Pro Installer March 2024 - Issue 132 | Page 24

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24 | MARCH 2024

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Bedfordshire Windows says demand for higher energy efficiency glazing is here to stay

Trade fabricator , Bedfordshire Windows says demand in higher energy efficiency glazing is here to stay , and it ’ s backed up by the latest research from Selfbuilder and Homemaker Magazine , which showed that 64 per cent of homeowners want to reduce their carbon footprint and avoid contributing to climate change .
Gary Walker , Joint Managing Director of Bedfordshire Windows says : “ Choosing higher performing energy efficiency glazing helps deliver long term savings .
“ Our range includes the best performing PVCu system on the market today with
its revolutionary multi-chambered profile that achieves an A + Energy rating as standard and U-values as low as 0.8 W / m ² K . It is also 100 per cent lead-free and fully recyclable , which makes it one of the most environmentally friendly products available .
“ We also offer the top levels of energy efficiency with our aluminium range of windows , bifold and sliding doors . In fact , we believe we have one of the best ranges of products to support our trade customers , especially those looking for higher performance glazing .
“ In the latest round of Building Regulations , the Government didn ’ t make many
changes to glazing , instead it looked at the total performance of buildings and retrofit , so that energy performance of the glazing element is taken into consideration across the whole project . We think this is a bonus
for installation companies , as they can choose how to tackle how the glazing fits into the overall performance .”
www . bedfordshirewindows . co . uk

FROM ‘ TINY BACK STREET ’ TO ‘ GO TO EXPERT ’

The senior management team at Premier Frames celebrated their 25th anniversary recently with a visit to their main supplier , Ultraframe . The Leicester-based company has fabricated over 40,000 Ultraframe roofs since it opened its doors in 1998 .
Founder Dean Ward said : “ We began life as a small roof only fabricator in a tiny back street unit in Leicester . With a very hands-on approach and experience in conservatory , design , fabrication , and installation we quickly set about becoming the
‘ go to ’ expert Ultraframe trade fabricator in the East Midlands area .”
The team at Premier Frames believes that Ultraframe ’ s hup ! building system offers a fantastic new opportunity to fabricators and installers . Explaining further , Sales Director , Andy Berrington said : “ Homeowners are now realising the benefits of off-site constructed products and we are delighted to be partnering with Ultraframe to lead the way in this lucrative new market sector by offering the hup ! building system . We are finding that once installers have
experienced the incredible speed and efficiency of a hup ! build they are coming back for more every time and as we all know there is no better accolade than repeat orders !. hup ! really does make anything possible - from modern conservatories through to orangeries and extensions with any choice of Ultraframe roof . We have always embraced change by offering the latest technology available and this has been demonstrated most recently by our expansion into a one-stop-shop for hup !.”
www . premierframes . co . uk

Warm Roof Pro ensures Building Regulations compliance for installers

Ultra SIP Panels Ltd , the manufacturer of Warm Roof Pro , is supporting installers with the building approval process for conservatory installations , through a partnership with Approved Building Control Inspector JHAI Ltd .
With the changes to the Building Safety Act 2022 , conservatories , particularly those with solid roofs , are no longer automatically exempt from compliance with Building Regulations – leading to an increase in homeowners having non-compliant conservatories
at their homes . To qualify for exemption , a minimum of 50 percent of the new wall and 75 percent of the roof must be glazed or use translucent material .
With new criteria to navigate , the partnership with JHAI Ltd means fitters of Warm Roof Pro can access a recommended Approved Building Control Inspector , licensed through the Construction Industry Council ( CIC ), for any job across England and Wales .
Scott Hawkings , Managing Director at Warm Roof Pro says , “ By partnering with JHAI Ltd the
approval and regulatory process is simplified for installers working across the country , as it makes sure they have happy customers and eliminates the need for installers to navigate various Local Authorities , making the process more accessible and time efficient .”
Warm Roof Pro installers can now benefit from the ease and convenience of a simplified building approval process thanks to the nationwide availability of this innovative roofing system . No matter where you are , Warm Roof Pro and JHAI Ltd .’ s streamlined
approval ensures a hassle-free regulatory experience for installers everywhere .
www . ultrasippanels . co . uk