13/05/2023
Replacement made to measure double glazed units, all units come with a 5 year manufacturer warranty against breakdown ( misting inside cavity ) replacing is a more cost effective way than replacement double glazing especially if your frames are in good condition.
In addition to this we also offer a upgrade to your double glazing in the way of trickle vents, these not only conform with new regulations for replacement windows but again are a cheaper way of maintaining airflow in the property and helping to reduce condensation and airborn diseases like covid , coughs and colds, making your property less stuffy giving you a better comfortable living.
In addition you can close and lock your windows securely and still maintain a suitable airflow through your property.
Please read the government’s statement on legislation for trickle vents.
Document F details the means of ventilation. The new trickle vent regulations 2022 outline a series of criteria that must be met in order to achieve the correct amount of ventilation for a property.
Ventilation in windows and doors must extract excess water vapour, air pollutants and condensation. This is particularly important in areas where this is more likely to happen, including kitchens and bathrooms. This is to ensure excess condensation doesn’t spread to other areas of a building.
A minimum level of air must be supplied from the outside into a dwelling. This is vital for the health of the occupant and to reduce air pollution in a confined space.
New trickle vents must significantly reduce indoor air pollutants and disperse water vapour effectively. This is necessary for all habitable rooms of a property.
External air pollutants must be kept to a minimum to prevent them from staying within the confined space of a dwelling.
As well as these points above, new trickle vents must improve soundproofing by keeping noises at low levels. They must also be a low maintenance solution whilst providing protection from cold draughts.
The new trickle regulations aim to protect the health of homeowners by providing just the right amount of ventilation in a building. Not only will this prevent excess air pollution from making its way into a space, but it will also eliminate future problems concerning mould and damp. It is imperative that any windows and doors installed after the 15th June 2022 must contain trickle vents.
