The leading manufacturer of composite doors, Virtuoso Doors, is prepared and ready to meet the new Building Regulations following the step-change in requirements which will come into force today.
In the shift towards a Future Buildings Standard, the government has introduced a range of changes to the Building Regulations, including a mandatory 30 per cent cut in carbon for all new homes and a 27 per cent cut for other buildings, including offices and shops.
Changes to Part L and Part F of the Building Regulations in England are being introduced to ensure all new building applications and renovation projects are on-spec for thermal efficiency, energy efficiency and ventilation capability.
As composite doors, Virtuoso Door products already have a high level of thermal efficiency to achieve the requirements of the new Part L Building Regulations. Carefully crafted glass designs are supplied with a warm edge are Argon filled, include a Soft Coat, and are available in both double and triple-glazed solutions.
The Virtuoso Doors team has developed an easy-to-read guide on how its products meets the new regulations, and it is available to customers and installers on the virtuoso-doors.co.uk website. For further information, the Virtuoso Doors customer service, sales and technical teams are also available to provide advice and assistance on queries.
David Wheatcroft, Managing Director, Virtuoso Doors says: “These incoming changes to the Building Regulations set the course for achieving energy efficient, sustainable housing for the next generation. The regulations enforce a rethink in the type of products that are used and specified for any refurbishment or new build project, and it is the manufacturers that are willing to invest in product innovation and have strength in depth across their range that will thrive. Virtuoso Doors is ready for the next stage in improving the quality and energy efficiency of UK homes.”
