Legacy Always Takes The Weather

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Quickslide’s Legacy vertical slider has just gone through a round of weather performance tests – and nothing was able to blow it off course on its was to some impressive ratings.  

During testing, windows are assessed for air permeability, water tightness and resistance to wind. Legacy VS was successfully tested against wind speeds of up to 120mph to achieve a 1200 rating, while for water tightness it withstood being sprayed with eight litres of water per minute for 40 minutes with zero leakage, earning it a higher level Class 6A classification.

Meanwhile air permeability testing – designed to assess a window’s loss or gain of air – earned Legacy the highest-performing level Class 4, far better than the Class 2 window requirement for the UK and also great news for homeowners looking for energy efficiency to reduce their monthly bills. 

Window Energy Ratings

Quickslide’s Legacy features several weather-proofing details that contribute to its weather performance, including multi-chambered frames and sashes. An aesthetically pleasing weatherbar and integral window cill with an internal upstand add additional levels of defence against external elements.

It also comes with an overall WER of ‘A’ as standard.

“Our latest weather performance testing results for Legacy provide clear proof of the year-round weather performance, durability and strength of our windows,” says says MD Ben Weber.

“Homeowners can have confidence our windows perform whatever the weather throws at them. And what homeowner wouldn’t want to reduce their energy bills while simultaneously increasing their home’s comfort and property’s value?

“All while maintaining that all-important authentic timber-look styling, especially with our new enhanced Legacy about to hit the market, with its new slim mid-rail and refined run-through sash horns.”

Picture: Quickslide’s Legacy vertical  sliding sash window has achieved top grades in its recent weather testing.

www.quickslide.co.uk

Article written by Cathryn Ellis
28th March 2024

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