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CONTRACTORS AND CONSULTANTS WILL BE COMPELLED TO TARGET IMPROVED U-VALUES AND AIRTIGHTNESS FAR SOONER THAN 2025
has long been a trusted resource for both prospective customers and member manufacturers, and the association’s website is in the process of being redesigned to enhance its value and accessibility to all users. Given the swathe of improved
However, with the Future Homes Standard aiming for U-values below 1 W/m2/K from 2025, triple glazing is inevitably going to become the default, with new materials already in the pipeline to permit further performance improvements. Not only do Krypton and Xenon gas deliver better U-values than argon, but new types of glass
featuring special treatments have been trialled which are able to achieve centre pane values below 0.7 W/m2
/K.
The challenge for window manufactur- ers will be to achieve the desired overall fenestration performance by balancing the glass area with that of the frame elements. The SWA’s technical advisory service
Open the window to a smarter home
Keylite Roof Windows (Keylite) suggests that fresh air ventilation, natural daylight and thermal protection are amongst the top factors in making your house a healthy and comfortable home. Keylite has designed a brand new smart home technol- ogy product range called keyliteConnect®,
which includes app-enabled Keylite Roof Windows and Blinds, and wireless technology to transform the way we experience natural daylight and fresh air in our homes. Using the keyliteConnect® app and hub, homeowners are able to monitor and operate their smart app-enabled Electric and Solar Powered Roof Windows and Blinds from anywhere in the world.
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products and services – those already available and in the pipeline – the steel options available make them fully relevant to the needs of property develop- ers and discerning homeowners. And, the development of ‘new generation’ thermally broken frames also ensures they will continue to satisfy Government ambitions for ‘Future Homes,’ combined with a secure UK supply chain.
Stuart Judge is president of the Steel Window Association
Parex has a new ‘Ex’ advertising campaign
Parex has launched an innovative and eye-catching new ‘Ex’ advertising campaign to highlight the range and benefits of its advanced renders and facade solutions.
The goal of the campaign is to cement the company’s reputation, as well as grow market leadership in its renowned range of products across key sectors of the construction industry. So, whether it’s the extraordinary and exceptional finish of the company’s renders to the experienced and knowledgeable technical team, the extensive choice of 48 colours and the exacting standards of the heritage range, Parex can make a difference.
01827 711755
exceptional.parex.co.uk VEKA’s exclusive WinDoPlan software is now available
VEKA plc has launched WinDoPlan to Architects and Specifiers. WinDoPlan is a digital planning and tendering tool for all processes related to Window & Door specification including calculation and evaluation. The software is exclusive to VEKA, and is a platform for virtual collaborative working providing architects and specifiers with an entire technical process online. WinDoPlan has been designed to give quick access to live technical informa- tion, 24/7. The software can also be used as a sophisticated virtual presentation tool in demonstrations and pitches, particularly helpful in the current climate when face to face meetings are not possible. Providing 3D rotations of profiles and cross section views, WinDoPlan also calculates U-Values and isothermal histories, providing a comparison of planned elements with accreditation results and likely geographical weather conditions. The completed specification can be output in one of several formats, (dwg, dxf, docx, pdf) and the BIM interface also makes data exchange among all project partners easier. WinDoPlan has been developed by one of the VEKA Group companies; Digital Building Solutions in Germany and has already been well received across Europe and Russia. Permission to access WinDoPlan can be granted by visiting the VEKA website.
01282 716611
veka.co.uk WWW.HBDONLINE.CO.UK
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