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Also consult with specialists to understand how the change in U-value requirements will impact the aesthetics and cost of façade systems . This will enable you to begin planning future specifications and installations so can select the most suitable products , that are fully compliant and meet the clients design requirements .
Rigorous evaluation and testing
Over the last year we ’ ve rigorously benchmarked the new U-values against our current products and planned new products to ensure they comply . This involved a detailed finite elements calculation and FEA analysis using specific thermal modelling software . We also used a BISCO FEA analysis to calculate the thermal performance of all our products . As well as carrying out additional analysis associated with the BFRC ( British Fenestration Rating Council ) which is a labelling system for window products , to give our customers the utmost confidence in their purchasing decision .
Reynaers has a comprehensive range of products – windows , doors , sliding doors , folding doors , and curtain walls – that fully comply with the new regulations .
Some of our products also exceed the new U-value requirement , providing additional thermal performance and making them future proof , in lieu of additional regulatory changes in the future .
Be reassured with Reynaers
We ’ ve been preparing for these changes for well over a year to ensure we can provide our customers with absolute reassurance that when they specify or install Reynaers products they are fully compliant with the updated regulations .
As a company , we ’ ve been closely involved in the development of the new regulations . John Mc- Comb , Technical Director , and sits on various committees .
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we ’ ll be announcing a series of inperson and online events as well as a range of guidance materials
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The company is also a member of the Curtain Walling and Cladding Technology ( CTCT ) group and is actively involved working in collaboration with trade bodies and the Government .
To help support the industry , in the coming months we ’ ll be announcing a series of in-person and online events as well as a range of guidance materials to make it as easy as possible for our customers to choose products that comply with the new Part L and meet the right performance and aesthetic standards .
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TOUGH YEAR AHEAD FOR FENESTRATION AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRIES
Check out the debut FIT appearance
With the state of the market looking very different now to how it did at the end of the first national lockdown , it ’ s likely things will become much tougher for the industry in 2022 – especially as the surge in demand calms .
That ’ s the view of Andrew Scott , Managing Director of Purplex , the leading full-service marketing agency for the fenestration and construction industries .
Andrew commented : “ The industry has faced unprecedented times . Covid changed the way the market previously operated and so the last 21 months have been an anomaly – but we ’ re finally starting to see activity stabilise and return to pre-pandemic levels .
“ As things settle down and level off , it ’ s more important now than ever that companies invest in their marketing activity to ensure they continue operating in the same way .
Checkatrade is set to make its debut at FIT Show , which is returning to the NEC between 10 - 12 May 2022 .
Checkatrade is the UK ’ s number one website for finding a tradesperson , with 44,000 trade members across the UK . It will be exhibiting at FIT Show to raise awareness of the benefits of membership and to talk to installers about the demand it is currently seeing within the trade industry .
The business was founded in 1998 after a tornado hit a West Sussex village , causing rogue trades to flood in and rip off the locals . Checkatrade launched in order to help local people avoid these rogue trades , with its founder personally meeting and vetting every member . Today Checkatrade continues to carry out 12 checks on every member who wants to join , in turn giving quality tradespeople an unrivalled platform to promote their services to over two
“ Avoid the temptation to cut costs in the areas which matter most and instead , work towards maintaining a strong brand and reputation to help carry your business through the tougher times .
“ For those companies who have ambition and can push through the new challenges , there are huge opportunities ahead .
“ From a Purplex point of view , we kicked off 2022 by unlocking the doors to our brand-new headquarters . As part of this latest investment , we ’ ve also strengthened our team by recruiting and training dozens of employees . This means we ’ re equipped and ready to support our customers as we move forward in this post-pandemic world where marketing and customer behaviour continues to rapidly change .”
www . purplexmarketing . com
million homeowners each month .
Alex Cubitt , Chief Growth Officer at Checkatrade , comments : “ Over the past two years the home improvement market has experienced exceptionally strong growth , bolstered by the increased amount of time we ’ ve all spent at home during the pandemic . We ’ re always on the lookout for great trades who can help us meet the intense demand we ’ re seeing from homeowners . 8 of 10 consumers would choose a Checkatrade endorsed trade and so there ’ s a great opportunity for us to help trades make the most of the current market conditions .”
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