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New Regulations Challenge the Industry
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MAKING IT EASY FOR CUSTOMERS TO COMPLY

» MILA HAS ADDED THE new Yale SlotVent contemporary styled trickle vents to its range , making it easy for customers to comply with the ventilation requirements in Approved Document F .
Alongside the product launch , Mila has created a dedicated new section on its website at https :// www . mila . co . uk / slotvents / to give customers all the information they need on when trickle vents are required and how best to communicate the benefits to homeowners . All three sizes in the SlotVent range – 2500EA , 4000EA and 5000EA – are now in stock at Mila . They can be used on their own or in combination to reach the 4000mm 2 , 8000mm 2 , or 1000mm 2 targets required for bathrooms ,
kitchens and habitable rooms in either multi-storey or single-storey dwellings .
All of the sizes are available in 10 colours , including anthracite grey , Irish oak , cream and Chartwell green to match with the most popular frame choices , and all have the option of a white internal half to suit most decor .
The new Approved Document F requires that trickle vents must be controllable by the occupant and the SlotVent range is particularly
flexible with 30 °, 60 ° and 90 ° tilt modes to adjust the airflow . Externally , they feature a curved hood for optimum weather sealing , and they can be ordered with a fly screen add-on if required . In high noise areas , or where customers are particularly concerned about draughts , there is a noise reduction version available , which comes with a foam gasket on the internal section . In terms of fitting , Mila is supplying fabricators with
all the routing details they need to set up the machines in their factories for the different SlotVent variants , and the vents themselves come with universal pre-fitted clips designed to make fabrication as quick and easy as possible .
Richard Gyde , Mila ’ s Managing Director , commented : “ We know that trickle vents aren ’ t universally popular with either fabricators or homeowners , but they are a statutory requirement for the vast majority of windows from June to prevent excess condensation build up and ensure adequate air flow in our increasingly airtight homes .”
www . mila . co . uk / slotvents

Polyframe set for introduction of Part L and Part F regulations

» PVCU WINDOWS AND DOORS fabricator , Polyframe , which is part of the Customade Group , has worked with its profile manufacturers Rehau and Duraflex to ensure that completed windows will achieve an ‘ A ’ Rating for energy efficiency and a ‘ U ’ value that meet the standard requirements of Part L , while new Yale trickle vents are fitted to all profiles to satisfy the Part F requirements on ventilation , when the new Building Regulations come into effect .
Polyframe has developed an easy-toread guide on how its products meets the new regulations , including compliance declarations for Rehau and Duraflex profiles for refurb and new build projects , available to customers and installers through https :// www . polyframetrade . co . uk /
Phil Walker , Managing Director at Polyframe , says : “ As a responsible manufacturer we take the changes in regulations
seriously , and have been working to make sure each product we supply to customers is compliant .
“ Our Rehau and Duraflex profile systems come with a Part L and Part F compliance declaration for the refurb and new build market , offering installers the confidence that they are using products and systems that meet and exceed the new regulations .”
For help and advice in negotiating the new Building Regulations and installation expectations , you are advised to contact your windows and doors manufacturer .
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