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Future Gazing, Glazing And The Future Homes Standard
In the continued drive to achieve net zero by 2050, the GGF has facilitated a meeting with Chris Beedel and its members and the Department of Levelling Up...
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Finger On The Pulse Points
The GGF, which always likes to keep abreast of new technology, is now taking bookings for a new service that will help installers prove compliance with approved document F (ventilation/trickle vents) of the building regulations. It is called pulse testing.
The Glass and Glazing Federation says the introduction of ‘pulse testing’ allows fitters to show the airtightness of a building pre and post installation.
“If the reading doesn’t change, which we have found is often the case when like for like PVC-U windows are installed, there is no need for additional ventilation. That’s not to say the new windows aren’t better than the old, just that they offer a similar level of airtightness.”
– Dave Mechem
Director of inspection & assessment, Glass and Glazing Federation
Roll out
“The tests themselves take less than half an hour to complete and the installer and homeowner can be provided with the results immediately upon completion” continues the GGF’s Mechem. “The testing will initially be rolled out across the south and south-east of England from 21st of November 2022 with the intention to expand the service to all area from the1st of January 2023. GGF and FENSA members receive discounted rates.
Alternative proof
Mechem adds: “Many installers have managed to meet the new regulations by offering the necessary additional ventilation, yet there are still circumstances whereby the requirement for extra vents are losing sales. Perhaps because of a previous bad experience on the part of the homeowner or perhaps other installers have already convinced the consumer more ventilation is not a good thing. For these situations, pulse testing is a good alternative way to prove compliance.”
The technology
“We have meticulously researched the available technology for this type of testing and found a solution that is quick, simple, safe, repeatable, and usable in an occupied home.”
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Picture: The GGF is offering pulse testing so that installers can prove their installations have not affected air tightness.
Article written by Cathryn Ellis
10th November 2022