Glazpartners Review 2024
Tackling Ventilation Challenges in the UPVC Market
In June 2022 , the changes to Building Regulations ( England and Wales ), now means that companies are legally required to ensure that when replacing windows and doors they are compliant with Approved Document F ( means of ventilation ) and the property is ventilated to the new standards .
To ensure compliance , UPVC fabricators and installers have found the most affordable , practical and quickest solution is to install trickle ventilators in the window and / or door profiles or in the frames as the ventilation measure has to be installed at the time of replacing the windows or doors .
The new legislation has brought three main challenges ; firstly compliance with regulations , secondly homeowner ’ s acceptance to trickle vents , and finally ensuring that the inclusion of trickle ventilation becomes a norm in the manufacturing , installation and selling processes Glazpart ’ s Link Vent is a compliant-ready , user-friendly product that overcomes the issues with trickle vents .
With clever design providing greater control of the air flow due to an innovative closure plate , homeowners could position the closure plate to reduce draughts ( and noise ) by directing air away from occupants .
The Link Vent also comes in a vast range of colours and finishes – the product is available in any colour or finish . This is one of the greatest selling points to homeowners as the Link Vent can be easily hidden ( camouflaged ) in the profile making it aesthetically pleasing . The colours are also extremely stable in all weather conditions , so there is no noticeable fading .
With easy installation in any type of UPVC window and door profile / frame and meeting the compliance requirements , companies in the UPVC window and door market are now naturally factoring the Link Vent into their operations .
Glazpartner , CWG Choices , one of the largest manufacturers and suppliers of windows and doors to the UK trade ,
demonstrates why it is imperative to partner with the right component suppliers to ensure their window and door ranges offer the widest possible selection for UK installers and homeowners .
Andrew Stevenson , CWG Choices Sales Director , commented , “ CWG Choices mass produces bespoke and made to measure windows and doors for the industry ; we have to make sure we choose the right suppliers . It ’ s critical to ensuring we deliver our products to market . The Glazpart Link Vent range is perfectly designed , compact , functional and versatile . In addition , it complements practically every type of window we manufacture with a vast array of colours and finishes to meet the homeowners ’ needs .”
Another Glazpartner that enjoys a strong relationship with Glazpart is Nationwide who ’ s consistent delivery of high-quality products , value for money and premium service levels , has made them a leading UK manufacturer and installer of UPVC windows and doors .
Chris Costall , Compliance Director at Nationwide commented “ One of the main reasons Nationwide chose to use the Link Vent across our full range was because Glazpart kept us up to date of all the changes that were coming through with the new building regs before they
Whiteline display their product at FIT Show 2023
were actually released , also they listened and acted upon feedback provided . This resulted in the Link Vent being the only vent in the market that can achieve the required EQA on a 10mm rout and this is the big reason Nationwide uses it .”
In the UPVC market for over four decades , Whiteline has built a formidable reputation with the trade and consumers , due to a genuine passion for design and engineering that improves appearance and functionality . Allied to their innovative product development , Whiteline has also cultivated strong and fruitful relationships across the supply chain and was one of the first companies to become a Glazpartner in May 2023 .
Leighton Baitup , Whiteline ’ s Director of Operations commented , “ To supply our network of installers in a timely fashion and make their operations more structured , we need reliable suppliers who can deliver the right products on time . Glazpart is a key supplier to our business because they can always supply us with the Link Vent range , which is not only compliant with the new regulations but with its smart design and wide range of finishes it is the ideal solution to trickle ventilation for our standard and bespoke products .”
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10 OCTOBER 2024 CLEARVIEW-UK . COM