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News Release from: L B Plastics | Subject: Sustainable windows
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 06 March 2008
Housebuilders gain sustainable windows
insight
Key considerations in the specification of sustainable PVC windows have been revealed to housebuilders and architects in a technical seminar by three window industry specialists.
The impact of Window Energy Ratings and the Code for Sustainable Homes were amongst the issues explained by window fabricator H Jarvis, glass and glazing manufacturer Pilkington and Sheerframe window systems company L.B.Plastics The event was organised by the three companies as part of an ongoing programme to highlight the importance of selecting the right profile system, insulating glass units (IGUs), fabricator and installer to meet the ever toughening sustainability requirements of the newbuild sector
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 28 Feb 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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"There seems to be some confusion in the building industry about the best way forward in terms of sustainable windows," said Dave Glendinning, H Jarvis 's managing director.
"Our seminar aimed to tackle the key issues head on including why Window Energy Ratings (WERs) cannot be ignored and must be considered along with U-values, plus how PVC frames can offer the most sustainable choice providing the right system is used.
"Given the excellent feedback from delegates, I believe this seminar has played an important role in helping them in their procurement processes".
Along with Dave Glendinning, presenting at the seminar was Andy McDowell, product manager for Pilkington Building Products and head of the newbuild team at L.B.Plastics Mike Butterick.
Both Pilkington and L.B.Plastics have been at the forefront of developing energy efficient solutions for windows for decades, most recently through their innovative energiKare IGU and Sheerframe PVC profile systems respectively.
H Jarvis is one of the largest and longest established suppliers of PVC windows and doors to the newbuild and commercial sectors in Northern England.
The company is committed to forging long term relationships with its customers and its suppliers, including Pilkington and L.B.Plastics, to maintain a sustainable supply chain which results in high performance A, B and C rated PVC windows.
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