Doors and windows
The following CPD materials have all been assessed and approved by the RIBA.
This seminar deals with general Building Regulations issues involving reveals at windows and doors, including specification solutions, heat loss and weather rating concerns, fire safety considerations, cavity width variations, and environmental considerations.
Dacatie Building Solutions is the manufacturer and supplier of the original range of Insulated Cavity Closers for the UK construction market. As a market leader, the Dacatie brand gives specifiers and building contractors the assurance of Building Regulations compliance in the construction of cavity walls, in the area of reveals around windows and doors. Dacatie Insulated Cavity Closers have British Board of Agrement (BBA) Certificates. Dacatie profiles are extruded from reconstituted PVCu and include insulation of EPS, XPS or mineral wool – all of which are CFC-free and are zero-rated for Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP). The company is ISO 9001 approved and is committed to the implementation of systems and processes that enhance the environment.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 40 minutes
For over 100 years steel windows have been favoured by architects as their preferred choice of window type due to their elegant sight lines, strength and versatility. This presentation includes: the importance of steel windows in architecture throughout history, the role of steel windows with regards to the environment and sustainability, and the exciting future for steel windows.
Clement Windows designs, manufactures and installs superb quality steel windows. Steel windows are often specified as the preferred fenestration solution for buildings that are important, valuable or of high conservation value – or all three! Clement's approach is to work in partnership with architects to help produce window designs that are visually stunning and offer high technical performance, whilst respecting and enhancing important heritage and conservation objectives.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes