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News Release from: Steel Window Association | Subject: Modern steel windows
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 12 May 2006
UK steel window industry on the attack
The Steel Window Association (SWA) is mounting a campaign against competitors that have published unfounded allegations regarding the quality and availability of steel windows.
The Steel Window Association (SWA) is mounting a campaign against competitors that have published unfounded allegations regarding the quality and availability of steel windows SWA Director Jenni Turner says that a few unscrupulous companies that make windows in other materials have stated on their websites that steel windows rust and do not meet the requirements of Part L
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 1 Mar 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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"In fact all modern steel windows are galvanized during manufacture and so they do not rust," says Ms Turner.
"Steel windows with appropriate glazing systems can meet Part L, while in historic buildings and conservation areas, where steel windows are often the essential choice to maintain the traditional facades, Part L does not apply".
Ms Turner points out that most steel windows are now supplied with a factory-applied polyester powder coating which is available in a range of colours and will not need re-painting for at least 20 years, given adequate maintenance.
"Members of the SWA are determined to ensure that specifiers and householders should not be put off steel windows by inaccurate statements made by the competition and we will take legal action if untrue claims are made and not withdrawn," she adds.
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