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Kensington Home Improvements

Kensington home improvements are a Yarm based family run company. Since 1996 I have been self-employed,offering quality advice and services in following areas:

New Builds Extensions
Loft conversions
Joinery
UPVC Doors
Windows
Conservatories
Bathrooms
We have high standards and due to our size our reputation is important to us. The majority of our work is word of mouth as we find our previous employers are more than happy to recommend us to their family, friends and neighbours.

Please feel free to contact us to discuss your individual needs and requirements, we are always happy to help.

J & J Windows & Doors Limited

Welcome to J&J Windows and Doors. A family run business, Specialising in Windows, Doors and Conservatories for over 30 Years.

Bricks and mortar may form the foundations of your house, but it‘s the doors and windows that really create your home’s personality.

We are committed to providing a wide range of products manufactured from the highest quality materials and fitted by only the most reliable installers.

Each customer is different; we employ no commission paid salesman and no gimmicks; we only have specialists who are able to advise all of our clients professionally.

Complete client satisfaction is at the forefront of everything we do.

GWS Window Systems

GWS is a family run business, on Hayling Island established in 1983.

We have vast experience in both domestic and commercial installations of UPVC/Aluminium Double and triple glazed windows, doors, conservatories and building services. We also replace broken or misted up sealed units, we also offer a full door / window repair services

GGF gets HMRC clarification on reverse VAT charge

The GGF recently contacted the government department HMRC (Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs) for clarification on the exemptions for the reverse vat charge under the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS).

In the initial GGF letter to HMRC, the Federation asked for assistance and clarification with the recent changes in the CIS, in particular reverse charges to Value Added Tax (VAT) for contractors and subcontractors (CIS 340).

These type of companies have always been exempt from the CIS, but under the recent changes brought about after 6^th April 2021, Building Firms, Main Contractors and some Customers are now operating the reverse charge of VAT with many sub-contractors throughout the UK.

It has resulted in many main contractors automatically making deductions from invoices without fully understanding the context of the scheme with regards to exemptions.

GGF Members have become increasingly frustrated that many of the main contractors are not following these exemption guidelines and just clustering all sub-contractors together and as such asked the GGF to contact HMRC for clarification.

On the 13th August HMRC replied to the GGF to confirm the following categories are out of scope of the CIS and should therefore not be subject to the reverse VAT charge. Please see exclusions below.

Operations excluded:

manufacture or offsite fabrication of components or equipment, materials, plant or machinery and delivery of these to the site – for example:
- traditional building materials including components of windows/doors and conservatories
manufacture, delivery, repair, servicing or maintenance of these items:
- fire protection works including Fire Resistant Glazing
manufacture and delivery of:
- glazing materials including all components of windows/doors and conservatories
manufacture and installation of solar, blackout or anti-shatter film

To find out more about the CIS please link here

Affix Windows & Doors Limited

Welcome to Affix Windows: Double Glazing Sidcup, Kent.

Our team of experts supply and install high quality double glazed windows, doors and conservatories in Sidcup, Dartford, Blackfen, Bexleyheath, Bromley, Chislehurst, Gillingham, Welling, Kent and London. Our products are designed to meet our customer’s needs. Quality is our top priority here at Affix Windows, with all of our structures complying with British Standards.

If you have any questions regarding our products, please contact us today. You can do this via our contact form or by calling us. Alternatively, you can get a free online double glazing Kent quote using our online double glazing designer.

GD Archive

When homeowners use a GGF Member company to carry out windows, doors or conservatory work, they are investing in professional workmanship and service of the very highest standard. Companies requiring flat glass or glazing products from a GGF Member can also be assured they are dealing with the best companies in the industry. So if you are wanting to improve your home or property, or simply need a glass and glazing product or service, why not browse our directory and contact a GGF Member Company in your area.

Our comprehensive list of member services

MPN Windows

MPN Windows are long established in South Wales and have grown from a small family business into the market leader and leading specialists in the installation of windows, doors and conservatories.

MPN pride themselves not only upon the craftsmanship, quality and cost effectiveness of the pvc windows, pvc doors and conservatories we offer, but also enjoy an enviable reputation for the highest standards of customer care, serving Cardiff, Swansea, and South Wales. We take pride in our reputation for the high standards we set ourselves, particularly in respect of quality, service and price.

All our work from conservatory design to PVC door installation is project managed in house where our strict quality control procedures and attention to detail are applied. Our showrooms display a vast range of products from conservatories, pvc windows, pvc doors, to composite pvc doors for your perusal. Open 7 days a week with help and assistance always on hand, make MPN windows your first choice your pending investment.

MPN is owned by a husband, wife and son team; ‘MPN’ stands for Melanie, Paul and Nathan – and you can’t get much more family-oriented than that! You can be rest assured as a member of the prestigious VEKA organisation, our customers around South Wales are safe in the knowledge that our installations are carried out to the highest standards. MPN are proud to part of the UK’s leading double glazing manufacturer installing over 10,000 windows and doors into homes every week.

County – The Home Improvers

Family company formed in 1982. We have 3 showrooms across Kent and Sussex.
Tunbridge Wells, Haywards Heath, Hailsham and a SUPERCENTRE in Heathfield.

We provide the very best independent advice and products in the home improvement industry.
We supply and install and are a single source for :
Construction of extensions and general building work.
We supply and install our own Kitchens, Bathrooms, Orangeries and Conservatories, doing all the ground works, electrics, drainage, plumbing, plastering , carpentry, fitting and finishing.

We supply double and triple glazed doors and windows in Timber PVCu, Aluminium and more from the leading suppliers. Gutters, fascias and soffits and so much more. Kitchens from Mereway, Prentice and Crown. Bathrooms from Utopia, Laufen, Matki, Aquilisa, Hans Grohe and more.

Supplying TRADE and PUBLIC we are a one stop shop for your complete service from design to build and beyond.

35 years family trading. Old fashioned advice and the price we tell you is the price it is. No 4 hours home visits or start high and end low. We simply tell you the price. First time. Every time.
Said we were old fashioned didn’t we?
No pressure – just sound advice.

Double and Triple Glazed Windows and Doors
Extensions and conversions
Conservatories and Orangeries
Kitchens
Bathrooms

County – The Home Improvers

Family company formed in 1982. We have 3 showrooms across Kent and Sussex.
Tunbridge Wells, Haywards Heath, Hailsham and a SUPERCENTRE in Heathfield.

Supplying TRADE and PUBLIC we are a one stop shop for your complete service from design to build and beyond.

Double and Triple Glazed Windows and Doors
Extensions and conversions
Conservatories and Orangeries
Kitchens
Bathrooms

Solar Sentry Window Films

Solar Sentry offer a window film service for residential and commercial customers, from conservatories to whole office window film supply and fitting.

GGF Technical Hub

Get Technical Support

We understand the importance of providing the very best in Technical Support for our members and our team has a wide and extensive range of experience in both glass and Fenestration matters. Members needing a quick answer can contact a member of the team by dialling our Member Exclusive Hotline number which can be viewed by clicking here which will be answered by the first available Technical Officer.

For more complex or detailed queries, send your email to technical@ggf.org.uk Our inbox is prioritised with members’ emails answered same day/next day. No matter the issue, our aim is to provide the best support in quality and response. Please note that non-members can only enquire by email.

Technical Updates

In an ever-changing industry landscape, it is vital that members are fully aware of changes in legislation and standards that are in development or implemented. Our team analyse and evaluate documents issued by MHCLG and the Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish and Irish Government. This covers all ISO, CEN & BSI Standards for our industry whether for review, comment or implementation as well as information provided by associated organisations such as the CPA, CWCT and Glass for Europe.

All relevant material is collated and issued to members in our Quarterly Reports and also provided in Presentation form at all Technical and Regional Group meetings. This is also available for download from this page. In addition, this page includes details and links to any documents relevant to our members as and when they are introduced.

Access the GGF Technical Groups pages here

Glass & Glazing Groups
(Click on links below)
Safety & Security Group
Tougheners Group
Laminators Group
Fire Resistant Glazing
Insulating Glass Manufacturers Group
Emergency Glazing Group
Window Film Group
Glazing Components Group
Mirror & Interior Glass Group

Home Improvement Groups
(Click on links below)
Window & Door Group
Conservatory Association
Systems House Group
Home Improvement Technology Group
Heritage Windows Group
Hardware Group
Consumer Management Group

Site Visits & Consultancy

Regrettably, disputes between installer and consumer can occur and result in deadlock. The GGF can visit sites and provide inspection reports covering aspects such as product suitability, quality of installation, compliance with Building Regulations; Industry Standards and Good Practice Guides. Similar disputes involving contractors and professional bodies are also covered in this service.

Reports by the GGF are a well established and recognised form of evidence in Courts throughout the UK and Ireland and is also further enhanced with an Expert Witness Service. This is a chargeable service, however, members will receive a favourable discount.

If you wish to request a site survey then please click here

Technical Consultancy

Structural Calculations

As the boundaries of building design are constantly expanded, it is our industry’s duty of care to ensure that installations are within acceptable and safe parameters. This ranges from glass floors and stair treads to structural glass systems for the building envelope. At the GGF we can provide the relevant calculations including glass requirements and loadings using MEPLA software. SJ MEPLA is a finite element program specially developed to perform static and dynamic calculations of glass structures.

You can calculate any shape of a system including laminated glass, point fixings, balustrade clips and all this for insulated glass. Any bearing and loading situations are possible. You can consider load cases or dynamically calculated impacts for the use of glass as fall protection

Datasheets, Good Practice & Guidance Documents

Long recognised as a major asset to our members, our Technical library continues to expand. Regularly reviewed and expanded, the library is divided into 3 categories: –

Datasheets: Source documents for the industry covering details on products such as IGUS, Toughened, Laminated, Curved Glass, Window Film, Windows, Doors and Hardware. Click here

Good Practice Guides: detailing installation standards and requirements e.g. Windows, Doors & Conservatories.

Guidance for Trade & Consumers: explanatory documents covering topics such as condensation, roller wave, anitroscopy & visual inspection.

All are free to download for members in PDF format. Non-members can purchase from the GGF Shop.

Conformity Marking – CE & UKCA Marks

In this period of adjustment since leaving the EU, the transfer to UKCA marking from the European CE mark has caused issues and confusion thoughout the Construction Industry which is further complicated due to a lack of clarity from the Government for many of the basic principles and operational details. The CE mark will cease to be acceptable in Great Britain from 1st of January 2022. The use of UKCA became effective from the 1st of January 2021.

The introduction of the UKCA conformity mark along with CE UKNI and the relevant test certification is a complex matter, not least when compliance with the NI Protocol is also a consideration. Members, however, can be assured of receiving accurate guidance and advice on how to minimise business disruption during this period.
The Technical team will continue to inform members of any updated information or changes in regulations.

For the latest information on Conformity Marking, click here

Input to BS, EN & ISO Standards

These regulatory bodies have long recognised the experience and knowledge available from the GGF Technical Department.

As such the Technical team represent the GGF members and the industry in general in working groups in BSI, CEN & ISO providing input for the reviewing, creating and updating of UK and International Standards. Working groups include: –

BSI B/520: Glass in Buildings
BSI B/538: Windows & Doors
BSI CB/401: Retrofit Energy Efficiency Measures
BSI B/208/1: Stairs and walkways
BSI B/209: General Building Codes
CEN TC/129: Glass in Buildings
CEN TC/33: Doors, windows, shutters and building hardware
ISO TC/160: Glass in Building
ISO TC/162: Doors, windows and Curtain Walling

Any proposed or current review of Standards is notified to members through the Quarterly Technical Report and at Regional and Technical meetings.

Calibration & On Site Product Testing

Our Technical Officers are experienced in regular testing of glass & fenestration products and can give guidance to our members.

Through established relationships with both UK Authorised Bodies and EU Nominated Bodies, the GGF can also arrange product testing for members.

We also provide calibration for heat soak ovens and the relevant documentation.
Additional costs apply for these services.

Meet the Technical Team

Due to the wide range of products and services provided by our members, our team has an equally wide range of experience covering production, installation & technical knowledge.

We recommend looking at our Meet the Technical team for the most suitable Technical Officer to assist you in resolving or advising you on your current issue. The direct email address and mobile number for each of the team are also provided. (Members only)

Click here

Please note that some links below may only be available to members. To find out about joining the GGF click here

Technical Department Profile

The Technical team has developed and continues to revise a range of publications to support GGF Members in their businesses. These include technical Data Sheets, Good Practice Guides, Codes of Practice and other industry and consumer guides renowned throughout the glass and fenestration sector.

Federation Members can further benefit from GGF technical expertise at meetings of the GGF’s specialist technical groups and committees under the Glazing and Home Improvement Executives, where GGF Technical officers provide secretariat and specialist technical support.

When not assisting Members directly, the Technical team contributes to the shaping of policy and helps to steer the setting of National, European and International Standards to the benefit of the Membership and the industry as a whole.

The GGF Technical Consultancy additionally provides a range of services to Members and non-Members including on-site testing, inspections, calibration, product testing and expert witness services. Technical officers are also responsible for the GGF’s industry-leading range of technical publications and datasheets.

For information and dates on upcoming Events and Meetings, please click here

Latest Technical News & Events

And now there are 6

The Technical Department are delighted to welcome David Palmer to the team. Formally of Guardian Glass and Vitral, Senior Technical Officer Ben Wallace said “We are delighted that David is joining our Technical Department. His experience and technical knowledge will add considerably to the existing skillsets of the team and will without doubt help us to expand the members’ value proposition”

GGF launches Guide to Approved Documents F, L & O for Dwellings

As many members will already be aware the DLUHC launched these three documents on the 15th December. All are subject to a 6 month transition period with compliance mandatory from the 15th June 2022.

The GGF Technical Team have produced a Guide for these documents which members can access by clicking here

To access these and all Approved Documents on the Government website click here

The Government response to input on the Consultations can be viewed by clicking here

The EU 27 issue their proposal for a new European CPR

A new document laying out the proposed changes to the European version of the Construction Products Regulations has been published. This is now out for Public Consultation closing on the 3rd June 2022. Technical Officer Steve Chappell has summarised the document including a comparison table for the new AVS system proposed to replace the current AVCPs which you can view/download by clicking here.

Members can download the full consultation document by clicking here.

Inaugural meeting of the GGF Aluminium Group

After some COVID related delays we are delighted to inform members that the Inaugural meeting of the Aluminium Group will take place on the 21st April at Solihull Moors FC at 10:30am. Members who have not yet confirmed attendance should contact Kevin Jones at kjones@ggf.org.uk

Still no solution in sight for Historic Data and AVCP3s

Despite the efforts of the GGF in conjunction with the Construction Products Association (CPA) and the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) by meeting with BEIS and DLUHC every two weeks, the issue regarding AVCP3s remains as it was in late 2021. Government have finally acknowledged the problem and as an interim measure have issued a new document which would appear to allow UK CABs to sub-contract testing for new products in Europe. However, the issue with historic data for AVCP3s still remains. We are assured that a resolution to this issue is imminent and is currently with the Paymaster General for approval. To view the new product testing proposal, please click here.

To view/download the current list of issues affecting the Construction Industry then click here

Latest Consultations and Documents of Interest to Members

Northern Ireland Building Regulations – Consultation now closed

This is a consultation on proposed changes to energy standards within Technical Booklet Guidance Part F – (Conservation of fuel and power). This consultation sets out DoF proposals to uplift guidance on energy efficiency and carbon performance requirements for new buildings. To access the consultation please click the relevant link below

NI Building Regulations Consultation Document (Blank)

To view the document with GGF responses, click her e

Important Note: Consultation closed on 19th December 2021

The Roadmap to Standards Publication

Proposal: A request is made to create a new Standard or update an existing Standard
Draft: A working group is formed to create the Draft Document
Public Comments: The final draft is made available for comment by interested parties
Comment Resolution: All submitted comments are considered by the working group for possible inclusion in the document
Approval: After the comments are reviewed, a final check by the working group to ensure it is ready to publish
Publication: Standard is submitted for publication and made available for purchase or paid download

Update on Standards from BSI, CEN & ISO

Organisation		Status
BSi	PAS2035:2019 + A1:2021 – Retrofitting dwellings for improved energy efficiency – Specifications & guidance	Watching brief – still in draft
BSi	PAS9980 – Fire Risk Appraisal and assessment of external wall construction of existing blocks of flats	Out for Public Comment
BSi	Flex8670 – specifies requirements competence for individuals working in the built environment	Watching brief – still in draft
BSi	BS 6375-1_2015+A1_2016 – Performance of windows and doors — Classification for weathertightness and guidance on selection and specification – Confirmation (B/538/01)	Under review by Working Party
BSi	BS 8214_2016 – Timber-based fire door assemblies. Code of practice – Confirmation (B/538/01)	Under review by Working Party
BSi	PAS 24_2016 – Enhanced security performance requirements for doorsets and windows in the UK. Doorsets and windows intended to offer a level of security suitable for dwellings and other buildings exposed to comparable risk	Under review by Working Party
BSi	BS 4873_2016 – Aluminium alloy windows and doorsets. Specification – Confirmed as current 7/12/21	Current
BSi	BS 7412_2007 – Specification for windows and doorsets made from unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC-U) extruded hollow profiles – Confirmation (B/538/01)	Under review by Working Party
BSi	BS 6375-2_2009 – Performance of windows and doors — Classification for operation and strength characteristics and guidance on selection and specification – Confirmation (B/538/01) – response by 30/04/2021- BSI has agreed to delay on this due to pandemic.	See main description
BSi	BS 459_1988 – Specification for matchboarded wooden door leaves for external use – Reconfirmation (B/538/01)	Under review by Working Party

Quarterly Technical Report – Q1 2022 Version

Each Quarter the Technical Department produces the very latest information covering Building Regulations, British, European & International Standards, GGF Publications, updates from the CWCT, CPA & CLC. This is produced in the following formats

Download a PDF copy of the Powerpoint technical presentation

Datasheets currently under drafting

Doc. Ref	Description	Expected Completion
4.1	Basic putty fronting glazing techniques for single glazing – UPDATE	Quarter 3: 2021
4.2	System design & glazing for IGUs – UPDATE	Quarter 4: 2021
4.2.4	Quality of Georgian Bars and Leaded panels within IGUs – NEW NOW ON TECHNICAL DOCUMENT FEEDBACK PAGE	Quarter 4: 2021
4.8	Recommendations for fixing mirrors – UPDATE	Quarter 3: 2021
4.9	Compatibility of glazing sealants and compounds with IGUs – UPDATE	Quarter 4: 2021
6.6	Windows & Doors – Light Transmittance – NEW	Quarter 3: 2021
6.7	Windows & Doors – Use & specification of hardware – NEW	Quarter 4: 2021
6.8	Windows & Doors – Visual guidelines for PVCu windows – NEW NOW ON TECHNICAL DOCUMENT FEEDBACK PAGE	Quarter 3: 2021
6.9	Windows & Doors – Visual Guidelines for Aluminium windows – NEW	Quarter 4: 2021
30.4	Visual Guide for IGUs – Consumer Guide – UPDATE	Quarter 4: 2021

Ramage Young Design Ltd

WGS Glazing is a one-stop shop for any aspect of glazing – from luxurious roof lights to stylish doors and replacement windows. We can also install beautiful orangeries and conservatories that will revolutionise the look and feel of any home.

Founded by experienced double-glazing installer Richard Wharram and Ed Wheldon, our mission is to provide affordable and amazing property transformations for homeowners in Hull & East Yorkshire.

Having forged close relationships with some of the UK’s biggest and best glazing manufacturers, we can supply stylish home improvements at a price you can afford.

We pride ourselves on the superb personal service we offer and will always treat you as a valued customer, not a contract number.

With the majority of our work generated by referrals from happy customers, having a good reputation is critical to our success. To give you added peace of mind, we are FENSA-registered and our entire product portfolio is protected by an insurance-backed guarantee.

Put 25 years’ experience to the test and let us turn your grand design into a reality – get in touch for a free quote now!

WGS Glazing

WGS Glazing is an independent home improvement specialist which can boast more than 25 years’ experience of installing double glazing windows in Hull and East Yorkshire. A one-stop shop for anything to do with glazing; we can supply and fit contemporary composite doors, uPVC windows, orangeries, conservatories, fascia and soffits.

New Application to join the GGF

The GGF is pleased to accept an application to join the GGF membership from Traditional Sash Windows .co.uk.

Traditional Sash Windows.co.uk

Bespoke traditional sash windows and doors are the heart of what they do. A FENSA approved company that specialises in all types of bespoke windows, doors, conservatories and architectural joinery as well as sash window and double glazing repairs. Traditional Sash Windows.co.uk is a traditional family owned and professionally managed business that has been established since 1983. They are based in Battersea, South London, and currently carry out work all over London, including the suburbs.

Director: Alan Scott Crozier

Arch 12&13 Colbert Place, Battersea, London, SW11 5BA

www.traditionalsashwindows.co.uk

If you have any reason to question this application please contact the GGF membership department membership@ggf.org.uk

Grabex Windows in race to provide funding for Demelza Hospice

After 1016 lapses completed in 24 hours at the Teesside Karting – the first in a series of major endurance races based both in the UK and mainland Europe, Grabex Windows continues to campaign for their local Demelza Hospice Care for Children.

Grabex Windows has launched ‘Race 4 Children’ to raise awareness and funds for Demelza. The charity, which has seen a huge drop in income as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, provides specialist care and emotional support for children with terminal conditions throughout Kent, South East London and East Sussex.

The Orpington-based manufacturer and installer of conservatories, windows, sliding and bi-fold doors, has previously supported Demelza by holding open days which, as a result of the pandemic, have not taken place this year. As lockdown restrictions eased, the company decided to launch its fundraiser which will see the Grabex team compete in a series of endurance kart racing challenges in the UK and mainland Europe over the course of the year, with the final two taking place in the famous Le Mans and Campillios.

“For some time now I have been involved in kart racing and it became my hobby” says Grabex MD – Michael Grabowski. “We decided to invite a few friends from Grabex and from the race track and start fundraising together as a Grabex Racing Team. Demelza was always our chosen local charity but we never backed it up on such a big scale. Pandemic made it worse as fundraising stopped so this time we knew it was the time to do something with a long term prospect to give them our support. By launching Race 4 Children we can continue to raise awareness and funds throughout the course of the year.”

The first races attracted online donations of over £1000 with the offline yet to be officially counted by Demelza representatives. With some adjustments to the original schedule due to quarantine restrictions in mainland Europe, the campaign is now set to continue within the UK.

The charity has seen a huge drop in income as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, and needs our help to deal with the impact of the virus to continue providing specialist care and emotional support for children with terminal conditions. In normal times the vast majority of funding (nearly 90%) comes from the public, and their amazing supporters.

Katie Fielder, Community Fundraising Manager at Demelza, said: “A huge thank you to the team at Grabex Windows for taking on this challenge to raise funds for Demelza. As a charity, we’re almost entirely dependent on the generosity of our supporters to provide the funds that keep our services going and our income has taken a significant hit as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Their support will make a difference to the children and families who access our services now and in the future.”

We want to express our gratitude and thank our sponsors: Reynaers Aluminium, Carl F Groupco, Remmers, IWM and Soukup, Wurth, Marsh Commercial, Stone Empire, Fit Cookie and UK IT Services who promptly got on board and provided us with their financial support and items that will be auctioned and raffled as our teams are racing!

To donate and find out more about Demelza visit justgiving.com/race-for-children.

To follow Grabex Windows on their fundraising journey visit facebook.com/GrabexRacing.

GGF Publications “Quick Link Index”

Please find listed below the complete list of available GGF technical and membership publications with quick direct links to each publication.

Some of the datasheets marked “in progress” means they are under review by the GGF Technical team, however where there is a link the current versions are still available until any changes are made.

The GGF Health and Safety publications can be found in a separate section. Please go here if you are looking for Health and Safety publications. https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/health-and-safety-publications/

New or amended publications in the last 6-12 months are marked up NEW in blue text.

1.2 Datasheet – Plastic Glazing Sheet Materials Basic Products – Feb 2000
Section 1: Glass Types, Plastics and Glazing Materials

2.1 Datasheet Building Regulations – Glazing – In Progress – no existing datasheet

2.2 Datasheet Window and Door System U-Values: Certified Data – June 2020 NEW
https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/glazing-manual/glazing-manual-section-2-physical-environment/2-2/

2.3 Datasheet GGF guide to WER and DSER – June 2020 NEW
https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/glazing-manual/glazing-manual-section-2-physical-environment/2-3/

2.9 Industry Guidance A Guide to the Design of Fire-Resistant Glazed Screens and Partitions to comply with the requirements for Impact and Crowd loadings – Jan 2001 https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/glazing-manual/glazing-manual-section-2-physical-environment/2-9/

4.1 Datasheet Basic Putty Fronting Glazing Techniques for Single Glazing – Current – Review in progress
https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/glazing-manual/glazing-manual-section-4-products-glazing-techniques-maintenance/4-1/

4.2 Datasheet System Design & Glazing for Insulating Glass Units – Current – Review in progress https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/glazing-manual/glazing-manual-section-4-products-glazing-techniques-maintenance/4-2/

4.2.2 Industry Guidance Triple Glazing Guidance. Guidance for IGU Manufacturers, Frame Fabricators and Installers – 2016
https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/window-installation/triple-glazing-guidance/

4.2.4 Datasheet Quality of Georgian Bars and Leaded lights within Insulating Glass Units – In Progress – no current datasheet

4.4 Datasheet Quality of thermally toughened soda lime silicate safety glass for building – 2017
https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/glazing-manual/glazing-manual-section-4-products-glazing-techniques-maintenance/4-4/

4.4.1 Datasheet Thermally treated soda lime silicate glass products – General – 2016
https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/glazing-manual/glazing-manual-section-4-products-glazing-techniques-maintenance/section-4-4-4-1/

4.4.2 Datasheet Thermally treated soda lime silicate glass products – Spontaneous breakage – 2018
https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/glazing-manual/glazing-manual-section-4-products-glazing-techniques-maintenance/section-4-4-4-2

4.4.3 Datasheet Thermally treated glass – Appearance – Interference Phenomenon – 2018
https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/glazing-manual/glazing-manual-section-4-products-glazing-techniques-maintenance/section-4-4-4-3/

4.4.4 Datasheet Initial Type Testing – In Progress – no existing datasheet

4.4.5 Datasheet 1279 Update – In Progress – no existing datasheet

4.5 Datasheet Glazing with plastics – 2003
https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/glazing-manual/glazing-manual-section-4-products-glazing-techniques-maintenance/section-4-4-5/

4.6.1 Datasheet Channel shaped glass: Generalities, definitions, terminology and properties – June 2020 NEW
https://www.ggf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/_pda/2018/01/Datasheet-4.6.1-Final.pdf

4.6.2 Datasheet Channel shaped glass: Annealed – Wired & Unwired – June 2020 NEW https://www.ggf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/_pda/2018/01/Datasheet-4.6.2-2-Final-3-1.pdf

4.6.3 Datasheet Channel shaped glass: Thermally toughened soda lime silicate channel shaped safety glass June 2020 NEW https://www.ggf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/_pda/2018/01/Datasheet-4.6.3-Final-2.pdf

4.6.4 Datasheet Channel shaped glass: Coated channel shaped glass – June 2020 NEW
https://www.ggf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/_pda/2018/01/Datasheet-4.6.4-Final.pdf

4.6.5 Datasheet Channel shaped glass: Glazing and performance of channel shaped glass – June 2020 NEW
https://www.ggf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/_pda/2018/01/Datasheet-4.6.5-Final.pdf

4.8 Datasheet Recommendations for Fixing Mirrors – Current – Review in progress

4.8.1 Datasheet Visual Quality of Installed Mirrors – Current – Review in progress
https://www.ggf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/_pda/2018/01/Datasheet-4.8.1-Final-2-1.pdf

4.9 Datasheet Compatibility of Glazing Sealants and Compounds with Insulating Glass Units – Current – Review in progress
https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/glazing-manual/glazing-manual-section-4-products-glazing-techniques-maintenance/section-4-4-9/

4.10 Datasheet Visual Quality Standard for installed Insulating Glass units Constructed from Flat Transparent Glass – Current – Review in progress
https://www.ggf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/_pda/2018/01/4.10-Datasheet.pdf

4.11 Datasheet Laminated glass and laminated safety glass – 2016
https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/glazing-manual/glazing-manual-section-4-products-glazing-techniques-maintenance/section-4-4-11/

4.12.1 Datasheet Curved glass Part 1: Generalities – Terminology, Properties and basis of measurement and test – 2016
https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/glazing-manual/glazing-manual-section-4-products-glazing-techniques-maintenance/section-4-4-12-1/

4.12.2 Datasheet Curved Glass Part 2: Curved annealed glass – 2016
https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/glazing-manual/glazing-manual-section-4-products-glazing-techniques-maintenance/section-4-4-12-2/

4.12.3 Datasheet Curved Glass Part 3: Curved thermally treated glasses – 2016
https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/glazing-manual/glazing-manual-section-4-products-glazing-techniques-maintenance/section-4-4-12-3/

4.12.4 Datasheet Curved Glass Part 4: Curved laminated glasses – 2016
https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/glazing-manual/glazing-manual-section-4-products-glazing-techniques-maintenance/section-4-4-12-4/

4.12.5 Datasheet Curved Glass Part 5: Curved Insulating Glass Units – 2016
https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/glazing-manual/glazing-manual-section-4-products-glazing-techniques-maintenance/section-4-4-12-5/

5.1.1 Datasheet GGF Emergency Glazing Group – Making safe procedures – 2012
https://www.ggf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/_pda/securepdfs/2018/02/GGF_DATASHEET_5_1_1-_update-2.pdf

5.15.1 Datasheet Glass repair – Removal of surface damage from glass – 2015
https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/glazing-manual/glazing-manual-section-5-special-applications/section-5-5-15-1/

5.16: GGF Datasheet: A Guide to achieving Mandatory Compliance for the manufacture of Fire-Resistant Insulating Glass Units
https://www.ggf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/_pda/2018/01/Datasheet-5.16.pdf

5.16.1 Datasheet Appearance and visual quality specification for fire resistant glass and insulating glass units incorporating fire resistant glass – 2016
https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/glazing-manual/glazing-manual-section-5-special-applications/section-5-5-16-1/

5.18 Datasheet Window Film: Recommendations for Adhesive Backed Polymeric Film Applied to Glass – June 2020 NEW

5.18.1 Datasheet Window Film: Visual Quality for Adhesive Backed Polymeric Filmed Glass – June 2020 NEW
https://www.ggf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/_pda/2018/01/Datasheet-5.18.1.pdf

5.18.2A Datasheet Installation Quality Standard for Applying Adhesive Backed Polymeric Film to Glass – June 2020 NEW
https://www.ggf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/_pda/2018/01/Datasheet-5.18.2A.pdf

5.18.2B Datasheet Recommendations for Adhesive Backed Polymeric Film Applied to Glass: Installation Standard – June 2020 NEW https://www.ggf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/_pda/2018/01/Datasheet-5.18.2B-1.pdf

5.18.3 Datasheet Recommendations for Adhesive Backed Polymeric Film Applied to Glass: Visual Quality – June 2020 NEW
https://www.ggf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/_pda/2018/01/Datasheet-5.18.3.pdf

5.18.4 Datasheet Recommendations for Adhesive Backed Polymeric Film Applied to Glass: Blast Mitigation – June 2020 NEW
https://www.ggf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/_pda/2018/01/Datasheet-5.18.4.pdf

5.18.5 Datasheet Recommendations for Adhesive Backed Polymeric Film Applied to Glass: Containment of glass in the overhead position in the event of failure: Types of Systems and Precautions in use – June 2020 NEW
https://www.ggf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/_pda/2018/01/Datasheet-5.18.5.pdf

5.18.6 Datasheet Recommendations for Adhesive Backed Polymeric Film Applied to Glass: Containment of glass in the overhead position in the event of failure: Test Method – June 2020 NEW
https://www.ggf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/_pda/2018/01/Datasheet-5.18.6.pdf

5.18.7 Datasheet Recommendations for Adhesive Backed Polymeric Film Applied to Glass: On-site Peel Adhesion Testing – Aged adhesive backed polymeric film applied to vertical glass – June 2020 NEW
https://www.ggf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/_pda/2018/01/Datasheet-5.18.7.pdf

5.18.8 Datasheet Adhesive backed polymeric film guidelines for installation onto existing glazing – June 2020 NEW
https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/glazing-manual/glazing-manual-section-5-special-applications/section-5-5-18-8/

6.1 Datasheet Windows & Doors: Safety
https://www.ggf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/_pda/2018/01/Datasheet-6.1-V6.pdf

6.2 Datasheet Windows & Doors: Security
https://www.ggf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/_pda/2018/01/Datasheet-6.2-V4.pdf

6.3 Datasheet Windows & Doors: Ventilation
https://www.ggf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/_pda/2018/01/Datasheet-6.3-V4.pdf

6.4 Datasheet Windows and Doors: Weather Resistance
https://www.ggf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/_pda/2018/01/Datasheet-6.4-V5.pdf

6.5 Datasheet Windows and Doors: Sound Attenuation
https://www.ggf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/_pda/2018/01/Datasheet-6.5-V4.pdf

6.6 Datasheet Windows and Doors: Light Transmittance – In Progress – no current datasheet

6.7 Datasheet Guidelines for the Selection, Installation and Maintenance of Hardware for the Window and Door Industry – In Progress – no current datasheet
https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/glazing-manual/glazing-manual-section-6-windows-doors/section-6-6-7/

6.8 Datasheet Guidelines for the Selection, Installation and Maintenance of Screws and Fasteners for the Window and Door Industry – In Progress – no current datasheet
https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/glazing-manual/glazing-manual-section-6-windows-doors/section-6-6-8/

6.9 Datasheet Specification for the Performance of Door Assemblies – In Progress – no current datasheet
https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/glazing-manual/glazing-manual-section-6-windows-doors/section-6-6-9/

6.10 Datasheet Guidance for Surveyors and Installers for the Provision of Trickle Ventilation and other forms of Ventilation for replacement Windows within England and Wales – Current – Awaiting AD F update
https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/glazing-manual/glazing-manual-section-6-windows-doors/section-6-6-10/

6.11 Datasheet Guidelines for the selection, installation and maintenance of screws and fasteners for the Window and Door industries – In Progress – no current datasheet

6.16 Trade Guidance Product Substitution
https://www.ggf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/_pda/2018/01/GGF-Product-Substitution-booklet-A5-4pp-FOR-WEBSITE.pdf

7.1 Datasheet Non-Vertical Overhead Glazing. Guide to the Selection of Glass from the Point of View of Safety – Current – Awaiting BS5516 & 6262 Update
https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/glazing-manual/glazing-manual-section-7-architectural-glazing-systems/section-7-7-1/

7.2 Datasheet Guidelines for the Use of Glass in Protective Barriers
https://www.ggf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/_pda/2018/01/Data_Sheet_7.2_Nov_2014-1.pdf

8.1.1 Datasheet Security glazing Part 1: Definitions and description – 2016
https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/glazing-manual/glazing-manual-section-8-security/section-8-8-1-1/

8.1.2 Datasheet Security glazing Part 2: Manual attack-resistant glazing – 2016
https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/glazing-manual/glazing-manual-section-8-security/section-8-8-1-2/

8.1.3 Datasheet Security glazing Part 3: Bullet resistant glazing – 2016
https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/glazing-manual/glazing-manual-section-8-security/section-8-8-1-3/

8.1.4 Datasheet Security glazing Part 4: Explosion Resistant Glazing – 2016
https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/glazing-manual/glazing-manual-section-8-security/section-8-8-1-4/

8.1.5 Datasheet Security glazing Part 5: Framing and installation – 2016
https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/glazing-manual/glazing-manual-section-8-security/section-8-8-1-5/

9.1 Datasheet Building Regulations – Windows & Doors – In Progress – no current datasheet

9.1A Datasheet – Guide to Building Regulations for Dwellings – England & Wales
https://www.ggf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/_pda/2018/01/Datasheet-9.1a-V2-1.pdf

9.1B Datasheet – Guide to Building Regulations for Dwellings – Scotland
https://www.ggf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/_pda/2018/01/Datasheet-9.1b-V2.pdf

9.1C – Guide to Building Regulations for Dwellings – NI
https://www.ggf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/_pda/2018/01/Datasheet-9.1c-V2.pdf

9.1D – Guide to Building Regulations for New and Existing Dwellings – Republic of Ireland
https://www.ggf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/_pda/2018/01/datasheet-9.1d-V2.pdf

9.2 Datasheet Construction Products Regulation – In Progress – no current datasheet

10.1 Datasheet Glass in the Home – General – In Progress – no current datasheet

10.2 Datasheet Glass in the Home – Furniture – In Progress – no current datasheet

10.3 Datasheet Glass in the Home – Showers and Baths- In Progress – no current datasheet

10.4 Datasheet Glass in the Home – Kitchen Worktops and Splashbacks – In Progress – no current datasheet

10.5 Datasheet Glass in the Home – White/Brown Goods – In Progress – no current datasheet

10.6 Datasheet Guidelines for the Use of Glass in Floors – In Progress – no current datasheet

20.1 Industry Guidance A guide to Best Practice in the specification and use of fire-resistant glazed systems – 2018
https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/fire-resistant-glazing-publications/guide-best-practice-specification-use-fire-resistant-glazed-systems/

20.2 Industry Guidance A guide to good practice. Specification and installation of conservatories within the UK
https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/trade-training-guides/guide-good-practice-specification-installation-conservatories-within-united-kingdom/

20.3 Industry Guidance A guide to good practice in the specification, installation and use of replacement windows and doors within England and Wales. – 2016
https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/trade-training-guides/guide-good-practice-installation-replacement-windows-doors/

20.5 Industry Guidance Safety and security glazing good practice guide – 2017
https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/safety-and-security/safety-security-glazing-good-practice-guide/

21.1 GGF Standard Glass and Glazing Federation Standard for the Specification, Supply and Installation of Fire-Resistant Barriers containing Glass for Resistance against the passage of Fire and Products of Combustion
https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/fire-resistant-glazing-publications/standard-specification-supply-installation-fire-resistant-barriers-containing-glass/

30.1 Consumer Guidance Low Emissivity Glass: The visual quality of Low Emissivity Glass – Current – Review in progress
http://shop.ggfmembers.com/low-emissivity-glass-and-its-visual-quality-ref-30-1/

30.4 Consumer Guidance Quality of Vision, Double Glazing: Gives details of the visual quality to expect from your double glazed units – Current – Review in progress
http://shop.ggfmembers.com/quality-of-vision-insulating-glass-units-ref-30-4/

30,5 Consumer Guidance Glass repair – Professional advice on repairing damage on glass surfaces – 2012
https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/consumer-leaflets/glass-repair/

30.6 Consumer Guidance Advice to consumers regarding ventilation when replacing windows in dwellings – Awaiting AD F update
https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/consumer-leaflets/ventilation-replacing-windows-dwellings/

30.7 Consumer Guidance A Guide to Trickle Ventilators – Current – Awaiting AD F update
https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/consumer-leaflets/guide-trickle-ventilators/

30.11 Industry Guidance Consumer acoustics guide
http://shop.ggfmembers.com/acoustics-how-glazing-can-help-reduce-noise-entering-the-home-ref-30-11/

35.1 Consumer Guidance Conservatories Making the right Choice Offers advice and information on materials, designs and building purchase of a conservatory. – 2020 NEW
https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/consumer-leaflets/consumer-guide-conservatories/

40.1 Consumer Guidance Laminated Glass. Safety and Security. Can you afford not to use it? – 2016
https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/safety-and-security/laminated-glass-safety-security/

40.2 Industry Guidance Window Film; A guide to the Selection of Applied Film for Glass.- 2012
http://shop.ggfmembers.com/window-film-applications-and-solutions-ref-40-2/

40.3 Consumer Guidance The Right Glazing in the Right Place Covers the different areas of buildings and the correct glazing to use.
http://shop.ggfmembers.com/the-right-glazing-in-the-right-place-ref-40-3/

40.4 Consumer Guidance Toughened Glass. Safety and Strength. Can you afford not to use it? – 2016
https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/safety-and-security/toughened-glass-safety-strength/

50.1 Consumer Guidance Condensation – Some Causes, Some Advice Explains how condensation occurs and offers some ways of reducing it – 2013
https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/consumer-leaflets/condensation/

Why You Should Join the GGF
https://www.ggf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Why-You-Should-Join-the-GGF.pdf

50.4 Model Terms and Conditions of Contract for non-GGF Members
http://shop.ggfmembers.com/model-terms-and-conditions-of-contract-for-non-ggf-members-ref-50-4/

50.4a GGF Guidance on the Implementation of the EU Consumer Rights Directive on 13th June 2014
http://shop.ggfmembers.com/ggf-guidance-on-the-implementation-of-the-eu-consumer-rights-directive-on-13th-june-2014-ref-50-4a/

50.5 Industry Guidance Narrow cavity Insulating glass Units – Sept 2014
http://shop.ggfmembers.com/narrow-cavity-insulating-glass-units-igus-with-reduced-spacer-bar-sightlines-ref-50-5/

100.1 GGF Standard TS007 security standard for replacement lock cylinders and protective door furniture – a guide for security and building professionals, installers and locksmith

GGF reflects on productive year to date

Though it’s been a turbulent time for the industry due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact, the GGF has made significant strides in the first six months of the year. Through a combination of good planning, investment in people and high levels of productivity, the GGF has supported Members through this tough trading period.

The facts and statistics below show how the GGF has delivered like never before, in the first half of 2020.

Investment in people

In January, John Agnew was appointed Managing Director
In March, to reinforce the GGF’s Technical team of experts, the Federation appointed two new Technical Officers:
- Kevin Jones
- Steve Chappell

In July, James MacPherson was appointed the GGF’s new Health, Safety and Environment Manager

Political Engagement

Since January, the GGF has had presence and input into the following political forums:

Government Repair Maintenance and Improvement (RMI) Work Stream run by BEIS
Government Housing Work Stream run by MHCLG
National Home Improvement Council Strategic Forum
Construction Products Association (CPA) Trade Association Council
CPA Committees such as Technical, External Affairs and Sustainability
British Energy Efficiency Federation (BEEF) Plenary
BEIS and Glass Manufacturers Forum
Glass for Europe External Affairs Committee
Parliamentary Group for Energy Studies

Plus weekly engagement with Government departments:

BEIS (Business Energy and Industrial Strategy)
MHCLG (Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government)
HSE (Health and Safety Executive)
Prime Minister’s Office

In 2020, the GGF has also engaged with Ministers in the devolved Governments of Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.

Publications

So far this year the GGF has published 20 new publications including:

17 new and/or updated Technical Datasheets on Channel Glass, Window Film and Visual Quality of Glass
Two new industry Safe Guides to help companies through COVID-19 (now downloaded over 3,500 times)
A new Consumer Guide to Conservatories and Orangeries, the most comprehensive in the industry

Technical representation

The GGF Technical Team has represented GGF Members at the following committees this year:

Glass for Europe Technical Group
Construction Products Association (CPA) Technical Committee
CPA Industry Response Group
Approved Document B (Fire Safety) Working Party
CEN (Central European Norms/Standards) Committee
Fire Sector Federation Technical Committee
BIM (Building Information Modelling) Fenestration Relevant Authority Committee

Campaigns

In the first six months of the year the GGF has:

Invested in a new Consumer Confidence promotional campaign
Launched the Think Glass campaign on MyGlazing.com
Continued the political campaigns on Fire Safety, Energy Efficiency and Skills/Training
Rekindled the Cut the VAT campaign

Brand Coverage

The latest independent media monitoring report shows that from 1^st January to 30 June, the GGF has:

Featured in 276 articles across all media
Provided over 5.2 million opportunities to view the GGF brand
Released 48 press releases

Online stats

It’s also proving to be a good year so far for the GGF web site www.ggf.org.uk and the online audience with:

An increase of 18% on web visits v 2019
An increase of 20% page views v 2019
Uploads of over 150 pieces of new content
Creation of 4 new sections on GGF.org.uk
Implementation of two online trade surveys and one consumer survey

On the outstanding half yearly report, John Agnew, GGF Managing Director commented:

“Throughout the pandemic, the GGF has supported its members and the wider industry like never before. We have invested resource, time and thought, to continuously improve our high level of services. As we move into the second half of the year, we will produce even more as we continue to invest and work to help our Members and the industry rebuild their businesses. We have very challenging but exciting times ahead”

Though it has been a productive six months the GGF is now looking ahead to continuing to support its Members to the expected high levels.

This month, the GGF will re-commence its Technical Consultancy service. In August, there will be a thorough review of its Health and Safety service and in September the GGF Members Day will be delivered in a completely new and extensive format.

Busy times and even busier times ahead, for the GGF and its Members.

New GGF Consumer Campaign ‘Stay Safe with MyGlazing’

The GGF has launched a new campaign focusing on raising consumer confidence in the home improvement sector due to the impact of COVID-19, as research reveals that one in five UK homeowners still feel nervous about letting tradespeople into their home.

The Campaign will be driven from MyGlazing.com, the GGF’s independent and award winning consumer advice site.

The ‘Stay Safe with MyGlazing’ campaign will centre around a new ‘Stay Safe’ hub, which will be hosted on the MyGlazing.com website and feature a series of advice articles and top tips.

New fresh content will cover a range of consumer related topics following the impact of the current pandemic, including health and safety, trusting companies to install domestic glazing products, professionally but most importantly, safely.

The ‘Stay Safe with MyGlazing’ campaign will use an independent but bespoke survey of 1000 UK homeowners, to determine consumer attitudes to home improvements following the pandemic. The results from the survey will be distributed to regional and national media, reaching millions of consumers and driving homeowners to the ‘Stay Safe with MyGlazing’ online hub for advice.

Partnering with PR agency, Refresh, and digital marketing agency, SLX, the campaign will be supported by search engine marketing (SEM) and optimisation (SEO) activity and a six month social media drive across key consumer social media platforms. So look out for #StaySafewithMyGlazing on social media platforms.

James Lee, GGF Director of External Affairs commented: “During the pandemic, the GGF has worked consistently with Government departments to ensure we have been providing the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding COVID-19. Now lockdown measures have eased and tradespeople can begin working again, it is time for us to pass on the confidence we have in the industry to homeowners.”

“We’ve already started doing this with the launch of our Safe Guide for Homeowners back in May, but we wanted to build on this initiative to ensure we’re providing homeowners with all of the information they need to confidently let tradespeople into their homes safely.”

John Agnew, GGF Managing Director added, “Our ‘Stay Safe with MyGlazing’ campaign will help build confidence amongst consumers during these difficult times. The Government has stated that consumer spend in construction in particular, is vital to the economy. The GGF is investing in this campaign to not only boost consumer confidence but also to help GGF Members recover from the impact of COVID-19”.

Lucy Moore, Account Director at Refresh, added: “Understandably there’s hesitation from some homeowners regarding getting home improvements done in the current climate. The ‘Stay Safe with MyGlazing’ campaign is a great way for homeowners to establish trust in home improvement companies and to improve their homes.”

Graham Hansell, Head of Planning at SLX.marketing continued: “With the growth of search engine demand for home improvements to support work from home (conservatories, summer house, garden office, garden rooms) and the start in June searches for “is it safe to have workers in your home”, now is the time for this campaign. It will support the consumer and the GGF members and with MyGlazing.com being a trusted, supportive and informative resource, it’s just what consumers are looking for in the current climate.”

GGF Members on MyGlazing.com

The GGF will provide regular updates to show the progress and highlight the success of the campaign. In the meantime, all Members who have a profile on MyGlazing.com are encouraged to update their profile pages with promotions, news, links to their website, images and case studies etc. Members can also send product images to marketing@ggf.org.uk to be included in the MyGlazing.com “Be Inspired” section.

To view the ‘Stay Safe with MyGlazing’ online hub please visit: https://www.myglazing.com/stay-safe/

Positive Outlook for the Conservatory Sector

Recently in the trade press, there have been some interesting statistics and comments indicating that 2020 could be a very good year for conservatory sales.

Purplex Marketing (a GGF Member) recently released research results that show online searches for home improvement are at new levels, with key words such as patio doors and conservatory displaying significant increases.

On the research findings Andrew Scott, Managing Director of Purplex commented, “Homeowners may be gaining a new appreciation of their home after lockdown and that combined with a spell of good weather is likely to have seen interest levels rise. However, it’s important to note that search traffic is not the same as intent to buy, but the market is certainly experiencing impressive volumes of sales leads.”

The GGF has also conducted some online analysis and can reveal the following insights:

Average Google searches using keywords for information about Conservatories is 216,670 per month in the month of May, the figures jumped to 276, 720 searches. An increase of 28%.
MyGlazing.com conservatories’ page has also jumped 70% in a month with approx. 100 unique page views per day.

Source: Google Analytics

The figures are very encouraging especially following the GGF launching its Consumer Guide to Conservatories earlier this year. The Guide is available on MyGlazing.com and GGF.org.uk and it’s free to download for all to use.

With the COVID-19 pandemic, there is an obvious advantage for consumers getting a home improvement that doesn’t mean workers coming into the home. The GGF Safe Guides for Homeowners and for Installers are also helping companies operate in the home improvement sector since the restrictions were eased earlier this month.

Phil Goult who is Head of Conservatory Development (Sales) at Anglian Home Improvements and also Chairman of the GGF Conservatory Association commented, “We have noticed a spike in the interest and I think that the recent lockdown, people working from home and having to stay indoors has perhaps made them consider more home improvements. It’s early days but encouraging signs and we will have to see if the interest materializes into sales and installations.”

So is it the year of the conservatory? The end of the year will give us the full story but in the meantime, with the fine weather, the need for more home space with more people working from home and with many homeowners having cash in their pockets after months of lockdown and low consumer spending, the signs for the Conservatory sector are positive for the rest of 2020.

GGF Conservatory Association

The GGF’s Conservatory Association and Window and Door Group is meeting via Video Conference on Thursday 25^th June starting at 10.00am.

If you would like to attend this video-meeting please contact technical@ggf.org.uk.

Find out more about the Conservatory Association here

You can download the GGF Consumer Guide to Conservatories here

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GGF Provides Further Clarity on COVID-19 Guidance

Following reported confusion in the Glass & Glazing industry last week around the issue of whether or not companies can work in domestic properties, it was incumbent on the GGF as the industry’s leading trade body to contact Government with some of the key questions raised by GGF Members.

Throughout the COVD-19 crisis the GGF has always been strictly aligned to the Government Guidance and Public Health England (PHE) Guidelines. These guidelines were published on the GGF website on 8 April and cited in numerous subsequent GGF articles which included a direct link through to the Government web page on Social Distancing Guidance which can be read here.

The GGF has been in correspondence with Government since the start of the lockdown and has been careful to convey an accurate and credible position based on the information received from Government. In addition, the GGF has also been careful not to get embroiled in speculation and interpretations, which have led to unfounded rumours and misinformation causing reported confusion within the industry. These are serious issues and poor advice could in the worst case lead to loss of life and companies potentially facing very difficult legal positions.

The GGF position remains, as it has been since the outbreak of COVID-19 and that is; that companies must follow Government and Public Health England (PHE) Guidance on working in construction and in people’s homes and if working in Scotland, Northern Ireland or Wales to follow devolved Governments’ guidance, before taking any decision to carry out installation, repair or maintenance work.

In the last few days, the GGF has sought and gained further clarity from the Government Department of Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and reiterates that companies must follow the latest Government guidance.

In unoccupied properties; the Government advises that work can continue, only if it is safe to do so but companies must adhere to the Government Social Distancing guidance, which can be found here.
In occupied properties, the Government guidance emphasizes that only essential repair or maintenance work should be carried out and, only if it is safe to do so and is carried out strictly in line with the Government Social Distancing guidance which can be read here.

Note: Essential can be defined as; work required on a building where the occupants’ health and safety could be at risk. For example, this could be a damaged window or door, or a window or door that may be beyond repair and require replacement.

In relation to any essential work involved in a dwelling, this should only be carried out with the prior willing agreement of the occupants/owners.

Work that should not be undertaken includes non-essential home improvements inside occupied properties. This could include work such as upgrading windows and doors, glass interiors (such as screens, partitions, kitchen counter tops, splashbacks etc.), decorative glazing and roof lights (unless deemed an essential replacement).
Work outside the home on land surrounding the property, the Government guidance shows that this can be carried out if it is safe to do so and in line with Government Guidelines on Social Distancing. This could include conservatories, porches, orangeries, extensions, replacement roofline and glass and garden structures.
New build and housebuilding, the Government guidance shows this can continue, if it is safe to do so and in line with Government Guidance on Social Distancing and the Site Operating Procedures (SOP) published by the Construction Leadership Council. (The latest version of SOP was published on the GGF website on 15 April you can read this document here)
Manufacturing and processing, the Government advice shows that this can continue, if it is safe to do so and in line with Government Guidance on Social Distancing and guidance on the correct Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). The GGF published this specific guidance on 16 April, it can be found here.

The GGF asks that all companies refer to the Government guidelines in conjunction with the above clarification, prior to taking the responsible decision to undertake work or not.

The GGF emphasizes that health & safety comes first and that prior to making any decision, it is advised that all companies undertake a proper health and safety risk assessment for each individual job. The GGF published guidance on health and safety risk assessments on 7 April, you can read this here.

In addition the GGF urges all companies, prior to undertaking any work, to check with their insurers that they are covered for Public Health and Health and Safety Employer liability.

The GGF also advises that if work is undertaken, that companies must ensure their employees have suitable PPE as outlined in the Government Guidance.

At present, there is no set date for when the Social Distancing guidelines will change or will be eased. The GGF will continue to update Members and the industry as and when information from Government is received. It is in anticipated that there will be further Government announcements this week on Social Distancing in the workplace.

To see all the COVID-19 updates on the GGF website please visit: https://www.ggf.org.uk/category/covid-19/

GGF launches new Consumer Conservatory Guide

The GGF is pleased to announce the launch of a new publication for homeowners titled, “A Consumer Guide to Conservatories and Orangeries”.

The new Guide includes a background to the origins of conservatories as well as consumer advice on practical issues such as the best use of living space, foundations, materials selection and types of structures. In addition, there is also a list of general designs and styles of conservatories and orangeries and roof types.

On the new guide, Phil Goult, Chairman of the GGF Conservatory Association commented;

“I am positive this guide will prove extremely useful for homeowners. I would like to thank my fellow GGF Members in the Conservatory Association and the GGF technical team for producing this guide which is essential not just for consumers but for the entire conservatory sector.”

David Borland, GGF Senior Technical Officer collaborated with GGF Conservatory Association Members over a six month period to produce the publication. Following the launch, David commented;

“This has been a very interesting project as it has covered so many areas relating to the consumer’s journey to buy a conservatory or orangery. We had to consider many factors from designs to styles to materials on every part of the structure through to health and safety and legislation. The end result has seen yet another excellent GGF guide for consumers.”

The Consumer Guide to Conservatories and Orangeries is available for free download via the GGF’s award-winning consumer website www.myglazing.com and also on the GGF trade website www.ggf.org.uk Printed copies of the guide are also available from the GGF online shop http://shop.ggfmembers.com/

The UK Pavilion at Fensterbau Frontale 2020

The UK Pavilion at Fensterbau Frontale 2020, hosted by the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has been finalised with some of the UK glazing industry’s leading organisations co-exhibiting at the world’s largest international trade fair for the window industry. At Fensterbau 2020, the UK Pavilion will continue to be the number one destination for visiting UK companies. Situated in Hall 4A Stand 305, the UK Pavilion will occupy an 80m²space on the main thoroughfare between Halls 3 and 4.

As well as the GGF as hosts, the co-exhibitors who have signed up to the UK Pavilion are:

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