http://www.heritagewindows.net en-gb heritagewindows.net 2010-9-14T00:00:00Z heritagewindows.net http://www.heritagewindows.net/page12.htm#75410 I thought I would write a few words on being complient when using safety Glass. One of the most common issues Fensa inspectors pick up on is where and when safety Glass should be used. So here we go and I hope it clears up a few grey areas. Under Document N Part N1 Glazing Protection Against Impact all domestic installations must comply with the requirement for safety glass. What is Safety GlassSafety glass is defined as If broken on impact break in a way which is unlikely to cause injury or Resist impact without breaking or Be shielded or protected from impact. This means that the glass must be either toughed or laminated.When is Safety Glass RequiredPart N1 specifies the areas where safety glazing is required to be installed and is supported by detailed British Standard documentation.1 Safety glass is required on all windows below 800mm from floor level2 300mm either side of a door3 doors below 1500mm 2010-9-14 08:47:14 http://www.heritagewindows.net/page12.htm#74583 I recently read an article in the Which magazine regarding the sales tactics adopted by some of the bigger nationwide companies in the Double Glazing Industry. And it prompted me to think Do people actually get taken in by these sales tacticsWell obviously they do because these companies are all still trading and going strong for that point. But why I certainly wouldnt think I was getting a bargain just because a company was willing to reduce their price by almost 50 if I signed on the dotted line there and then. What would be going through my mind is that fact that they were blatantly willing to rip me off in the first place. Why do these companies feel the need to adopt this method of selling which only gives the industry a bad name Why like the rest of us can they not just submit their best price in the first instance I dont think I will ever get an answer and I dont suppose things will ever change. But I guess if most of us smaller local companies are pricing and selling our produ... 2010-9-3 11:39:52 http://www.heritagewindows.net/page12.htm#73289 More people choose uPVC windows than any other framing material. Some 85 of homes in the UK are estimated to have them. For years many have chosen uPVC window frames because they are great to look at affordable and never need painting. Today however with climate change issues in mind it also makes good sense to choose uPVC windows and doors. There are more A energy rated uPVC windows than other framing material. And uPVC windows score top marks in the BRE Green Guide for sustainability and they are recyclable. Although little known uPVC from old windows can now be used to make new windows as well as other items. Plus uPVC can be recycled not once but up to 10 times. Designwise uPVC is by far the most versatile framing material. Frame designs can equally suit traditionalstyle buildings modern architecture and lowenergy consuming homes. And they always look good no peeling paint no rusty bits no paint on windows and there are loads of styles to choose from. 2010-8-20 11:22:13 http://www.heritagewindows.net/page12.htm#73147 So the summer is nearly over and in a couple of weeks the kids go back to school....except as usual we havent had a summer June was good but July and August have once again been a complete wash out. Will this trend continue for years to come...probably So if last year was anything to go by then weve got a cold winter to look forward to. Which is why now is a good time to think about changing your windows and doors to energy efficient uPVC. Installing energy efficient glazing is an effective way of reducing your energy bills and keeping your home warmer and quieter. The benefits of having double glazing installed according to the www.energysavingtrust.org.uk are The benefits of double glazing Smaller energy bills replacing all single glazed windows with energy efficient glazing could save you around 163130 per year on your energy bills. A smaller carbon footprint by using less fuel youll generate less of the carbon dioxide CO2 that leads to global warming. A m... 2010-8-18 14:39:04