Pro Installer November 2024 - Issue 140 | Page 44

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44 | NOVEMBER 2024

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MFA SYSTEM APPROVAL ON ALL PRODUCTS

Ultraframe has announced a new partnership with MFA Building Control . MFA assists installers to navigate through the complexities of Building Regulations with a reliable , responsive , nationwide service and has pre-approved all Ultraframe roof systems , as well as hup ! walls .
Offering national coverage for its services , MFA has developed a simple fee structure for different project types and aim to take the pressure off their customers during the planning stage of a project . For domestic projects such as those that many Ultraframe customers work on , applications are turned around without unnecessary delay , often the same or next working day .

TOUGH PAS24 UPDATE PUBLISHED IN SEPTEMBER

The discovery last year of two new door lock attack methods that could defeat most door locks shocked the industry , prompting the BSi to publish a tough new PAS24 update .
Established for over 20 years , MFA provide a fast , responsive service , with applications received by 3pm processed the same day . In terms of inspections , they are able to offer video inspections with just one hour ’ s notice , or site inspections with just two days ’ notice .
Ultraframe Marketing Director , Alex Hewitt , said : “ We know that the Building Regulations process can be complex and time consuming for our customers , and so by partnering with MFA – one of the most experienced Building Control Approvers in the UK – we can help to ease the burden on our customers . Every Ultraframe roof and our hup ! building system have been pre-approved to make compliance as simple as possible . An easy online registration process is in place to begin each application and the entire process is hassle free and fast thanks to MFA ’ s super-fast turnaround times on inspections .”
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Adding the tools to test for the new attacks to the PAS24 update mirrors the change made by Sold Secure to the Diamond ( SS312 ) standard earlier this year . While achieving the standard is significantly tougher , it keeps our standards one step ahead of the burglars .
Nick Dutton , CEO Brisant-Secure , explains : “ The battle with burglars never stops . Like the BSi , Brisant-Secure is always
looking to be one step ahead of new attack methods , which is why we ’ re the first to have a lock successfully tested and
accredited with the new tools .
“ The process to having sellable locks is long , and not one we ’ d want to start when the changes were first announced . Once you ’ ve thought of the innovations behind the concept , there ’ s the lock redesign , and IP ( Intellectual Property ) checking . Then there ’ s the tooling production and testing to prove the new locks work before you can progress to production and shipping . Normally that would take two to three years .
“ But because our patented ALPS technology was accredited in March , our customers can expect to see Ultion with ALPS technology rolled out very soon . Another Ultion first !”
PAS 24:2022 + A1:2024 became the ‘ current ’ standard on 30 September .
www . brisant-secure . com

Epwin Window Systems products selected for luxury holiday retreat

Stellar Aluminium and Profile 22 PVC-U windows and doors from Epwin Window Systems were selected for a luxury self-catering holiday home located in the scenic Cardigan Bay , Wales . The highend property refurbishment was awarded to GD Windows ; two five-pane Stellar Slimline Bifold Doors , each 5m x 2m which fully opened up the rear elevation of the property . Additionally , a four-pane Slimline Bifold Door of 4m x 2m was also fitted to the rear elevation . The installation also included a four-pane Lift and Slide Stellar Door , along with a corner window featuring two fanlights above a fixed light . Over 20 Profile 22 Flush Casement Windows completed the transformation . All products were finished in Anthracite Grey on both sides , creating a striking contrast with the building ’ s cream stone exterior
and adding a sophisticated touch to the interior design .
The Courtyard provides luxurious self-catering accommodation set within the grounds of a Georgian mansion , surrounded by 50 acres of pasture and woodlands on the Glaneirw Estate in Ceredigion . In 2013 , the current owner started an extensive refurbishment programme , transforming the main mansion and its surrounding estate buildings . The Courtyard was meticulously renovated to an exceptionally high standard , preserving original features such as slate floors and terracotta tiles and combining with high-end modern fenestration solutions including aluminium bifold doors and flush casement windows . All products were carefully considered to maximise the stunning views of the breathtaking countryside .
www . epwinwindowsystems . co . uk