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MAY 2015 PRO INSTALLER
PRO NEWS
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Litigation Support for
Network Members
Network VEKA, the
pioneering UK glazing industry installer
organisation has
taken a further step
in consolidating its
market-leading position by announcing a
new partnership with
building law experts,
HAS Resolution.
resolution, consumer law,
contract terms and conditions, construction, technical and building regulation
problems and matters
requiring Expert Witness
and litigation support.
Network VEKA’s MD,
John Ogilvie commented:
“Besides our members’
commitment to a continual process of auditing
and assessment - ensuring
they meet Network VEKA’s
exacting standards for
home improvement installations.
“The services provided
by HAS Resolution offer an
The Wigan-based firm of
private practice Chartered
Building Engineers, Building Surveyors and Expert
Witnesses will provide
advice and guidance to
Network VEKA member
companies on dispute
Comprehensive
Marketing Package
Atlas Glazed Roof Solutions
has launched an extensive
showroom and marketing
support package, which has
been designed to help its
growing network of orangery, lantern, rooflight and
conservatory installers
secure more sales.
Gareth Thomas, Sales and Marketing Director at Atlas Glazed
Roof Solutions, explains: “Sales
of our range of conservatory
roofs, lanterns and rooflights have
doubled in the last 12 months.
Our customers appreciate the
unique attributes of the Atlas roof
but some said they didn’t have
the tools to help them to sell to
the homeowner. This package is
a simple, but highly effective way
for our installers to boost sales.
“We’re delighted to unveil this
suite of materials which enhances
our offering and far surpasses
anything else in the conservatory
sector. We believe that Atlas is the
first conservatory roof fabricator
to offer a support package like
this and I’m certain that it will
become one of our network’s
biggest installer benefits.” Gareth
adds.
invaluable resource for our
members – in fact, their
team have already assisted
a Network VEKA member
company in resolving a
dispute that had run for
six months prior to their
input.
“I’m excited to introduce
this new and unique partnership with HAS Resolution and look forward to a
long and fruitful future.
Don Waterworth, Founder of HAS Resolution added: “Over the last 25 years,
we have resolved over
2,000 disputes of various
types and values.
“In most cases, a quality
installer such as a Network
VEKA member company will probably never
have experienced such
problems. Therefore, the
challenge in knowing what
to do if such a situation
arises can be worrying.
This is where HAS Resolution comes to the rescue!
As we say to all our clients
- you look after your business; we will resolve your
problems.”
For more information visit
www.networkveka.co.uk
IGU Compliancy
BFRC urge licence holders to
remember that as suppliers of sealed
units, they have a legal obligation
to comply with BS EN 1279 Glass in
Buildings: Insulating Glass Units.
This is not a new requirement and since 1st July
2013, it has been mandatory
for sealed unit manufacturers to meet the requirement
of the Construction Products
Regulation (2013) and subsequent CE Marking.
The package is fully personalised
to Atlas customers, with many
elements carrying Atlas branding.
It includes brochures, pull up banners, showroom graphics, advert
templates, retail leaflets, door drop
literature and an in-store display
lantern, all of which are managed
and organised for installers by the
Atlas marketing team.
Designed to combine performance and aesthetics, the Atlas
roof is slimmer, stronger and more
thermally efficient than many
other roof systems on the market. The roof eliminates the need
for boss and hood fittings and
features a slimline ridge, which is
70% thinner than the competition,
and 40mm aluminium box rafters,
which are 30% slimmer. Its unique
hidden or rafter tie bar supports
overcome the problem of unsightly rod tie bars.
For more information contact
02838 327741 or visit
[email protected]
‘It is the responsibility
of the supplier
of the window to
ensure that the IGU’s
used within your
windows comply’
Unit manufacturers are by law required to declare the performance
of their products and provide
documentary evidence to confirm
the product has been tested appropriately.
All sealed units must meet the requirements of part 2 BS EN 1279;
however, if an installer is pur-
chasing gas filled sealed units, the
supplier must be able to demonstrate that they have passed BS EN
1279 part 3.
It is not acceptable to claim the
sealed unit complies with BS EN
1279 should it still be undergoing
testing, as the outcome of the test
is unknown. It is the responsibility
of the supplier of the window to
ensure that the IGU’s used within
your windows comply.
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