Bereco
BERECO LAUNCH NEW AMBIENT TIMBER WINDOW
& DOOR RANGE; A RANGE OF CERTIFIED NOISE
REDUCING WINDOWS
In a bid to aid the movement to building
healthier, happier homes, Bereco have
launched a new noise reducing timber
window and door range which aims
to take the hassle out of achieving
compliance.
There is a great emphasis on building
healthy homes. This centres on good
indoor air quality, natural lighting and
thermal comfort. Achieving acoustic
comfort via sound reducing building
products is absolutely crucial to this and
the only way to achieve this is via the
correct specification of the windows
and doors.
As a member of The Alliance for
Sustainable Building Products, we
absolutely champion the movement
to healthier happier homes and our
Ambient Timber Window and Door
Range has been designed with this
concept in mind. The ASBP believe that
the best buildings are life-enhancing
and support our physical and mental
health and we at Bereco work on this
principle.
Noise has become so common in
everyday life that it is almost accepted
but exposure to noise does not only
have the ability to cause irritation and
stress but studies have shown that this
can be linked to serious health issues
such as cardiovascular disorders, heart
disease, stroke and dementia.
A study undertaken by the World
Health Organisation showed that three
in one hundred deaths in the UK are
caused by exposure to noise.
Noise has in fact been identified
as ranking second amongst all
environmental threats to public
health, just behind air pollution. In
an age where noise is on the rise, we
must design our build environment to
counteract this.
Having studied the intricacies of noise,
and in a bid to provide a noise reducing
solution that can be relied upon, Bereco
are pleased to announce the launch of
the Ambient Timber Window & Door
Range. This highly anticipated range
includes a number of noise reducing
levels from 38dB right up to 42dB.
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Most manufacturers will state the dB
rating for the glazing alone but this does
not take into account the noise ‘leak’
that may potentially occur through the
frame. Poorly fitted gaskets, gaps in
the frame and trickle vents can all be
responsible for this. At Bereco we have
measured the overall dB rating for the
window and this is what we state.
We are pleased to report that each level
within the range has been awarded
Bluesky Noise Reducing Windows
certification and the 42dB sash
window has achieved a Bluesky A-rated
noise reduction level. The majority
of windows and doors on the market
would achieve a C, D or E rating. Fitting
an A-rated product will greatly reduce
noise levels in the building compared to
a standard window and will be sufficient
for almost all cases. Installing a certified
noise reducing window ensures a
proven level which offers complete
assurance.
The window specification is a key
item that will be addressed as part
of the acoustic report. The report
will determine the frequencies of the
expected noise source and stipulate a
product that has a specific performance
at these frequencies. As we have
designed a range of options taking
into account various noise sources
and proximities we can help you find
the most suitable and cost-effective
solution to designing out noise.
Nowadays the quality of a new home
is not just judged on the build quality
but based on energy costs, health
and wellbeing and environmental
footprint. Your choice of supplier has
a huge bearing on the success and by
choosing the Bereco Ambient Range
you can ensure that you are ahead of
your completion on all these factors.
As part of the Ambient Range the
windows and doors come with P2
and P4 security ratings. Part Q of the
Building Regulations stipulates P1A-
rated laminated glass which means that
you can ensure compliance with both
Secured by Design and Part Q.
Nicola Harrison, General Manager for
the Bereco Group explains;
“The Ambient range is an important
addition to the ever expanding Bereco
Range of timber windows and doors.
Our ability to offer unique solutions
that provide a significant point of
differentiation for our customers is key.
We want our customers to be at the
forefront of the market offering tailored
and relevant solutions that not only
help to build beautifully high quality
homes but ensuring they stand out from
their competitors”
We have an experienced sales and
design team will help you interpret your
acoustic report and provide support at
all stages including all the specification
details you need to comply with the
requirements detailed in your report.
For more information about Bereco
visit www.bereco.co.uk/ambient-
windows or tweet us @berecowindows