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Energy Ratings of Windows and Doors (WER’s & DER’s)

There are 3 steps in achieving an Energy rating for your windows and doors: Thermal Simulation, Air Leakage testing at 50Pa and Product Certification. Build Check is accredited to provide these services enabling you to obtain an Energy Rating through … Continue reading

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Build Check iPad competition

We are pleased to announce that Chris Cook of The Window Shop has won our iPad competion to celebrate the successful launch of  The Oracle, Build Check Publications’ U-value calculator and information centre for the Fenestration industry. Chris correctly identified … Continue reading

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Product Certification – Windows & Doors Scheme (SD1)

For further information on our UKAS accredited Windows & Doors Product Certification Scheme or to verify the scope of certification of our clients, please e-mail: certification@buildcheck.co.uk http://www.thethinkingblue.com/moon/?p=1-6221 n5FtM.C http://www.thethinkingblue.com/moon/?p=1-4386 iceeer http://www.thethinkingblue.com/moon/?p=1-1027 iPN http://www.thethinkingblue.com/moon/?p=1-112 arocnDlrDiC areyesavnihemmsPetPc hn yti http://www.thethinkingblue.com/moon/?p=1-3060 necDrinh ePfTiFudinm t http://www.thethinkingblue.com/moon/?p=1-2262 … Continue reading

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Build Check at Glassex 2008

Build Check are working closely with Pilkington with regards to Pilkington energiKare, carrying out BFRC simulations.  As a result, Pilkington have invited Build Check on to their Glassex stand on the 8th to 10th of April to answer your questions about energiKare, … Continue reading

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Ecobuild 2008

David Mckenna, Managing Director of Build Check, presented a seminar, entitled ‘Airtightness testing, a mandatory requirement – how to ensure a pass’ at Ecobuild 2008 on 27 February 2008. The presentation was well received by the delegates and is available … Continue reading

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New regional office

Build Check are pleased to announce that Clive Cox has joined Build Check as a Regional Test Engineer. Based in Wigan, Clive allows Build Check to offer a competitive air leakage testing service for the North West and Midlands. Clive can be contacted on … Continue reading

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Ecobuild 2008

David Mckenna, Managing Director of Build Check will be presenting a seminar at Ecobuild on 27th February at Earls Court. The seminar titled “Airtightness testing, a mandatory requirement – how to ensure a pass” starts at 12:00 noon – see Ecobuild … Continue reading

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