Launched at The FIT Show at Telford International Centre by Russell Day , GGF Technical Officer and Mark Hanson , Chairman of the GGF Conservatory Association , the new guide includes the latest information reflecting the changes in the legislative and regulatory landscape . The Conservatory Association , through its technical working party , originally produced the publication as a good practice guide for companies selling , designing , specifying and installing conservatories . It was revised in January 2012 as regulations and legal requirements changed . Throughout 2015 , the Conservatory Association worked consistently and meticulously to ensure the new guide was launched in the first quarter of 2016 . Russell Day commented : “ Since 2012 , there has been a modest increase in the number of glazed extensions being built . The proportion of standard , Building Regulation exempt conservatories now represents a significantly lower percentage of these structures . The new guide addresses the

West End Windows has started the next episode in its 40-year history with a new website .

The Bristol-based fabricator of PVCu systems from The VEKA UK Group is a family-run company started by Bill Carr in 1975 . It dealt solely in aluminium windows until 1979 , when the ever-increasing popularity of PVCu systems lead it to diversify . Bill ’ s son , Garry , took over the business in 1989 alongside his wife Pauline , and now their daughters Karen and Laura also play leading roles in the company . Sales and Marketing Manager , Karen Carr said : “ Besides showcasing the huge range and quality of home improvements available from West End Windows , our new website truly marks a milestone for the company , and we ’ ve made sure it does justice to our story so far . Even in the short time it ’ s been

many issues and demands the industry is now experiencing such as an increase in the number and complexity of orangery type glazed structures .”

‘ live ’, we ’ ve had so much to share with our customers – both through the news section , and our social media accounts – demonstrating that while we may be four decades old , we certainly don ’ t intend to rest on our laurels .” The PVCu side of West End Windows ’ business has thrived over the years , now operating from a state-of-the-art , 30,000 square feet factory , equipped with the very latest automated CNC machinery .

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‘ The new guide addresses the many issues and demands the industry is now experiencing such as an increase in the number and complexity of orangery type glazed structures ’

The recent changes include additional annexes to the guide addressing issues relating to building near to sewers and lateral drains , and guidance for renovating an existing conservatory when replacing a glazed conservatory roof with a solid roof .

The guide is available for free download from the members area of the GGF website and they can order extra printed copies at a special members ’ discount from the GGF shop : http :// shop . ggfmembers . com /

Specialist trade fabricator Dungannon Window Company Ltd has been awarded the UK ’ s first-ever BFRC A ++ rating for a PVCu vertical slider . The company also achieved the lowest ever U-Value for the style , at 1.0 W / m ² K . Dungannon ’ s double achievement for its Eurosash Superior Triple 1.0 PVCu window opens major new domestic and commercial markets for the vertical slider style . The low U-Value even brings the window within reach of Passivhaus standard in some buildings . The window , developed in association with Spectus , uses 28mm Krypton-filled triple glazing with twin Thermobar spacers and mixed thermal and steel reinforcing , along with Eurosash ’ s own 12-part sealing system for dramatically reduced air leakage . Dungannon Director Gary Givans says the vertical slider is still growing in popularity in all parts of the industry , and at the same time customers are demanding more and more energy efficient windows . He said : “ Now , for the first time , they can have both – and without compromise .” He added that the company could still have gained the A ++ label with a window U-Value of 1.1 W / m ² K but said : “ We believe both the U-Value and Passivhaus are becoming more significant so we decided to go the extra mile . It took a lot of hard work to get there , and with a lot of support from Spectus .” The Superior Triple 1.0 is the latest big step in Dungannon ’ s 17-year evolution of its Eurosash window , which has included other milestones including the first ever ‘ A ’ Rating for a PVCu vertical slider with Spectus . It also comes as the Co Tyrone company prepares to celebrate 30 years in business .

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