Swift Joinery converts to Q-Mark

Swift Joinery Manufacturers achieves full membership of BM TRADA Certification Q-Mark schemes for Enhanced Security Doors, Enhanced Security Windows and Timber Windows.

Yorkshire-based Swift Joinery Manufacturers has achieved full membership of the BM TRADA Certification Q-Mark schemes for Enhanced Security Doors, Enhanced Security Windows and Timber Windows.

The company has also been awarded BFRC B, C and D energy ratings for its Hawk and Kite 2000 window ranges by BM TRADA, with further ratings in progress for the Kestrel 2000.

Swift Joinery was established in 1980, manufacturing factory glazed and finished softwood windows largely for the local authority and housing association sector.

It now supplies both windows and doors throughout the UK.

As Managing Director Owen Swift explained, 'It has always been our philosophy to supply a quality product, using traditional methods.

Our purpose-built windows are designed with safety, security and quality as standard, and are continually being reviewed to ensure our customers benefit from the latest technical advances'.

One of the first manufacturers to achieve a Kitemark under BS 644/7950, Swift Joinery decided to convert to Q-Mark because of the level of customer support provided by BM TRADA.

'Also, we had considered other certification schemes but the Q-Mark better matched our own policy of continuous improvement.

The Q-Mark sets stringent standards which we are proud to have achieved.

The company's commitment to the environment is another important selling point.

It uses top quality engineered laminated timber, with PEFC chain of custody certification, which further sets the company apart from competitors.

'The material is defect-free which both minimises waste and further enhances quality,' Mr Swift added.

'And of course we are one of only a handful of timber window manufacturers able to offer a BFRC energy rating'.

Like the Q-Mark, the distinctive BFRC label is immediately recognisable by specifiers, as well as enabling them to compare the energy performance of different window types.

Owen Swift maintains, however, that a double-glazed timber window 'is nearly 10% more efficient than the same window made of PVCu and more than 15% more efficient than aluminium.

Timber is also easily repaired and disposed of at the end of its product life.

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