Trickle Vent Innovation Supports Specifiers Under New Part F Regulations

“The changes to the building regulations under the Future Homes Standard have been long advertised, but this shouldn’t downplay the huge impact it will have on all aspects of a project, including frame and sash design,” explains Mark Gajda, Head of Technical Services and Certification at REHAU Windows. “Developers are under growing pressure to select products that adhere to increasing ventilation requirements set down by the Government, and window suppliers must be able step in to support them as best possible.

“In the immediate future, this means being aware of innovations around ventilation-minded window accessories such as trickle vents, and how they can combine with the most thermally efficient frames and sashes. These represent a readily available solution to meeting updated, mandatory Part F requirements on new and existing projects and installations. This is why suppliers like REHAU have developed accepted solutions in conjunction with plastic injection moulders such as Glazpart.”

“The legislative updates contained within the Future Homes Standard were supposed to lead to clarity for the sector, but the situation can still be quite confusing,” concludes Mark. “Instead, specifiers are now being bombarded with multiple sources of conflicting advice. We hope these documents can help cut through the noise surrounding the Future Homes Standard, and look at how solutions such as trickle vents can help projects meet stricter ventilation requirements.”