The changes in PAS 24:2016 Enhanced security performance requirements for doorsets and windows in the UK has recently been revised with the new revisions having a significant impact on the door market to ensure it continues to offer users the highest level of security suitable for dwellings and other buildings exposed to comparable risk. As the standards of security in the manufacture of doors and windows has increased over the last decade, high security hardware products such as the G-U’ s Secury range has been developed to enhance security further and stop attacks on a window or door units. However, we should never become complacent and as much as the OEM’ s are looking at providing a high level of security at the point of installation, intruders will still continue to gain distance, hot on the tail of trying to overcome innovations and the efforts provided by suppliers.

The new improved revisions to the standard are particularly significant for the door market and mean that testing of a complete doorset to achieve PAS 24:2016 has to replicate that of a casual or opportunistic burglar, not only attempting attack by levering and pushing / pulling against the door unit, but also trying to enter the door using a hand tool, such as a screwdriver or another sharp objects. The new cutting test for doors has now officially been applied to all types of entrance doors extended to doors using a euro cylinder locking barrel; previously this had only been in place for doors using a key / thumb-turn cylinder. Ongoing, the standard does have a period of grace and manufacturers, installers and aftersales providers are still able to abide to the current Approved Document Q, which still refers to PAS24: 2012 until it changes in 2018. As a Global manufacturer and supplier of security products and locks, G-U has already tested our products to ensure that they are able to suffice the demands of the

revisions for both the OEM and aftermarket now. And, with the recent launch of our new Secury 3 star euro-cylinder, this has enhanced our existing multi-point locking offering in terms of security. One aspect of the new test, means more inferior locks will fail to achieve the new revisions, which in my opinion is a good thing for the market and the homeowner: giving confidence in the hardware products which are fitted. G-U are in the process of developing more products for launch in the commercial and domestic markets in the next few months, and with these product launches we like to ensure we offer our customers the best service and the latest up-to-date information ensuring they don’ t need to worry when it comes to ensuring they are offering the highest in quality to customers.

For more information on the new revisions of PAS24:2016, G-U UK or its products visit www. g-u. com / uk

WHAT’ S COVERED IN PAS 24:2016?

• PAS 24 covers test methods and acceptance criteria for:

• Windows- singular and multi-light:

• Top hung, side hung, bottom hung, butt hinged

• Top and side hung projected

• Top hung and side hung fully reversible

• Tilt and turn and turn and tilt

• Vertical and horizontal sliding

• Fixed and fixed casements( dummy vents)

• Parallel opening

• Double opening( French windows)

• Vertical and horizontal pivot

• Doorsets: Single and double leaf

• Single and double swing

• Hinged

• Sliding( single and multi-track)

• Pivot

• Folding sliding( single and multi-track)

• Stable

• With or without integral side panels and fanlights

WHAT’ S NEW IN PAS 24?

• A wider scope, increasing the range of security doorsets and windows covered.

• Building Regulations Approved Document Q1 primary reference is PAS 24 and the intended wider scope effectively enables more products to use this option to demonstrate compliance.

• A number of test methods have been simplified.

• More robust requirements for letter plates.

• Addresses the requirement for easy egress from all new build dwellings instigated by the NHBC( National House building Council), by ensuring all doorsets are suitable for use with thumb turn cylinders and other easy egress hardware.

• Single option to ensure all doorsets can be used with easy egress hardware.

Source: BSI Group

PVCu window, door and conservatory installer Daniel Wagg Doors and Windows set up in business last year and took full advantage of marketing support from trade manufacturer Glazerite. Director Daniel Wagg said:“ Glazerite proved invaluable with getting my business off the ground and creating awareness in the Midlands. They helped me with everything from designing my logo and website to assisting with my van signage.“ More recently, Michelle Wright – Glazerite’ s Group Marketing Manager

- arranged for the design and print of some advertising boards to maximise publicity on a project

we’ re working on. We’ re now looking at ways of developing my website further and how I build

my social media activity. I also really like the new sales presenter they recently launched.” Daniel added that from a sales perspective, the product and industry information he received ensured he was up to date with everything needed to run his business. He uses the online ordering system which saves time, allowing the business to focus on delivering PVCu windows, doors and conservatories. He added:“ The overall service really is five star and has played a vital role in the success of our first year trading.” Michelle Wright said Daniel’ s story showed the importance of

marketing a business effectively, whatever the size. Installers already have access to the VEKA marketing hub, a customised sales presenter for use on tablets, a bespoke website and an in-house design function.

For more information on Daniel Wagg Doors and Windows visit www. danielwaggdoorsandwindows. co. uk or call 07817780965. For more on The Glazerite UK Group Limited visit www. glazeritewindows. co. uk or call 01933 443222.