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INSTALLERS CARRY THE CAN
FOR MANUFACTURERS IF
DOORS ARE NOT FIT TO SELL
»»MOST INSTALLERS TAKE THEIR
cues from manufacturers or other installers
about what is legal to sell and install. If a
door manufacturer, for example, says its door
is fit for purpose, then it must be. If other
installers sell and install it, it must be OK. But
that’s a risky assumption. In consumer law,
installers are responsible for what they sell and
install, not the manufacturer. Other people’s
assurances count for nothing in law.
Planning and building regulations stipulate
the standards and performance composite
doors are required to achieve so they can
legally be sold and installed. Building
Regulations are quite specific about security
and thermal efficiency, and doors need to
demonstrate they achieve them.
Solidor CEO, Gareth Mobley, says,
“Composite door manufacturers, as with all
manufacturers, need to be honest with trade
customers. If their door doesn’t meet certain
regulations or standards, they need to make
that clear, or improve their door so it does.
Misselling puts customers at risk, and that’s
wrong.
“All composite doors should have a clearly
visible CE mark. It isn’t a matter of choice; yet
not all doors do. In England and Wales, doors
must achieve 1.8 U-value or lower. In Scotland
it’s 1.6 U-value or lower. Yet some doors don’t.
Does yours? Have you checked? It’s the law.
“All Solidor doors meet or exceed all the
regulations and standards,” continues Gareth.
“We’re the door experts so you don’t have to
be. We’ve spent years investigating the thermal
properties of different woods and different
densities. So we know that solid plywood
doors don’t achieve the U-value required
by law to pass current building regulations.
Using the wood they’re made of, it simply isn’t
possible to achieve a low enough U-value to
pass. And there are no permitted loop holes or
Solidor doors meet or exceed all
the regulations and standards
get out clauses. Solidor is constructed to pass
all the tests. Its unique laminated-hardwood
timber core is energy efficient, solid and
secure.
“If you’re not sure about your door, look for
the CE mark. Check the label. A Declaration
of Performance is required. Better safe than
sorry. It’s your reputation and business on the
line.”
www.solidor.co.uk
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