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PRO INSTALLER OCTOBER 2013
PRO NEWS
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BBA APPROVAL
FOR PLASTIC
REINFORCEMENTS
IN FOILS
Synseal has been awarded BBA approval for the use
Plastic Thermal Reinforcements in its foiled profile,
enabling fabricators to achieve even higher U-Values.
The move follows extensive testing by the manufacturer
to prove the integrity of its PTR/foil frames without
the need for steel reinforcements, making 0.8 U
possible with triple glazing and 1.2 U with double.
Synseal Head of Marketing Mark Schlotel
said:
“This is a great step
forward for our fabricators
and installers who can
now offer a foiled window
that meets the thermal
requirements of Passivhaus
and Zero Carbon Housing standards followed by
architects building ecohomes all around the UK
and Europe.”
Continuing, he adds, “The
demand for greater energy
efficiency is continuing
to grow, among house-
holders, house builders
and local authorities alike,
and we are continuing to
keep our customers at the
PVC-u and they make the
entire frame recyclable,
adding further to their
green credentials, and
‘As well as the obvious thermal
benefits, our PTRs are made of
100% recycled PVC-u and they
make the entire frame recyclable’
forefront of meeting that
demand.”
“As well as the obvious
thermal benefits, our PTRs
are made of 100% recycled
they are also significantly
lighter than steel, not to
mention cheaper.”