trickle vents?

[Bahco]

Are these covered by regs as I am sure I heard that all new windows should have vents but when I ordered a new kitchen window it came without vents?

 

[Mw Roofline]

All new builds yes, but existing only have to have them if the old coming out had them.

 

[Richard C]

All new builds yes, but existing only have to have them if the old coming out had them.

Check but I believe that "new builds" also includes any new extension if that's your case. Many window companies don't fit them as standard but they should have asked if you wanted them; you can retro-fit.

The same applies to fire escape windows but these are always a good idea if you can accomodate them.

 

[noseall]

Are these covered by regs as I am sure I heard that all new windows should have vents but when I ordered a new kitchen window it came without vents?

I'm afraid that if you did not specify trickles then they will not fit them, as this is an added cost.

 

[Chukka63]

i am ALWAYS asked if i want them,so i always say yes,easier to just close them if not required.

 

[Richard C]

I'm afraid that if you did not specify trickles then they will not fit them, as this is an added cost.

& a nice little earner it is for them too

 

[Mw Roofline]

i am ALWAYS asked if i want them,so i always say yes,easier to just close them if not required.

Technically not the best for energy efficiency though!

 

[Chukka63]

stuff energy effeciency and carbon footprints.i dint cause global warming so im not bothered about curing it,lol.

 

[Mw Roofline]

stuff energy effeciency and carbon footprints.i dint cause global warming so im not bothered about curing it,lol.

I've done my bit for energy efficiency. Triple glazing and cavity wall. On the downside I go to work in a 5litre V10, LOL