EDITOR ' S CHOICE
PART O , A-OK
Time ’ s up . The end of the one-year transition period , which allowed works to be built to previous regulations if started within 12 months of submitting a building notice before 15 June 2022 , is nigh . So , if you haven ' t already , it ' s time to get your compliance in order .
Designed to tackle overheating , the Building Regulations Approved Document Part O became the first of its kind when it was introduced in the summer . It seeks to ensure that the design and construction of new residential buildings limit unwanted solar gain in summer and provide adequate means to remove heat from the indoor environment .
By using a tinted coating on the exterior of the glass to reflect heat away from the interior , solar glass creates ambient indoor temperatures . It ’ s even possible to fit solar glass that reflects twice as much heat as standard glass : TuffX has achieved this through a unique new coating specifically developed for a new rooflight in its popular Infinity range . And unlike most solar glass it ’ s untinted , so achieves maximum light transmission too .
“ As a leading supplier of rooflights , we ’ ve always known no one wants an uncomfortable , unusable space for any part of the year , no matter how light and bright and welcoming it might look ,” said TuffX ’ s Commercial Director Paul Higgins .
And it ' s not just about overheating in summer . “ Come winter , our new rooflight ’ s untinted glass lets in maximum light , but it also has a U-value of 1.0 – exceeding current Building Regulation requirements and making it the UK ’ s most energy efficient rooflight all year round .
Because the industry knows it can expect more changes aimed at improving the energy efficiency of buildings soon , with the Government ’ s Future Homes and Building Standards due to come into force in 2025 , just two short years away .
“ At TuffX we ’ re always looking ahead to the future ,” said Paul . “ And we ’ re actively putting future-proofing homes front and centre of our product offerings .”
www . tuffxglass . co . uk
Tel : 0845 3400 200
Email : sales @ txpro . co . uk
Tuffx Processed Glass Ltd , Nexus House , Randles Road , Knowsley Business Park , Knowsley , Merseyside L34 9HX
Maximising the flow of natural light
• Walk-on toughened laminated glass
• Suitable for internal & external installations
• Quick turnaround times
• Bespoke Sizes available
• Available in a choice of clear , privacy & anti-slip
THERMAL WALK ON ROOFLIGHT
Walk on Roof Light
Thermal aluminium , fully glazed , walk-on rooflights designed to transform dark basement or roof terrace areas , allowing natural light to flow in the rooms below , whilst maintaining the thermal properties within the home .
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