Do I need building regulations Approval to install replacement double glazed units?

by **neverending** » Fri Jul 09, 2010 12:01 pm

I have been told that if replacement double glazed units are being installed in existing windows, I do not need a certificate to confirm they meet the present building regulations standard. This is the certificate which would be given if the units were installed by a FENSA member!

by **DevilDamo** » Mon Jul 12, 2010 6:57 pm

Is this a statement or a question?

by **neverending** » Tue Jul 13, 2010 11:21 am

DevilDamo wrote:Is this a statement or a question?

Sorry I did not make it clear. It is a question.

by **xtraseller** » Sat Jul 24, 2010 8:26 am

Glazed units do not need FENSA Certification, although they still need to be toughened or laminated where appropriate, and it is still wise (and economical) to use a low-emission building regs compliant glazing system as it is hardly any more money than standard double glazing, and savings at least a third of the heat loss