UPVC Profiles and Roofline – Recycled Cavity Closer Gains BBA Certification
Sunday, May 17th, 2009
Martin Saunders, Sales Director at Eurocell Profiles, describes how the companys recent
achievement of BBA certification on its recycled Cavity Closer will help housebuilders and
developers meet the latest regulations, in addition to helping them do their bit for the
environment.
The British Board of Agr©ment is the UK’s major approval body for new construction products and
BBA Certificates are recognised by specifiers and industry decision-makers as evidence that the
products covered by them have been rigorously assessed and comply with Building Regulations. Most
new build projects now require products that are fitted to be BBA certified and some housebuilders
prefer only to use products that have achieved this standard. The BBA certificate recently awarded
on our recycled cavity closer contains important information on durability and installation
requirements, ensuring that the product follows stringent and assessed procedures, all the way from
the factory, to final handover on site.
So why should a housebuilder choose a product that is BBA certified? The simple answer is that all
BBA certified products have undergone thorough assessment from the point of production to the way
they are installed on site. For instance, with our recycled Cavity Closer we were able to use the
feedback from the BBA assessors who visited sites and reported how installers fitted the product, to
help us develop and improve our system. The feedback we received was very positive and demonstrated
that we have created a Cavity Closer that enables quick and easy installation. Installers
particularly rated its quick fit Spring Clip system that ensures the frame can be easily mounted
into the Closer.
Testing Testing
Before its release to the market, the Cavity Closer System underwent rigorous testing procedures for
air and water penetration, along with material and fit for purpose tests. Our technical department
plays a vital role in enabling us to bring new innovations to market much quicker, so that our
fabricators can offer housebuilders and developers the most energy efficient solutions, as well as
cutting edge designs.
Creating a competitive edge
BBA certification on a recycled Cavity Closer provides a definite advantage to housebuilders from a
sustainability point of view, as many continue to improve their environmental credentials. In
addition, the Cavity Closer is designed to meet all the latest Building Regulations, helping to
eliminate cold bridging around window and door openings, ensuring compliance with the latest
guidance on thermal performance. The ventilated head section also eliminates the need for routing
through the frame or sash, whilst also ensuring adequate ventilation is provided.
Eurocell Profiles Ltd is one of the UKs leading suppliers of PVC-u window, door, conservatory and
roofline systems. From its base in Derbyshire, Eurocell supplies a national network of fabricators
with a uniquely comprehensive range of upvc profiles
including windows,
inline patio doors, vertical sliders, conservatories, roofline, cavity closers and curtain walling.
Eurocell Building Plastics (EBP) is the sister company of Eurocell Profiles and operates over 76 depots nationwide
stocking roofline, windows trims,
conservatory roofs and most other items required by the trade and DIY customer.
