Legacy Bristol uPVC and Aluminium Windows Doors and Conservatories

Fensa Registered Company

PVC U windows have always been energy efficient. But now thanks to new government building regulations, there are minimum standards of energy efficiency that window, door and conservatories fitted in the UK must meet.

The regulations are known as "Document L" (Document J in Scotland) and they set energy efficiency targets that reduce heat loss from frames and glass to help Great Britain meet its commitment to reduce green house gases under the Kyoto accord.

To ensure that you fit replacement windows that meet these new standards, the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) and other industry bodies. With government encouragement, have set up FENSA - the Fenestration Self-Assessment scheme. Companies in the FENSA scheme will provide you with a certificate confirming that their windows comply with the new regulations. Installations by FENSA - registered companies are subject to random inspections by the schemes representatives.

BBA - British Board of Agreement

The BBA is an organisation partnered with Government and whose Governing Board includes representation on behalf of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister. They provide authoritative and independent information on the performance of building products. Every Agreement Certificate contains important data on durability, installation and compliance with Building Regulations standards, as well as trade and industry specifications in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Secured By Design

Secured by Design is a Police initiative supporting the designing out of crime by using effective crime prevention & security standards for a range of applications. Products achieving Secured by Design must comply with BS7950 & PAS24.

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