A Passive House Standard can be awarded to a building , component or individual that meets the stringent criteria of the standard , which aims to dramatically reduce energy use and carbon emissions from buildings in the UK , as well as providing high standards of comfort and building health . This is the very first time that a rooflight of this kind has been accredited .

“ By bringing another Passive House Component to the market , Roof Maker has helped facilitate the superior quality for which the Passive House Standard is known and added to the ever-expanding range of options for clients looking to build better ,” commented a spokesperson from the International Passive House Association .

Since 2001 , Leicester-based Roof Maker has been at the forefront of research and development for the manufacture of innovative rooflights , offering architects and specifiers a wide range of bespoke sizes , styles and designs . However ,

it is the thermal performance of its rooflights that make them unique , offering the industry ’ s lowest Ug rating from 0.2 for quadruple , with triple glazing as standard , which delivers superior thermal insulation and solar gain efficiencies .

Roof Maker ’ s fixed flat rooflight has secured the renowned Passive House accreditation due to its impressive

thermal credentials , with the product listed on the Passive House website as a recommended product to help architects , specifiers and builders achieve an energy efficient home .

The fixed flat rooflight , available up to 3sq metres , has undergone a range of tests and processes by the Passive House organisation , including thermal imagery examinations , to prove it helps to provide constant and consistent temperatures throughout the home .

Paul Mildenstein , CEO of Roof Maker said : “ To have created the world ’ s first and only fixed flat rooflight to be accredited by the International Passive House Association is a fantastic achievement not only for ourselves but for the glazing industry as a whole . We have worked closely with the Passive House team , from the initial design

supporting architects and installers with products that can be easily specified

concept stage , right through to the manufacturing process , to ensure we ’ ve created a rooflight that is as thermally efficient as possible .

“ We are not only committed to providing homeowners with the highest standard in rooflights , but also supporting architects and installers with products that can be easily specified . This is why the fixed flat rooflight features our triple glazing , rather than the four or five panes of glass you may expect , as this allows installers to fit the

product in the easiest and quickest way , whilst still offering unrivalled thermal benefits .”

Designed with high quality marine grade powder coated Aluminum frame technology and impressive unit seals , Roof Maker is the only manufacturer in the UK to offer a 20-year glass unit guarantee .

The Roof Maker Passive House accredited fixed flat rooflight was due to be available to purchase at the end of March . For further information and purchasing options , architects , specifiers and builders should contact 0116 214 7088 or visit https :// roof-maker . co . uk / passive-house .

Astraseal , one of the UK ’ s most respected trade and commercial fabricators has seen unprecedented traffic to Astraseal Downloads ( www . astrasealdownloads . com ) – the firm ’ s powerful , online ‘ Information Centre ’.

Combining product brochures , profile prints , technical specifications and installation guides from across the industry ’ s systems houses and suppliers , the free-to-access resource has seen thousands of industry professionals navigate to the site and download resources since the beginning of the year .

The firm , which specialises in a complete range of uPVC and aluminium

products is constantly adding new documents to its ‘ Information Centre ’. Users can search for documents using a keyword search , and then view online or download to keep for complete ease of use .

With one of the biggest portfolios in the industry , Astraseal has built a strong

reputation for high-quality aluminium and uPVC products including windows , doors and conservatories . For over 30-years , Astraseal ’ s ethos has been to offer exceptional products with customer service that goes above and beyond .

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Industry-leading PVCu systems supplier VEKA Group took home the ‘ Employer of the Year ’ trophy at this year ’ s Red Rose Awards .

Touted as ‘ Lancashire ’ s premier celebration of business excellence ’, the annual Red Rose Awards evening was held at the Winter Gardens , Blackpool , with over 1,100 guests attending the black-tie event . Graham Liver of BBC Lancashire Radio played host to 150 finalists from all over the North West . Now in its eighth year , the auspicious evening has been described as ‘ the

awards for the businesses that keep the county alive – the heroes of the Lancashire economy ’.

Over the past 12 months , Burnley-based VEKA Group has completely redeveloped its Employer Brand and VEKA Values to come up with a new ethos of VEKA SPIRIT . The SPIRIT values – Success , Pride , Integrity , Responsible , Improvement , and Team – have become the basis for all employer / employee interaction from recruitment to retirement , and everything in between .

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