
Building Regulations All products supplied by Trade Window Warehouse are fully compliant to the current building regulations. Below is the criteria we have follow: Ventilation Trickle vents are required for new buildings and extensions. They maximise ventilation and reduce condensation. Fire Escape Egress hinges are required on all windows above ground level. The hinges open out at 90 degrees to allow for means of escape in the event of a fire. Safety Windows that are full height, joined to doors or below 800mm require toughened glass to protect against accidental injury. Energy Efficiency Windows require a U-Value less than 2.0 W/m2k. It is better for the environment because less CO2 is used. Summary When it comes to replacing your windows the following principles should apply - Ventilation, Fire escape, safety and energy efficiency should be no worse than the existing.
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Building Regulations

All products supplied by Trade Window Warehouse are fully compliant to the current building regulations. Below is the criteria we have follow:

Ventilation
Trickle vents are required for new buildings and extensions. They maximise ventilation and reduce condensation.

Fire Escape
Egress hinges are required on all windows above ground level. The hinges open out at 90 degrees to allow for means of escape in the event of a fire.

Safety
Windows that are full height, joined to doors or below 800mm require toughened glass to protect against accidental injury.

Energy Efficiency
Windows require a U-Value less than 2.0 W/m2k. It is better for the environment because less CO2 is used.

Summary
When it comes to replacing your windows the following principles should apply - Ventilation, Fire escape, safety and energy efficiency should be no worse than the existing.