Leading polymer manufacturer REHAU has worked with injection moulder Glazpart to supply the 4000 Link Vent , to assist window installers and specifiers with complying to the Part F building regulations .

June 2022 saw updates to Approved Part F of the Future Homes Standards , which covers ventilation . The change saw trickle vents become mandatory within replacement window frames in existing dwellings and specified frames in new builds .

In response , REHAU have incorporated Glazpart ’ s new trickle 4000 Equivalent Air Area ( EQA ) Link Vent into its existing range alongside the company ’ s bigger 5000 EQA and the smaller 2500 EQA Link Vents . Its compact size alongside the inclusion of fixing clips enables for easier and faster

installation into window frames and sashes . The 4000-link vent has the advantage of easily complying with habitable , kitchen and bathroom ventilation regulations ( 8000 EQA ).

Dean Bradley , Sales Director at Glazpart Ltd said : “ The changes to the Building Regulations have had a huge impact on all aspects of specification , most notably frame and sash design .

We made the decision to launch this new link vent solution , alongside REHAU , to help relieve the ongoing pressure on specifiers to choose products in compliance to increasing ventilation requirements .

While compliant with ventilation guidelines , the Glazpart 4000 EQA link vent system allows draughts to be reduced and directed away from

occupants . These are also available in a range of colours which match REHAU ’ s TOTAL70 foils , so that they can be sourced as a readily available ventilation solution for a range of window projects .”

Offering further support for the navigation of changing regulations , REHAU have created its ‘ In The Frame ’ initiative . As part of the programme ,

the polymer manufacturer has published a series of four fact sheets guiding professionals through the changes made to ventilation and energy efficiency requirements under the Future Homes Standards .

Mark Gajda , Head of Technical Services and Certification at REHAU comments , “ While the Future Homes Standards are nothing new , the level of

updates and debate around the requirements increases the risk of specifiers and installers misunderstanding or being presented with incorrect information . As such we have taken it upon ourselves to provide assistance and clarity with such regulation compliance .

In practical terms , we have launched legislation compliant frames and accessories , such as the Glazpart 4000 Link Vent , with product transparency to offer standard solutions for installers . While our ‘ In The Frame ’ initiative delves into the technical aspect of the update to Part F and Part L , covering Ventilation and energy efficiency respectively , in order to support specifiers .”

To download REHAU ’ s free fact sheets , visit : https :// window . rehau . com / uk-en / rehau-in-theframe-fact-sheets

Following the recent introduction of the Government ’ s Eco + Scheme to reduce household energy bills through additional insulation , a prominent polymer manufacturer is asking that windows be considered an equally important factor .

According to recent stats from energy . gov , heat gain and loss through windows can be responsible for 25- 30 % of residential energy use . It is with this in mind that polymer provider REHAU is advocating that regulation-compliant ,

energy-efficient windows should be a consideration within the ECO + Scheme as a method for reducing energy lost from a property .

“ The cost-of-living crisis of course , continues to impact householders and property owners and the ECO + scheme is a great way for the Government to show support and recognise the struggles of those affected ,” says Russell Hand , Head of Product Management and Technical at REHAU Windows . “ However , the quality of windows within a property should be considered

highly important alongside the benefits that improved insulation can bring .

“ As the recent uplifts to Approved Part L under the Future Homes Standard clearly demonstrates , windows do have a big impact on housing heat loss and energy waste . By including the installation of regulation-compliant frames within the ECO + scheme many

households could reap the energy bill reducing benefits this winter .”

It is more important than ever that the risk of misinterpretation around the requirements of the Future Homes Standards Updated Part L regulations is avoided . To support with clarity around the regulation changes REHAU have launched a series of fact

sheets , two of which cover , in depth , the updates to window energy efficiency standards for new builds and retrofits .

“ In the wake of the energy crisis and the introduction of the ECO + scheme , being fully aware of what the Future Homes Standard entails is more important than ever . If windows were to be included under current

plans , a clear understanding of the regulations is required to ensure correct specification . Windows are a key area where heat can be lost , and so the cost of not selecting energy-efficient components is only too real for the affected building occupants .”

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