco . co . uk

ERA and GGF raise awareness of Part F compliance

ERA , one of the UK ’ s leading home security and fenestration component providers , is working with the Glass and Glazing Federation ( GGF ) to raise awareness of the updated Building Regulations Part F1:2010 with professional installers .
» THE UPDATED GUIDance to Approved Document F of the Building Regulations was published on the 15th December 2021 and came into effect on 15th June 2022 . Some installers may still be unaware of the changes , and as a result , could be fitting non-compliant systems in homes throughout England .
The updates to Approved Document F – Background Ventilation require replacement windows to be fitted with trickle vents , regardless of whether or not they currently have a trickle
vent fitted . The minimum ventilation requirement for a replacement window is 8000 EQA in habitable rooms and kitchens , and 4000 EQA in a bathroom , meaning the older 2000 / 3000 / 4000 vents are now redundant .
All vents are also required to have the EA performance stamped on the internal section of the trickle vent to establish what vent is currently being used and if it complies with the new requirements .
Kevin Jones , Senior Technical Officer at the Glass and Glazing Federation , said :
“ With better performing windows and doors comes an increase in airtightness to buildings . The changes within Approved Document F to increase the provision of background ventilation will ensure the homes we live in can continue to provide the fresh air we need to live a healthy lifestyle as well as protect our homes from damp and mould .”
The GGF and ERA are encouraging industry professionals to ensure trickle vents such as 2500 , 4000 or 5000 link vents are installed as part of
retrofit or new build residential projects to ensure compliance with the latest regulations .
Graham Colls , Head of Technical Product at ERA , said : “ As one of the industry ’ s leading hardware suppliers , we are in regular contact with our extensive customer base of window manufacturers and are working collaboratively with them to educate installers who may not be aware of the latest updates .”
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