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Deceuninck Limited

| 18.09.17

Deceuninck helps build a sustainable home. Based on our core technologies of PVC extrusion and patented Twinson material, we create innovative building solutions for windows & doors, outdoor living, roofline & cladding, and interior. Our solutions meet today’s demand for timeless and elegant design, while striving to achieve the lowest possible ecological footprint.

The window and door systems we design and manufacture feature high insulation values for the best energy performance and long-lasting, colour-fast finishes for years of low maintenance.
Our outdoor living solutions feature our remarkable, PEFC-certified Twinson. This innovative and 100% recyclable material combines the best qualities of wood and PVC.
Deceuninck’s roofline and cladding range contributes to higher insulating values, is low maintenance and adds long-lasting elegance to homes and office buildings. When combined with insulation, Deceuninck’s cladding products present the perfect total concept for a well-insulated and comfortable home.
For interior applications, we offer a wide range of PVC window boards, wall and ceiling covering products available in contemporary as well as traditional styles, and a broad variety of Deceuninck colours and finishes.

Not only do our products contribute to a sustainable home, they are designed and manufactured according to a controlled closed loop philosophy that includes a service life of 50 years or more, as well as recycling and reuse at end of life.

Deceuninck is one of the top 3 players in Europe in its sector. We are active in more than 75 countries across Europe, North America and Asia, and are home to 2,821 employees – of which 670 in Belgium – working in 35 production and/or sales facilities. Deceuninck is listed on the Euronext stock exchange, and realised worldwide sales of over 558 million euro in 2010.

Innovation: We are here to develop engineered materials in PVC and wood composites.
Ecology: We are here to help you build a home that is more energy-efficient to live in.
Design: We are here to help you to express your own style.
We are here to build a sustainable ‘home’ for our people and our Customers

ASHI Group Ltd

| 18.09.17

With 50 years experience in the Home Improvement market, manufacturing your tailor made products in our UK factory, you can rest assured that you are transforming your home with a reliable brand. We are a National Company providing a local service with over 100 local showrooms. With over 1 million happy customers all over the country, Anglian Home Improvements is the market leader in double glazing and triple glazing, front and back doors, conservatories, orangeries, roof products and more .

National company- local service
Home Improvements – Windows, Doors, Conservatories, Orangeries, Extensions, Rooftrim & Garage Doors
Robust & solid Guarantees on all our products
Over 1 million customers, we are highly recommended
Bespoke products-Made in Britain

ASHI Group Ltd

| 18.09.17

National company- local service
Home Improvements – Windows, Doors, Conservatories, Orangeries, Extensions, Rooftrim & Garage Doors
Robust & solid Guarantees on all our products
Over 1 million customers, we are highly recommended
Bespoke products-Made in Britain

East Grinstead Glass Works Ltd

| 18.09.17

East Grinstead Glass pride ourselves on listening to our customers and endeavouring to meet their needs.
Small Family Run Business
Established 36 Years
Double Glazing & Conservatory Specialists

PVC-U Windows & Doors
Aluminium Windows & Doors
Conservatories
All Types of Glass Cut To Size
Leaded Light Repairs

Alpha Facilities Group Limited

| 18.09.17

Alpha have completed many projects and refurbishments securing and improving commercial and domestic premises for over 30 years, priding ourselves not only on the quality of goods we supply but expert fitting, and overall customer satisfaction.

All properties we work in are occupied to some degree, some by vulnerable adults or children. Respect for the home and the customer is key. Maintaining a safe and secure environment for the customer and our workforce drives our Code of Conduct. We expect anyone working in a property to follow our Code of Conduct for working in occupied properties, which includes a focus on security and supporting vulnerable customers. Sources such as the Tenant Services Authority have been used to develop this Code. Operatives are trained using role play and toolbox talks to understand the need for care and attention.

Alpha Glass offer for their clients a Glass safety analysis & report service
Emergency response service
First time fix
National coverage controlled from central hub
Glass polishing service as an alternative to re-glazing
Replacement Locks

All jobs are monitored and feedback is recorded and reviewed on a daily basis, including:

Rapid Response times
Staff politeness and courteousness
Works completed to customers satisfaction
All work areas are tidy and left as found
Complaints handling is dealt with and resolved with 48 hours
Customer support experience
10 Year guarantee on all UPVC windows & doors

Alpha Glass & Glazing Key business offering:

Highly experience Technicians
Consistent high levels of service
Market leading response times in both emergency & reactive
Head Office ‘hub’ in the UK Midlands
National commercial & domestic glazing service 24/7

Low Sightline Insulated Glass Units

News | 15.09.17

The Glass and Glazing Federation recognises the rise in the number of Insulating Glass Unit Manufacturers producing narrow cavity IGUs with an edge-seal sightline of 5-6mm to meet the need for improved energy performance of windows within the Heritage Sector.

This has increased demand within the UK for windows and doors glazed with Insulating Glass Units with either cavity widths between 4mm and 8mm or edge seal sightlines (edge of glass to top to spacer-bar) below that normally used in the construction of IGUs or a combination of both. This demand is being created by local planning and conservation guidance that requires IGUs to be glazed into timber windows with through-glazing bars with lower than normal rebate depth.

The requirement for IGUs to be placed on the European market is regulated by the Construction Products Regulations (CPR). The IGU should be manufactured in conformity with the harmonised European Standard (hEN) EN 1279-5 and conform to all other parts of the series, EN 1279 parts 1 to 4 and EN 1279-6. In order to comply with this standard, Type Testing to EN 1279-2, ‘Long term test method and requirements for moisture penetration’ and EN 1279-3, ‘Long term test method and requirements for gas leakage rate and for gas concentration tolerances’, must be undertaken by the IGU manufacturer. IGUs with reduced sightlines below 8mm need to have achieved passes to both parts 2 & 3 when tested to these standards. There is also a requirement under EN 1279-4, ‘Methods of test for physical attributes of edge seals’, for the manufacturer of the edge-seal components to confirm that the manufactured edge-seal dimensions provide sufficient strength to enable the IGU to withstand the stresses exerted on it by wind-loading.

For an IGU to be durable and to provide a viable, economical service life, positive Type Test results for parts 2 and 3 are required and the edge-seal component manufacturers must provide confirmation that the construction is suitable by providing information in accordance with EN 1279-4.

The GGF’s position on the manufacture of IGUs is that all IGUs placed on the market in the UK must have achieved passes to EN 1279 parts 2 and 3, and have an EN 1279-4 component manufacturer confirmation. Any manufacturer producing these reduced sightline IGUs must meet the requirements of the CPR in Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

It should be noted that a majority of these reduced sightline IGUs are also manufactured with cavity widths of 4mm, 6mm or 8mm and although these cavity widths should not affect the results of EN 1279 part 2 testing, some concern has also been expressed regarding the ability of these narrow cavity IGUs to be gas filled within the concentration limits required and therefore their ability to achieve an EN 1279-3 pass.

Since the end of 2014, in an attempt to resolve the issues with planning specifications and the inability of low-sightline IGUs to achieve positive results when Type Tested to EN 1279 parts 2 and 3, the GGF have been in discussion with various groups and have given a number of presentations to Local Authorities in Scotland. These presentations have highlighted the issue of durability and early failure of this type of IGU and although positively received, these IGUs continue to appear as a condition in planning consents. The GGF’s primary focus has been to work with Historic Environment Scotland and help them review their Guidance, ‘Managing Change in the Historic Environment – Windows’ and guide planning officers, when replacing windows or in new build situation, towards using modern manufacturing specifications, thereby removing the demand for these non-compliant EN 1279 IGUs. The GGF have commented on the latest version of the guide and are now awaiting the amended revision to review before publication.

The GGF have also been involved with a number of other groups in an attempt to highlight the issues when installing this type of IGU. These groups include the Scottish Planning Enforcement Officers Forum, Local Authority Building Standards Scotland (LABSS), Head of Planning Scotland (HOPS) and the Energy Savings Trust. A number of meetings and discussions with MSPs have also taken place and we have acted on their advice in attempting to move this issue forward.

The GGF remain open to working with these groups in an attempt to educate Planning Officers, Building Control Officers and Trading Standards Officers to help provide end users (homeowners, Local Authorities and Housing Associations) to protect them from the potential significant future costs of early replacement of these non-compliant IGUs.

Thousands seek advice on botched home improvements

| 01.09.17

Nearly 4,000 people contacted Citizens Advice with window or door fitting problems in 2016, and the national charity has advice on how to avoid a similar fate.

Last year nearly 4,000 people contacted the Citizens Advice consumer service with problems related to having new windows or doors fitted in their homes, the national charity revealed this week.

In total the Citizens Advice consumer service assisted people with 40,000 problems related to home improvement or maintenance work in 2016. Two-thirds of those enquiries were about poor service, such as late completion of jobs or poor workmanship.

Gillian Guy, Chief Executive of Citizens Advice, said that thousands of people are seeking advice after home improvement jobs go bad.

“People trying to improve their homes are finding them in a worse state than before they started,” she said. “Dealing with botched jobs and unfinished work means many are left out of pocket and face huge disruptions to their lives.”

Citizens Advice recommends that people seek references before hiring a trader, and finding out if the trader/company is part of a trade body, as trade bodies have codes of practices and can help to resolve disputes if things go wrong. It also advises asking for a written contract and keeping copies of receipts.

Our advice – look for the GGF logo

MyGlazing.com urges all homeowners to use a GGF installer for their window or door home improvement work, as well as for other glass and glazing related work such as having a conservatory or new roofline installed.

This will ensure you not only get the job done right but you’ll also receive comprehensive consumer protection including free and automatic deposit protection and access to the GGF Conciliation Service in the unlikely event that a dispute arises.

The Glass and Glazing Federation is the leading trade body representing companies that make, supply or fit, glass and glazing related products in the UK. All GGF Member companies that sell directly to consumers must comply with the GGF Consumer Code of Practice

Hazlemere Window Company Limited Seeking More Experienced Staff Due To Expansion

Members News | 29.08.17

Hazlemere are currently seeking to employ people in a wide range of positions. See below:
WINDOW & DOOR FITTERS
At Hazlemere, it is important to us that we deliver an exceptional service to our customers, so to achieve this it is vital that we have a team of talented and experienced window & door fitters. HWC is looking for both experienced commercial and experienced domestic window and door fitters. To be considered for the role you must have:

Previous quality fitting experience
A passion for delivering excellent customer service
Be a good communicator
Be self-motivated with the ability to work on your own initiative.
UK driving licence
MTC Card

PROJECT MANAGER
Purpose of the Role: Reporting to the Commercial Operations Director, the purpose of the role of Project Manager is to manage the commercial window and door installation process and installers to ensure that the companies numerous double glazing commercial projects are completed to an excellent level of customer services. To control customer debts and keep debtors list to an acceptable minimum. Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

1. To manage all installers to undertake installations within the KPIs set and agreed with the Line Manager.

2. Manage a number of Installation teams and any other resources required for the effective and efficient running of the department. Manage and maintain all HR responsibilities and employee and self-employed contractual obligations and enforce and monitor KPI’s for all staff within the installation system.

3. Provide accurate, regular and timely management information on customer records, completed installations and customer debtors.

4. Set communicate targets with the Installers and other members of the Commercial department.

5. Communicate and keep update all customers at point of Installation until completion and maintain excellent customer services.

6. Carry out any other duties that may be deemed necessary for the completion of the works by the company and/or the line manager.

7. Ensure that all customer contractual obligations are met.

8. Enforce and monitor all Health and Safety aspects on site and within the team, ensure all relevant training is up to date for all Installation staff

9. Deal with and resolve or delegate any on site issue as they arise.

10. Monitor and arrange as applicable relevant training to enable installer to carry out installations works

11. Raise, monitor, action and report on Non-conformances as necessary.

Personal Specification:

• Health & Safety Training to Management level

• CSCS card holder

• SMSTS Qualified

• Contractual and Health and Safety knowledge

WINDOW & DOOR SURVEYOR
The role of Window & Door Surveyor is part field and part office based. In essence, the role is to take a contract from the point of sale to the point where it is ready for order processing prior to installation. Duties include:

Making appointments with customers to carry out the survey.
Meeting with customer at their premises and reviewing the contract sold.
Discussing and confirming with client all choices regarding design.
Carrying out a comprehensive survey to determine manufacturing sizes.
Identifying any discrepancies between the contract sold and the final work to be carried out.
Liaising with Contracts Manager regarding any alterations to contract.
Drawing up survey to enable order processing and producing paperwork required for installation.
Qualities required include:

Previous surveying experience.
Good knowledge of current Building Regulations.
A methodical and accurate work ethic.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Good working knowledge of the window/conservatory/building industry.
Computer literate.
MTC card or equivalent.
UK driving licence.

CONSERVATORY INSTALLERS
At Hazlemere, it is important to us that we deliver an exceptional service to our customers, so to achieve this it is vital that we have teams of talented and experienced conservatory installers. To be considered for the role you must have:

Previous conservatory fitting experience
A passion for delivering excellent customer service
Be a good communicator
Be self-motivated with the ability to work on your own initiative.
UK driving licence
MTC Card

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Hazlemere Commercial, part of the Hazlemere Group are looking to recruit a new senior team member to join our busy Department working within the commercial sector: The Company has three decades of fenestration experience – offering both replacement and new build Windows, Doors and curtain wall facades. High Wycombe based. Duties to include:

New Business Development
Client Retention
Business Development Planning
General Management Responsibilities
Key Requirements:

Fenestration Industry experience essential
Previous leadership and motivational skills
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
A good deal of common sense, etiquette and ability to think on one’s feet
Ability to work without supervision and to work as part of a team
Advanced experience and knowledge of Microsoft office
This is a senior full-time position and carries a competitive salary, commensurate with previous experience and 22 days holiday, plus statutory holidays.

COMMERCIAL TRAINEE ESTIMATOR
Hazlemere Commercial is currently looking for a full time Commercial Trainee Estimator to join this busy Division of Hazlemere Window Company Ltd, working within the commercial window, door and curtain walling sector. Excellent attention to detail is required along with GCSE or equivalent Maths. Must be able to work within a team environment.

This position carries 22 days annual holiday plus bank holidays and various preferential employee benefits. Hours are 40 per week Monday to Friday based at the High Wycombe Head Office.

COMMERCIAL DRAUGHTSMAN
The role of Commercial Draughtsman is Head Office based. In essence, the main function of this job role is to produce detailed drawings utilising AutoCAD. Information for producing these drawings shall be extracted from either the Surveyors site details and measurements or architects drawings. In addition there will also be a requirement to process windows, doors and curtain walling through Sapa Logic and AluK Logikal software packages. As and when required the Commercial Estimating Department will require drawings to be produced to help the Commercial Division secure new work. This role also involves the requisitioning of items and materials i.e. aluminium pressings, brackets, Teleflex, folding openers, trickle vents, balances for sliding sashes etc. Duties include:

Assisting the Estimating Team in the submission of commercial tenders.
Discussing and confirming with the Estimating Team and Surveyors all client choices regarding design.
Requisitioning of items and materials for pilot windows, projects and commercial contracts.
Processing of windows, doors and curtain walling using software supplied by each systems house.
Producing comprehensive detailed AutoCAD drawings to manufacturing sizes.
Identifying any discrepancies between the contract sold and the final work to be carried out.
Liaising with each Surveyor, Project Manager and Operations Director regarding any alterations to contract.
Drawing up survey to enable order processing and producing paperwork required for installation.
Qualities required include:

Previous AutoCAD experience.
A methodical and accurate work ethic.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ideally a reasonable working knowledge of the window/building/glazing industry.
Computer literate.

To apply email your CV and current salary to recruitment@hazlemere.co.uk Alternatively, please call Maha Urbanski on 01494 417731 to request an application pack and/or discuss any role.

GGF Consumer Survey Provides Useful Insights

News, Politics | 07.04.17

The GGF recently commissioned an independent consumer survey and the final results have revealed some useful insights for the Federation and its Members.

The Survey conducted by One Poll was sent to 2000 homeowners across the UK who were asked 18 questions covering a range of topics including energy efficiency, competent person schemes and consumer codes.

On the release of the survey results, James Lee, GGF Director of Marketing and Communications said, “With all the work the GGF is doing to help consumer facing Members, it seemed logical for the GGF to survey consumers to understand and evaluate their views and opinions. The results have proved both insightful and encouraging.”

The GGF plans to use the results in several different ways.

Firstly, they will be used to support the GGF/MyGlazing.com consumer PR campaign. The survey’s results will also underpin the GGF’s political messages and ongoing activity. In addition, the GGF will use the survey to promote the GGF’s approved Consumer Code to both existing Members and wider industry.

A selection of the headlines from the survey are listed below:

Energy Efficiency

62% of consumers are unaware that more than 20% of heat energy in the home is lost through inefficient windows and doors
On average, consumers believe only 17% of heat energy in the home is lost through inefficient windows and doors
37% are surprised to find that 23% of heat energy in the home is lost through inefficient windows and doors
51% of those surveyed say that knowing 23% of heat energy in the home is lost through inefficient windows and doors, makes them consider installing new windows and doors
54% of homeowners have energy efficient windows and doors installed
Almost 75% would consider energy efficient windows and doors important when buying a new home

Consumer Code

30% said they have referred to a consumer code when making a purchase.
53.5% said they haven’t yet referred to a consumer code but would do in the future.
58% said that knowing a company’s ‘Consumer Code of Conduct’ had been approved by a Government-backed body such as the Chartered Trading Standards Institute would influence their purchasing decision
Only 17% said they have never heard of a consumer code

General consumer views

57% would install new windows and doors to increase the value of their home; only 10% would never consider this as a means of increasing value
67% of homeowners spent some money on home improvements in 2016
62% have heard of a Competent Persons Scheme
Energy saving tops the list of reasons why homeowners would install new windows, at 35%; 25% say money saving is their first priority, 14% want to keep out noise
29% of homeowners will consider making home improvements in the next 18 months
Of those considering making home improvements in the next 18 months, top of the list of considerations is new windows at 33%
58% of homeowners distrust glazing/home improvement companies who contact them unsolicited

The GGF intends to conduct more consumer surveys in future to support myglazing.com content and to help steer the GGF’s future strategies for its support package for the benefit of its consumer facing Members.

The GGF Glossary

Uncategorized | 23.01.17

The Glass and Glazing Industry has thousands of products and components as well as companies. Due to its size and diverse nature, it’s also full of jargon and terminology that quite often varies from region to region, country to country, sector to sector and even in some companies from colleague to colleague.

The GGF Glossary is here to help anyone who needs help in understanding it all. It is by no means exhaustive and the GGF is aiming to update this page regularly. If you have and addition or feel something is missing then please contact the GGF and we’ll include it in the GGF Glossary.

Term	Definition
Acoustic Glass :	Glass that has been treated to improve it’s soundproofing qualities
Annealed Glass :	Annealing is a process of slowly cooling hot glass after it’s been formed, to relieve residual internal stresses that could cause breakage during manufacture. Annealing glass improves it’s durability
Approved Documents :	The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government publishes guidance called ‘Approved Documents’ on ways to meet building regulations. These contain: – general guidance on the performance expected of materials and building work in order to comply with the building regulations – practical examples and solutions on how to achieve compliance for some of the more common building situations
Argon gas :	Double and triple glazed windows, commonly have argon gas between the panes to improve insulation and soundproofing. Argon gas is put into the glazing units because it is denser than air and therefore has greater insulating values than air.
Astrigal bars :	These are thin wooden moudlings placed on glass to create a period look. They are often used to create the traditional Georgian window look.
Awning windows :	These are casement windows that are hinged at the top of the frame.
Building Regulations :	Building regulations in the United Kingdom are statutory instruments or statutory regulations that seek to ensure that the policies set out in the relevant legislation are carried out. Building regulations approval is required for most building work in the UK. Building regulations that apply across England and Wales are set out in the Building Act 1984 while those that apply across Scotland are set out in the Building (Scotland) Act 2003.
British Standards :	British Standards are the standards produced by the BSI Group which is incorporated under a royal charter (and which is formally designated as the national standards body (NSB) for the UK). The BSI Group produces British Standards under the authority of the charter with the key objective being to set up national standards of quality for goods and services.
Casement window :	A casement is a window that is attached to its frame by one or more hinges at the side. They are used singly or in pairs within a common frame, in which case they are hinged on the outside. Casement windows are often held open using a casement stay. Windows hinged at the top are referred to as awning windows, and ones hinged at the bottom are called hoppers.
Construction Products Regulation :	Often abbreviated to CPR, the Construction Products Regulation was started in 2013 under the EU but was fully integrated into UK legislation in 2019. This guidance is about placing construction products on the GB market. The GB market refers to England, Wales and Scotland. There is a separate Construction Products Regulation for Northern Ireland. Also in the Republic of Ireland, the CPR is under the EU. The CPR is the legislation that underpins CE Marking and UKCA marking of constrcution products.
Composite doors :	Composite doors are made of a selection of materials often including core products such as timber and uPVC. Each material is chosen for its specific properties with the aim being that when combined they will make doors stronger and more durable.
Curtain wall :	A curtain wall system is an outer covering of a building in which the outer walls are non-structural, it’s purpose being to keep the weather out and the occupants in. Since the curtain wall is non-structural, it can be made of lightweight materials, thereby reducing construction costs. Glass is commonly used as the curtain wall this offers the advantage of increased natural light. In some cases glass curtain walling can also be used to describe full floor to ceiling glass panels installed in an building’s interior. This is common in office spaces and commercial buildings.
Double glazing :	Windows which have two layers of glass with a space between them, designed to reduce loss of heat and exclude noise.
Double hung :	Often used to describe a sash window that has two vertical sliding sashes within the larger window frame. Each sliding sash closes/opens a different part of the opening and usually has counterweight on each side.
Emergency glazing :	This is a common description when a window or door has been broken or damaged and requires an emergency glazing company to make safe, either by replacement or boarding up until a replacement can be installed. The GGF criteria for emergency glazing companies is that they operate at all times (24/7, every day of the year).
Emissivity :	The emissivity of a glass surface is its effectiveness in emitting energy as thermal radiation. Many glass manufacturers reduce emissivity by coating glass, allowing heat to remain inside the house and also to prevent solar heat coming into a property and causing overheating.
Energy ratings :	These are used to assess the total energy performance of products such as windows and doors in the same way that household goods like fridges are energy rated using the rainbow label system. A window or door energy rating will not only measure the total energy loss, as a U-value does, but also the energy gain and the air leakage through the window or door. In the UK British Fenstration Rating Council are the leading company when it comes to window and door energy ratings.
Fabrication :	Fabrication is the manufacturing process of cutting and assembling the window profiles (frames) together and adding hardware (handles, hinges, locks) along with weatherseals and gaskets to make a finished window (or door)
Fan lights :	A fan light is a glazed opening above a doorframe or above the lintel in a doorframe. It is usually designed to allow natural light into a hallway or darker area of a building.
Fenestration :	This is the process of positioning, installing and fixing a window, door or skylight in an opening in any type of building.
Fire-resistant glazing :	Fire Rated Glass (also known as Fire Resistant Glass) is specialist glass that has been proven to provide a period protection against fire during a Fire Resistance Test. Fire resistant glass is used in Fire Resistant Glazing systems (with special fire resistant seals and components). Fire resistant glazing systems will only work to maximum performance if installed correctly. Certain types of fire rated glass will also provide a degree of protection (insulation) against the heat of a fire.
Float glass	Float glass is a sheet of glass made by floating molten glass on a bed of molten metal, typically tin, although lead and other various low-melting-point alloys have been used in this process. This method gives the sheet uniform thickness and very flat surfaces. Float glass is the most commonly used glass in modern glazing (windows/doors/conservatories and curtain walling)
Glazier :	A tradesman responsible for cutting, installing, and removing glass. They also refer to blueprints to figure out the size, shape, and location of the glass in the building. Glaziers may work with glass in various surfaces and settings, such as cutting and installing windows, doors, shower doors, skylights, storefronts, display cases, mirrors, facades, interior walls, ceilings, and tabletops.
Heat soaking :	Heat soaking. The process involves placing the tempered glass inside a chamber and raising the temperature to approximately 290ºC to accelerate nickel sulfide expansion. The process reduces the risk of spontaneous breakage.
Heritage windows :	A heritage window is a type of window that has been manufactured specifically to be installed in a heritage building or building within a conservation area. These type of windows are made with modern materials and used as replica or close to replica replacements for the original windows in historic (usually 100 years or older) buildings
Insulating Glass Unit (IGU) :	An insulating glass unit (IGU) consists of two or more glass panes separated by a vacuum or gas-filled space to reduce heat transfer in and out of a building. A window with insulating glass is commonly known as double glazing or a double-paned window, triple glazing or a triple-paned window, or even quadruple glazing or a quadruple-paned window, depending upon how many panes of glass are used in its construction. IGUs are often referred to as “sealed units”.
Krypton gas :	An inert gas commonly used to fill small air spaces (cavities) between glass panes, resulting in improved year-round thermal performance. Krypton gas is sometimes mixed with Argon gas to fill the vacuum between glass panes in the production of insulated glass units.
Laminated Glass :	This type of safety glass holds together when shattered. In the event of breaking, it is held in place by an interlayer, typically of polyvinyl butyral (PVB), ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA), or Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU), between its two or more layers of glass. The interlayer keeps the layers of glass bonded even when broken, and its high strength prevents the glass from breaking up into large sharp pieces. This produces a characteristic “spider web” cracking pattern when the impact is not enough to completely pierce the glass.
Lantern (roof lantern) :	Architectural lanterns are part of a larger roof and provide natural light into the space or room below. In relation to glass and glazing these are products that have a similar affect as skylights (roof windows)
Lightwell :	a lightwell, sky-well, or air shaft is an unroofed external space provided within a large building to allow light and air to reach what would otherwise be a dark or unventilated area. Lightwells may be lined with glazed bricks to increase the reflection of sunlight within the space
Low E Glass :	Low E stands for Low Emissivity. This is where glass has been treated to reduced energy being emitted from a building or into a building through panes of glass.
Mullion	A mullion is a vertical element that forms a division between units of a window or screen, or is used decoratively. When dividing adjacent window units its primary purpose is a rigid support to the glazing of the window. Its secondary purpose is to provide structural support to an arch or lintel above the window opening. Horizontal elements separating the head of a door from a window above are both a head jamb and horizontal mullion and are called transoms.
Processors (Glass)	Companies that buy flat glass and then put it through a process to make it perform differently. For example, to make it toughened glass through thermally heating.)
Profiles	These are the lengths of framing created by systems houses and framing manufacturers and are supplied to fabricators to trim and develop into window frames.
R-value :	the R-value is the term used for thermal resistance in a material. It is a measure of how well a two-dimensional barrier, such as a layer of insulation, a window or a complete wall or ceiling, resists the conductive flow of heat. R-value is the temperature difference per unit of heat flux needed to sustain one unit heat flux between the warmer surface and colder surface of a barrier under steady-state conditions.
Rooflight :	A window built into a roof and sometimes referred to as a sky light. These are usually installed to increase natural light into an area (such as a loft) where there may not be much natural daylight.
Roofline :	This is a generic description for the products that are installed at the edges of roofs and include fascia boards, soffits, bargeboards, antefixes and cladding that forms the frontage immediately below the roof and the eaves of many homes and building.
Sash windows :	A sash window or hung sash window is made of one or more movable panels, or “sashes”. The individual sashes are traditionally paned windows but can now contain an individual insulated glass unit to create a double glazed sash window.
Security glass :	This is a specialist type of glass that prevents easy breakage and makes it difficult for burglars or intruders to enter a property. Security glass can be toughened glass (sometimes known as tempered glass), laminated glass or wire mesh glass (glass with wire mesh inside sometimes known as Georgian wire glass – not so common today).
Secondary glazing :	This is a glazing system that is installed inside a property when there are restrictions to replace the exterior windows. Secondary glazing often installed in historic buildings and is fixed to the sill inside the building. It
Self-cleaning glass :	Self-cleaning glass is a specific type of glass with a coated external surface that keeps itself free of dirt and grime. The field of self-cleaning coatings on glass is divided into two categories: hydrophobic and hydrophyllic. These two types of coating both clean themselves through the action of water, the former by rolling droplets and the latter by sheeting water that carries away dirt. Hydrophilic coatings based on titania (titanium dioxide), however, have an additional property: they can chemically break down absorbed dirt in sunlight. This is often an option for hard to access windows.
Sight line :	The perimeter of a window opening that admits daylight into living and work areas.
Single glazing :	A window that has one pane of glass. This type of glazing is usually found in older windows and is the least energy efficient glazing option.
Skylights :	A description often used for roof windows or rooflights
Solar gain :	Solar gain (also known as solar heat gain or passive solar gain) is the increase in thermal energy in a building as the glass (in a window) absorbs solar radiation via sunlight. This can cause overheating in a building.
Spacer bar :	A spacer bar is the thin hollow aluminium frame that separates the two glass panes in a double glazed window. The spacer bar is bonded to the glass panes via a primary and secondary seal, creating an airtight cavity enabling it to be filled with air or gas to reduce heat and sound transfer.
Tilt and turn :	Tilt and turn windows can be opened fully like a casement window (inwards) or they can be tilted from the bottom so that the top of the window is angled into the room, giving a smaller opening for ventilation. The tilted opening also has the added benefit of increased security and safety as no one can fit through the gap.
Trickle ventilator :	A trickle ventilator (sometimes called trickle vent) is a very small opening in a window that allows small amounts of ventilation in spaces intended to be naturally ventilated when major elements of the design – windows, doors, etc., are otherwise closed. Trickle vents are used extensively in the UK and Europe and are integrated into window frames to provide minimum ventilation requirements for naturally ventilated spaces.
Toughened glass :	Tempered or toughened glass is a type of safety glass processed by controlled thermal or chemical treatments to increase its strength compared with normal glass.
Triple glazing :	A insulated glass unit or window that has three panes of glass with two spaces (vacuums) separating the panes. The vacuums are usually filled with argon gas to reduce heat loss. Triple glazing can offer great security and can be more effective for thermal performance.
UPVC :	UPVC is an abbreviation or Unplasticized PolyVinyl Chloride and is a rigid, chemically resistant form of PVC used for pipework, window frames, and other structures. UPVC is sometimes referred to as PVC-U or plastic or PVC when describing double glazing.
U-Value :	U-values measure how effective a material is an insulator. The lower the U-value is, the better the material is as a heat insulator. U-values are generally used to describe the thermal performance glazing/windows.
Vertical sliders :	Another name for a double hung sash window
Warm edge :	A warm edge spacer is a type of spacer bar used in insulated glazing. It separates the panes of glass in double or triple glazing, or curtain walling and seals off the air cavity between each. Recent warm edge spacers are generally made from plastics, although stainless steel can meet the definition.
WER (Window Energy Rating) :	A rating systems led by the British Fenestration Rating Council (BFRC), that reviews the whole energy performance of a window, including all of its components. Ratings can go from highest triple A to lowest F and is presented in the rainbow labelling style often seen in white goods such as refrigerators
Window Film :	Window film is a thin laminate film that can be installed to the interior or exterior of glass surfaces in the interior or exterior in homes and buildings. It’s often used to increase privacy, solar control, safety and security or to block out strong sunlight. Window film should be installed by professional service companies to ensure best performance.

What homeowners really think about energy efficient glazing

| 05.01.17

We asked homeowners around the UK what they really think about glazing, home improvements, energy efficiency and more – here’s a first look at the results.

MyGlazing.com recently commissioned an independent survey of 2,000 homeowners, revealing useful insights into home improvements, energy efficiency knowledge and what house hunters look for when buying a property.

The research also delved into the understanding of Consumer Codes of Conduct, revealing that more knowledge is needed to arm homeowners with extra protection when making investments in home improvements.

James Lee, GGF Director of Marketing and Communications said: “With all the work the GGF and MyGlazing.com is doing to help homeowners improve their properties, it was important for us to gain a deeper understanding of property owners, their views, opinions and buying habits.

“The results have proved extremely insightful and interesting – from the measures people take to stay warm in their properties, through to how much they’re spending on essential home improvements vs non-essential items.

“We’ll be using the knowledge we’ve gained to ensure the Be Informed and Ideas sections of the MyGlazing.com website are relevant, helpful and exciting for those who want to use glass and glazing to breathe new life into their property.”

A selection of the headlines from the survey include:

Energy efficiency

62% of consumers are unaware that more than 20% of heat energy in the home is lost through inefficient windows and doors
37% are surprised to find that 23% of heat energy in the home is lost through inefficient windows and doors
54% of homeowners have energy efficient windows and doors installed
Almost 75% would consider energy efficient windows and doors important when buying a new home

Related: A guide to energy efficient glazing

Consumer codes

30% said they have referred to a Consumer Code of Practice when making a purchase
Only 17% said they have never heard of a Consumer Code of Practice

Related: The GGF Consumer Code of Practice

General consumer views

57% would install new windows and doors to increase the value of their home; only 10% would never consider this as a means of increasing value
67% of homeowners spent money on home improvements in 2016
Energy-saving tops the list of reasons why homeowners would install new windows, at 35%, whilst 25% say money-saving is their first priority and 14% want to keep out noise
29% of homeowners will consider making home improvements in the next 18 months

Keep up to date with our blogs and news stories to find out more about the findings, and how the research can benefit you and your home.

Listen up! MyGlazing.com on National Radio

Legislation, News, Politics | 18.10.16

In an exclusive interview with the Homes Under the Hammer presenter, Brian talked about the history of the GGF – the glazing industry’s primary trade association – and the many benefits and resources it provides to consumers looking to buy windows, doors and conservatories to improve their homes.

Brian also highlighted how windows have dramatically changed over the years and pointed out the huge advantages of upgrading to modern energy efficient glazing, and how to find out the energy savings you can make using the GGF Energy Savings Calculator.

You can listen online here – select the 18:00 – 18:30 time slot, then go to 3 mins 30 secs to find the start of the interview.

GGF Forms The Helix Group

News | 22.09.16

Within The Helix Group will be some well-known industry brands including:

FENSA, the main competent person scheme for the industry’s installation companies
GGFi, one of the industry’s leading home improvement insurance companies
British Fenestration Rating Council (BFRC), the premier UK authority for independently verified ratings of energy efficient windows and energy efficient doors
RISA, the independent and impartial Inspection and Auditing services to the Fenestration and Construction Industries
Helix Training (formerly GGF Training Ltd), the unique education and training organization for a wide range of industries
Borough IT, the award winning IT solutions company

Jon Vanstone, Chief Executive of The Helix Group commented, “This is an exciting development following the GGF’s decision to restructure its companies. With all the GGF’s commercial subsidiaries under one Group company, we will focus on our strengths and aim to further improve the performances of the companies within the Group to provide greater support for the GGF.”

Brian Baker, Chairman of the GGF Board and Immediate Past President added, “This is positive step by the GGF Board that will allow the subsidiary companies to concentrate solely on their commercial objectives whilst the GGF focuses on continuing the delivery of high level benefits for its Membership.”

How to keep your home cool in a heat wave

| 19.07.16

Feeling the heat before you’ve even walked out the door? Here are some handy tips to ensure your home stays cooler during the hot summer months.

1. Keep curtains and blinds closed

The simplest way to avoid the heat of the sun is to block it out. Close any curtains and blinds on the sun-exposed side of your home – and remember that this side may change throughout the day.

2. Avoid generating heat & humidity

When the mercury rises, it may be advisable to shelve those plans for an oven roast and opt for a cold salad instead. Similarly, cover pans on the stovetop and take shorter showers to avoid increasing your home’s humidity through the generation of steam.

3. Set trickle ventilators to the open position

With the sun’s heat dissipating at the end of the day, it’s natural to want to let the cooler night air into your home and even to leave windows open overnight.

In this case it is important to make sure security latches are set, or if you have trickle ventilators to simply verify these are in the open position – allowing cool air to flow in while maintaining the security of a closed window.

4. Use high efficiency lighting

The light bulbs in your home give off heat as well as light. Fluorescent and LED light bulbs generate significantly less heat than incandescent bulbs, so switching to these can make a real difference.

5. Open windows to create airflow

Opening windows on opposite sides of a room or your house can create a corridor for air to flow through, resulting in a refreshing breeze circulating in your home. Remember to consider the security requirements of any open windows to protect your property and possessions.

6. Investigate glazing solutions

If your home has air conditioning, insulating glass units such as double glazed or triple glazed window units can assist in keeping the air in your home cooler and minimise heat transfer from the outdoors entering via conduction. Solar control glass types are widely available if you are considering installing new windows.

7. Consider window film for your windows

Applying solar control film to your home’s windows can reduce the amount of the sun’s heat that penetrates through them and into your home. Talk to a glazing professional about whether window film could help keep your home cooler in summer.

GGF LAUNCHES NEW WINDOW AND DOOR GUIDE

News, Politics | 19.04.16

Launched at The FIT Show on 14 April by Michael Sulston, GGF Technical Officer this latest publication is an update of the 2011 version and is in response to the recent revision of the British Standard BS 8213-4: 2016 Windows and Doors –Part 4: Code of practice for the survey and installation of windows and external doorsets.

The new Guide has been re-designed and edited by a Technical Working Party of the GGF Window and Door Technical Committee. As well as complementing the British Standard, it reflects the feedback received from GGF members, along with the expertise of specialists covering all the elements of window surveying and installation including; window design, glazing components and hardware for both windows and doorsets.

Michael Sulston commented; “The Technical Working Party was very careful to ensure that the GGF document in no way contradicted the British Standard. To achieve this it has gone through a rigorous review allowing all sections of the home improvement sector to comment whilst the Technical Working Party continually monitored both the new guidance and Standard to ensure there was no conflicting information. The completed guidance is a true reflection of modern working practices rubber stamped by those that actually carry out such work.”

The GGF has also added important and helpful Good Practice Notes throughout the guide. Due to their protocols, the British Standards Institute (BSI) cannot include such notes within their publications.

This new revised edition also includes;

Updates relating to fixing techniques
Clearer insight on the requirements for enhanced security
The latest versions of the Approved Documents relating to the Building Regulations
The latest recommendations in the handling and removal of asbestos
Enhanced and clearer graphic illustrations, tables and diagrams

Steve Rice, GGF Director of Technical Affairs added, “These updates will make the GGF Good Practice Guide, the publication of choice for all issues relating to the survey and installation of replacement windows and doorsets in England and Wales. It is a welcome newly revised edition to the GGF’s library of technical publications.”

The new revised Guide is now available for free download from the Members Area of the GGF website https://www.ggf.org.uk/members.

Note on further changes:

The latest Guide may be subject to further revision in June/July in event of changes Following a recent Government (Department of Communities and Local Government) review of the position regarding Approved Document B guidance for replacement windows and the overall scope of the works to be covered. It is expected that the outcome of the review and the scope will be completed by 30^th June 2016 and Government guidance will follow soon after.

Following the outcomes of the review, the GGF will make any necessary changes to the Guide and send a printed copy to every Member. If extra printed copies are required thereafter Members will be able to order them at a special Members’ discount from the GGF shop https://shop.ggfmembers.com/ in July/August.

GGF GROUP FIT AND READY

Events, News | 08.04.16

The GGF Group is looking forward to The FIT Show at Telford Exhibition Centre next week with a packed schedule of promotional, educational and networking activity across all three days of the show.

Nigel Rees, GGF Group Chief Executive commented, “With an anticipated visiting audience of over 8000 visitors, we will be aiming to increase the profile of the GGF Group’s brands at the FIT Show. We are looking forward to a busy and exciting three days with new product launches, great networking opportunities and ongoing support for the show’s main features the Master Fitter Challenge and the Seminar Programme.”

The GGF Group will be promoting its four participating brands in Hall 3 on Stand 306. In addition, FENSA will be headline sponsor of the Master Fitter Challenge competition which dominates the entrance (foyer area) of the show and is a major feature of the show with the winner being announced at the FIT Show Gala Dinner – which will be attended by representatives from the GGF Group.

The GGF Group presence will also be prominent within the FIT Show Seminar Programme with no less than 9 presentation slots which will feature the launches of; FENSA Window energy Ratings (WERS), the New GGF Conservatory Installation Guide, the redesigned and digitalized Energy Savings Calculator and the new GGF Window and Door Guide.

As well as new product launches, the GGF Group Seminars will also provide key information to help business on areas such as; Consumer Rights, Glazing in Conservation Areas, Installation of Conservatories, Windows and Doors, Building Regulations, Window Energy Ratings and much more.

As Headline Sponsorship of the Master Fitter Challenge (MFC) competition, FENSA will not only be actively promoting the benefits of FENSA and FENSA WERs throughout the first two days of the show in the MFC display area but will also be holding a special all day event in throughout the final day of the show. The “Save Money – Get it Right First Time!” promotion will show companies how much time and money they could save by ensuring they are working legally and to FENSA’s professional installation standards. This will take the form of;

The finished exhibits from MFC with storyboards outlining the building regulations and compliances.

A rolling PowerPoint presentation on a large plasma TV screen in the middle of the MFC area to promote FENSA and its portfolio.

Life size graphic of window and door graphic to illustrate safety glass/glazing

A Minimum Technical Competency information point and sign up at the end of the stand area to help companies/individuals sign up for the training and MTC qualification to ensure they “get it right first time”.

VISIT THE GGF GROUP AT THE FIT SHOW

If you are going to The FIT Show, feel free to visit the GGF Group Stand in Hall 3, Stand 306 where you can find out how the GGF Group brands including FENSA, BFRC and GGF Training and the GGF can help your business.

The FIT Show promises to be yet another special event in the industry’s calendar. The GGF Group is delighted to be involved across many of the key features of this award winning exhibition and looks forward to meeting exhibiting and visiting Members at this showpiece of the industry’s finest companies.

To pre-register for The FIT Show please Register Here

GGF RESPONDS TO VAT CONSULTATION

Legislation, News, Politics | 08.02.16

The GGF’s response on behalf of its Membership outlined concerns regarding the absence of energy efficient glazing in the list of energy saving materials for the reduced rate of 5% VAT. The GGF also urged the UK Government to bring its reduced rates in line with the provisions of a European Directive which permits EU countries to apply reduced rates for “provision, construction, renovation and alteration of housing, as part of a social policy”.

Giles Willson, GGF Managing Director commented, “Replacement windows and doors have not previously been included within the reduced VAT rate despite being vital energy saving products which could legitimately qualify under the criteria described in the European Directive. It is time for the UK Government to comply with EU legislation and to appreciate the importance of energy efficient glazing in the broad economic, social and environmental context.”

The GGF’s response also listed considerations for HMRC to include in the any forthcoming changes to VAT on energy saving materials including;

Provision for a whole house approach to energy saving materials being used to make properties energy efficient.
That the primary reason for replacing windows and doors is now for improving energy efficiency (43% – source Palmer Research Report 2014).
The GGF Membership estimates a growth of 20% in the sector if 5% VAT is awarded. This would be a significant boost to a sector which has been steadily declining since 2002.

To support the response the GGF provided an estimate of the financial impact to the Treasury if windows and doors were to be included in the reduced VAT category and drew comparisons with the increase in other areas of taxable revenue.

The GGF also cited projected market statistics from the Palmer Research Report and highlighted the popularity of the Green Deal pilot which showed that 85% of over 2000 homeowners sampled in 2012 wanted energy efficient glazing.

Should the VAT rate for installation of windows and doors in the domestic sector be reduced to 5%, the GGF has offered to work with Government to develop suitable guidance and training for the industry sector to implement the change within the short timescale and to avoid any confusion in a sometimes complex supply chain.

Giles Willson concluded, “We have collaborated for the last six weeks with our Members, other industry bodies and GK Strategy our political advisors before submitting this response. Our messages are clear and we are willing to meet with officials from HMRC to help them plan a smooth implementation of our proposals should they be included in the policy changes.”

The outcome of the consultation and any changes to the Government’s VAT policy are likely to be released in the summer with any changes being included in the Finance Act in Autumn 2016. Meanwhile the GGF will continue to work with Members, other construction industry trade bodies and Government departments to try and enforce change.

GGF GROUP FIT SHOW SEMINARS

Events, News | 08.02.16

The GGF Group is delighted to announce that it will be presenting on seven different topics covering nine presentation slots over the three days of the show.

Giles Willson, GGF Managing Director commented, “It’s a particularly strong line up of speakers at this year’s FIT Show seminars covering a broad range of subjects. We are once again happy to present at the UK industry’s largest trade show.”

THE GGF GROUP SPEAKERS AND TOPICS

Day One. 12 April – Show Opens 10am – 5pm

10:30-11:00

FENSA demystifies MTCs and the Building Regulations

Dave Mechem,
FENSA

14:45-15:15

Glazing in Conservation Areas
Alan covers the key issues that glazing companies face when installing modern windows in conservation areas.

Alan Burgess,
Chairman,
GGF Heritage Products Group

15:15-15:45

Consumer Issues
Brian demonstrates how the GGF is making it easier for companies to deal with consumers.

Brian Smith,
GGF Director of Home Improvement

Day Two. 13 April – Show Open 10am – 5pm

10:30-

11:00

A simple guide to FENSA PAYG for infrequent installers

Tim Lowin,
FENSA

12:10-12:40

Consumer Issues
Brian demonstrates how the GGF is making it easier for companies to deal with consumers.

Brian Smith,
GGF Director of Home Improvement

15:00-15:30

The NEW GGF Conservatory Guide for Installers
Russell and Mark present the new GGF Conservatory Guide which covers all the very latest developments, legislation and products in the conservatory market.
This seminar will also include a free copy of the new GGF Conservatory Guide for UK Installers and Specifiers worth £150.

Russell Day,
GGF Technical Officer

Mark Hanson,
GGF Conservatory Association Chairman

Day Three. 14 April – Show Open 10am – 4pm

10:30-11:00

Consumer Issues

Brian demonstrates how the GGF is making it easier for companies to deal with consumers.

Brian Smith,
GGF Director of Home Improvement

12:10-12:40

The NEW GGF Energy Savings Calculator
Giles presents an exciting new GGF product that will be part of a new suite of digital tools for installers

Giles Willson
GGF Managing Director

12:45-13:15

Here’s how simple it is to get Energy Rated Windows & Doors in your own name!

Dr. Gary Morgan
BFRC

The FIT Show Seminar programme is developed by industry experts and focuses on key issues of the day that affect window, door and conservatory businesses in the real world. The objective of every seminar is that delegates will leave armed with knowledge and information that they can put to work the minute they leave the theatre.

The seminars may be Free to attend but they offer huge value for every delegate. Regulations, finance, market conditions, business advice, sales tips, installation advice – a huge range of subjects will be covered once again, presented by carefully chosen experts in their own field.

Seminars are free to attend to registered visitors to the Show, please register your attendance here and simply indicate which seminars you plan to attend.

The full programme and profiles of the speakers can be found on the FIT Show website https://www.fitshow.co.uk/seminars

VISIT THE GGF GROUP AT THE FIT SHOW

If you are going to The FIT Show, feel free to visit the GGF Group Stand in Hall 3, Stand 306 where you can find out how the GGF Group brands including FENSA, BFRC, GGFi and the GGF can help your business.

THE MASTER FITTER CHALLENGE SPONSORED BY FENSA

In addition, FENSA is sponsoring one of the main features of The FIT Show, The Master Fitter Challenge competition. This year it is taking place on the first two days of the show in the Atrium/Foyer area of the Telford Exhibition Centre. The entry date for companies has now passed with the finalists being selected in the next few weeks. The winners will be announced at The FIT Show Gala Dinner on the evening of Wednesday 13^th April.

The FIT Show promises to be yet another special event in the industry’s calendar. A showpiece of the industry’s finest companies and the GGF Group is delighted to be involved across many of the key features of this award winning exhibition.

BRITAIN MEANS BUSINESS AT FENSTERBAU

Events, News | 19.01.16

FENSTERBAU FRONTALE 2016 takes place in Nuremberg on 16-19 March and reflects the worldwide innovations in windows, doors and facades. Architects, carpenters, window and facade manufacturers, and the specialist trade will update on the latest profile systems, glass in architecture, fixing equipment, safety equipment, machines, installations and many more products.

The co-exhibitors on the UK Pavilion include;

Clearview – the UK leading trade magazine for the glazing sector
GGF – the glass and glazing industry’s main trade body
Glazpart – the leader in plastic glazing accessories and ventilation
Ritec International – developer and manufacturer of the only complete system for glass renovation, ‘non-stick’ protection and maintenance
The FIT Show – the UK’s award-winning glass and glazing industry trade show

On the UK Pavilion, participating companies will hold sales promotions, product demonstrations, video screenings and presentations as well as taking advantage of multiple networking opportunities.

One of the highlights of the UK Pavilion, will be on the evening of the second day (17^th March) of show when the GGF will host a British Reception sponsored by Wintech Testing & Certification. Over 100 guests from across the industry are expected to attend the British Reception so if you are visiting Fensterbau feel free to contact the GGF marketing@ggf.org.uk for an invitation to this special event.

James Lee, Head of GGF Group Marketing commented, “Following our success at Fensterbau 2014, it was an easy decision to sign up for the 2016 show. This year we are delighted to be hosting the UK Pavilion and to be co-exhibiting with four renowned companies in our industry. It promises to be a great event and one we are really looking forward to being part of.”

Paul Godwin, Managing Director of The FIT Show added, “We are co-exhibiting with the GGF at Fensterbau because we acknowledge the strength of the event as an international showcase. Fensterbau is a powerful international event but for any company specifically targeting the highly buoyant UK window, door market The FIT Show will reach many thousands more visitors. The FIT Show therefore provides an excellent gateway into the UK market.”

Steve Sidebottom, Managing Director of Clearview magazine commented, “Having attended twice as a visitor, we jumped at the chance to exhibit at this event. We have already built business relationships with European companies wishing to market their business and products in the UK and believe that the marketing mix offered by Clearview Group offers existing and potential customers excellent coverage. In addition, the association with the GGF was a key part of our decision making, under the banner of ‘doing business in the UK’, which clearly targets our potential audience.”

In March 2016, Britain Means Business in Nuremberg, so why not visit the UK Pavilion (Hall 4a: Stand 405) and make it a memorable visit to FENSTERBAU FRONTALE 2016.

YOU CAN STILL EXHIBIT ON THE UK PAVILION AT FENSTERBAU!

Though the plans are underway there is still an opportunity for one UK company to be part of the UK Pavilion at Fensterbau. By exhibiting at FENSTERBAU FRONTALE 2016 your company, brand and products/services will be exposed to thousands of international companies exhibiting and visiting the show. The UK Pavilion provides the perfect platform to build your network of contacts and reach a wider audience in a cost effective way.

If you would like to be part of the UK Pavilion please contact James Lee, Head of GGF Group Marketing for more information. The final deadline for bookings is the 29^th January. You can contact James via email jlee@ggf.org.uk or on 020 7939 9114.

To find out more about FENSTERBAU FRONTALE 2016, please visit their website https://www.frontale.de/en/exhibition-info/exhibition-profile/exhibition-description

For further information contact:

James Lee, Head of GGF Group Marketing & Communications, 020 7939 9114, e-mail jlee@ggf.org.uk

GGF CONGRATULATES NHIC AWARD WINNERS

News | 25.11.15

The National Home Improvement Council (NHIC) awards luncheon took place on Thursday 12th November, in the Gladstone Library, One Whitehall Place.

Sponsors of this year’s awards include Glass & Glazing Federation, British Gas, National Federation of Roofing Contractors, Gas Safety Trust, QANW and Schueco UK. The awards are also supported by the European Water Label and Competent Roofer.

The Glass and Glazing Federation extends congratulations to the winner of our sponsored category, Best Home Improvement Glazing Project, IQ Glass.

IQ Glass is a commercial glazing company, working in highly technical façade and structural glazing projects to a large residential glazing company working on some of the largest and most complex structural glazing projects within the UK and beyond.

With knowledge and experience in structural glass assemblies IQ also offer a full range of contemporary framing solutions to compliment these frameless installations, from sliding doors, flush glazed windows and doors and slim framed aluminium casement solutions.

Congratulations are also in order for GGF Members, SEHBAC, who claimed runner up in the Best Glazing Project category, and won Best Home Improvement Project with a Community Benefit award.

GGF Welcomes 4 New Members

News | 09.11.15

The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) welcomed four companies into Membership at the Joint Conservatory Association and Window and Door Group Meeting at Solihull on 29th October.

The new Members are:

AluK – https://www.aluk.co.uk/
AluK is a leader in the design and manufacture of aluminium window, door and curtain walling systems based in Newport, Wales.

Rodda and Hocking – www.conservatoriesincornwall.com
Rodda and Hocking are leading suppliers and installers of windows, doors, conservatories and orangeries in Cornwall and throughout the south west.

Regalead – www.regalead.co.uk
Operating from Manchester, Regalead is a market leader in decorative glass components and supplies to the window, door, glass processing and kitchen furniture industries worldwide.

Profine UK – www.profine-group.com
Profine UK, a member of the international Profine Group, is a Lichfield-based company that produces PVC profiles for windows and residential doors, shutter systems and PVC sheets under the Kommerling brand.

Brian McDonald, Commercial Manager at Profine UK, commented: “We are pleased to join the GGF as it is the voice of the glass and glazing industry in the UK. The Profine Group look forward to working with the organisation to the benefit of the fenestration industry.”

The GGF’s Director of Home Improvement, Brian Smith, extended a warm welcome to the new Members, commenting:

“More and more companies are joining the GGF because of our experience, credibility and unrivalled technical expertise, and we are delighted to welcome AluK, Rodda and Hocking, Regalead and Profine UK into Membership”

If you are interested in joining the industry’s leading trade body, why not contact us and find out how being a Member could benefit your business. Visit https://www.ggf.org.uk/join

GGF LAUNCHES NEW CONSUMER WEBSITE – MYGLAZING.COM

News | 07.09.15

The GGF has launched a new website called MyGlazing.com, to help consumers make informed decisions when it comes to choosing the right windows, doors and conservatories for their homes.

Nigel Rees, GGF Group Chief Executive commented, “It makes perfect sense for the GGF to introduce this online resource for homeowners. For many years the Federation has run schemes and produced literature to help and guide consumers, this new site aims to promote our work and our Members’ professionalism when dealing with homeowners.”

After witnessing growing online consumer demand for impartial advice on glass and glazing products and services, the GGF has decided to create this new valuable resource where people can get independent up-to-date information, advice and inspiration to help them improve their homes.

As well as providing easy to understand information around the benefits of installing energy efficient glazing, MyGlazing.com offers an interactive energy efficiency calculator to help homeowners work out how much they could save on their energy bills by upgrading their windows and doors.

Giles Willson, GGF Managing Director “MyGlazing.com is in many ways a necessary initiative by the GGF. With so much information now available online to consumers, it is only right that GGF as the leading authority in glass and glazing should offer consumer information on areas such as energy efficient glazing and condensation as well as guidance on protection and conciliation, all in one place.”

Consumer protection is another key feature highlighted on MyGlazing.com. The website features advice on guarantees, choosing a reputable installer and how to ensure your project is secured via a free deposit protection scheme which safeguards up to 50% of contract value or £12,500 – whichever is less (the best deposit protection scheme in the industry). Visitors will also be able to find out how they can take advantage of a conciliation service offered to those who are unhappy with the work carried out on their property.

Brian Smith, GGF Director of Home Improvement commented, “With the GGF doing so much work with Members to protect and help homeowners, it is only appropriate to launch a dedicated website such as MyGlazing.com. Not only will homeowners be able to find out how the GGF helps and protects them but they will also now have easy access to the best companies in the industry.”

Homeowners visiting the site will be able to browse a range of galleries – including images and videos – showcasing examples of different styles of windows, doors, conservatories and other glass and glazing products and services, to help inspire them for their own home improvements.

James Lee, Head of GGF Group Marketing and Communications, said: “Currently the GGF’s trade-facing website receives over one hundred thousand visits each year from homeowners looking for independent and practical advice on issues around glass and glazing. In view of this, we felt it was important to communicate with homeowners on one consumer-friendly website. MyGlazing.com aims to help consumers make the right choice for their home, so their selection and installation, be it for windows, doors, conservatories, or any other home improvement glass products, runs as smoothly as possible.”

MyGlazing.com includes an easy search function to enable consumers to easily find a GGF Member company to supply and/or fit their new glass and glazing products.

GGF Members who are consumer facing will be listed on the site’s directory and will have their own profile page as well as being able to feature their promotions, news and case studies.

The new site will be supported by a long term consumer PR plan to highlight the best of the GGF to homeowners. In addition the GGF plans to send out new MyGlazing.com branded marketing materials to help its consumer facing Members promote the site.

MyGlazing.com was previewed at the GGF Members Day 2015, on 1^st September 2015 and launched on 3^rd September 12.00pm.

Visit www.MyGlazing.com.

REMINDER: CALL FOR ENTRIES FOR THE NHIC ANNUAL AWARDS 2015

News, Politics | 23.07.15

Entries are now invited from across the spectrum of housing modernisation projects and associated activities including energy efficiency, glazing, roofing, gas safety and aluminium systems for windows, doors and facades.

The Best Home Improvement Glazing Project award is sponsored by the GGF, other awards include Glazing Services with Community Benefit, Aluminium Systems for Windows, Doors & Facades and Energy Efficiency in Local Communities amoung others.

Entry for each award is free and more details are available on the NHIC website here or by clicking here to download an application form.

The straight forward entry form must be submitted with any supporting evidence by the closing date of 22nd September.

The Glass and Glazing Federation is one of the sponsors of this prestigious event, along with others such as British Gas, National Federation of Roofing Contractors and Schueco UK.

Companies and organisations working in disciplines covered by the award categories can enter a project completed within the past year. In this way they can take advantage of an opportunity to raise the profile of the many inspirational initiatives that are characteristic of our nation’s outstanding ingenuity in the field of housing.

The winners will be announced at a special luncheon in the Gladstone Library, One Whitehall Place, London SW1 on Thursday 12th November 2015.

GGF WELCOMES NEW MARKETERS

News | 20.03.15

All four new marketers and re-elected Members attended the GGF’s first MCC Meeting of 2015 to discuss the GGF marketing activities and plans for 2015 and into 2016.

The newly elected MCC Members are;

Irene Smith, Marketing Communications Manager, REHAU Ltd
David Thornton, Managing Director, The Window Company (Contracts) Ltd.
Mark Schlotel, Head of Marketing, Synseal.

The three new Members join the six re-elected MCC Members including;

Anne Quayle, Marketing Manager, Pilkington UK Ltd. (MCC Chair)
Steve Scrivens, Marketing Manager, Guardian UK (Deputy Chair)
Stephen Byers, Managing Director, Ritec
Brian Baker, Glassolutions, Saint-Gobain
Greg O’Donoghue, Owner/Director, Just Windows and Doors Ltd
Paul Rogers, Chairman, Express Glazing Contractors Ltd

Mark Schlotel commented, “It was great to meet the team and with Irene, David and myself joining the GGF Marketing and Communications Committee, there is now a very good mix of diverse companies from across the industry to champion best practice and help promote the GGF effectively.”

Irene Smith added, “My appointment coincides with REHAU joining the GGF, so I hope I can bring a fresh perspective and some new ideas whilst supporting the exciting marketing plans and initiatives that are already being implemented by the GGF.”

David Thornton commented, “Exciting work in exciting times and enjoying being part of it”

Anne Quayle added; “It’s always good to have a fresh input to the Committee, which is one of the longest standing groups in the GGF. I am sure the GGF will benefit from the changes and different contributions from the new and existing Members.”

In addition to the new MCC Members, the GGF has appointed Natasha Erskine as Marketing Executive. Natasha brings solid experience to the GGF having worked in the leisure and automotive sectors.

Natasha added, “I am pleased to be part of the GGF Marketing team and look forward to working with the MCC and Members. With so many projects and campaigns already underway, it’s exciting times ahead for the GGF.”

James Lee, Head of GGF Marketing and Communications summarised, “We’ve had an outstanding year in 2014 on the marketing front. Our online statistics clearly show the growth in audience and the considerable increase in awareness across all our marketing metrics. In 2015, we will be launching two new websites, many new and updated technical publications and have a busy events schedule ahead. We welcome the support and expertise from the three new Members joining the Marketing Communications Committee and Natasha with her skills and experience is a great addition to the GGF Marketing and Communications Department.”

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