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Originally published in the FC&A Magazine. To see the original article, please click here.. Phil Brown, European regulatory marketing manager at Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, part of the NSG Group, explains what architects need to know about the new Part O building regulations, how they differ across the country, and why they don’t need to spell the end of the highly glazed dwellings ...

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Even subtle differences in orientation and the position of objects outside the window can change the surface temperature of the glass to the point that one pane suffers, and another does not. Any object (be it an overhang, canopy, tree etc.) blocking off the window to a clear night sky may also have the effect reducing the occurrences. ...

On 24 th May 2022, the Welsh government issued new and updated Approved Documents in support of the Building Regulations for residential buildings in Wales. These changes are expected to have a significant impact on glass and glazing products in new and existing dwellings. Taking effect on 23 rd November 2022, the new Approved Document O introduces requirements to mitigate the risk of ...

Replacement Conservatory Roofs You may not realise it but simply replacing your plastic conservatory roof with a new glass roof, incorporating Pilkington Activ™ Self-cleaning glass, will have a tremendous effect on the way your conservatory looks, feels and sounds. It will transform your conservatory from a cold room only used in the summer into a wonderful and useable extension to your home ...

Benefits. Pilkington Pyroclear ® is an integrity only product for 30 and 60 minutes, (E30 and E60) to BS EN 13501-02; Integrity with reduced heat radiation (EW60) is achieved by using Pilkington Pyroclear ® Plus in an insulating glass unit (IGU) or a monolithic laminated glass; Unique product design and system description, manufacturing process and quality assurance system

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Recent changes to Part L of the building regulations in England come into effect from June, and will be a significant step towards achieving the Government’s Future Homes Standard, which aims to ensure that all new homes built from 2025 will produce 75-80% less carbon than those delivered under current regulations.

There are frequent references throughout the Approved Document to British Standard BS 5588: ‘Fire precautions in the design, construction and use of buildings’. Designing to the relevant parts of this standard is often required or advised by the Approved Document. B1 – Means of Escape.