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Fixed skylight helping to meet Part Q requirements for semi-rural development
Situated in a highly sought-after area of Berkshire , Cala Homes ’ Knights Grove development on the edge of the historic Newbury Market town boasts a selection of superbly designed three , four and five-bedroom family homes .
Built with modern family living in mind , Cala Homes aims to make energy-efficient , low-maintenance homes in breathtaking locations , surrounded by outstanding countryside , and Knights Grove is no exception .
Four different house types in the Knights Grove development feature Keylite Roof Windows ’ ( Keylite ) new Fixed Skylights , which have been designed for roofs pitched from 10 degrees upwards , allowing for up to 44 per cent more daylight than a standard centre pivot window * and a higher level of security .
Keylite ’ s Fixed Skylight is also compliant with Part Q of UK building regulations and helps housebuilders meet the latest guidance in ‘ Security in dwellings : Approved Document Q ’ to help resist unauthorised access in new dwellings .
The purpose of Part Q is to make a window sufficiently robust to resist its ability to be levered open or from the glass pane being removed intact from the window frame . The aim is to make the opportunist burglar give up these means of gaining access and either leave or have to break the glass to gain entry .
Cala Homes has been a solus Keylite installer for many years and the Fixed Skylight was specially designed from collaboration and feedback from Cala . Keylite ’ s Hi-Therm high performance glazing and Deep Tile Flashing was also specified for the development .
Lewis Scott , National Account Manager for Keylite , added : “ Our Fixed Skylight takes the headache out of compliance by offering a straightforward solution for housebuilders needing a secure roof window unit that performs as low as 10 degrees .
“ The product ’ s seamless integration into any construction project also brings a higher level of security to a property and is BBA tested and approved – providing extra security and peace of mind .”
All of Keylite ’ s roof windows offer unique USPs as standard , such as factory pre-installed Flick-Fit brackets , which are ideal for installers ; and the Integrated Expanding Thermal Collar , which appeals to housebuilders and architects for its ‘ straight out the box ’ solution to enhanced thermal performance .
Cala Homes offers forward-thinking premium homes with the aim to achieve net-zero carbon homes by 2030 . Cala strives to not only build homes that are more sustainable , but also give their customers the tools and technology they need to operate sustainably .
For more information about Keylite Roof Windows , please visit www . keyliteroofwindows . com , call 01283 200 158 or email info @ keyliteuk . com
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