Windows and doors certificates

[pgmaverick]

Hi,

With increased number of the window companies, I'm finding it really confusing which company to go for the installation. I thought that I will choose company offering best product with essential certificates.

I'm looking on the advise on which certificates to look for apart from FENSA.
Should I be looking for any of the below certificates or any other which is not mentioned by me? Should I be going for toughened glass or laminated glass or PAS 24 windows?

1. Secure by design
2. Bsi ISO 9001 mark
3. PAS 24

 

[ronniecabers]

Lots of variables ...

Fensa aren't the only competent persons scheme, there is also Certass, Assure , BsI and std building control.

Your other 3 options are really personal preference and much more to do with the actual security of the windows and doors. Toughened or Laminate would have to be used in 'critical ' locations ( below 800mm and within 300mm of a door and any other location where there is a risk )...other than that again it's personal choice. Really depends on your location and your fears of being broken into...so I wouldn't get too hung up on Pas24 , secured by design or isolation.9001, you'll pay a lot more for those three than standard windows

 

[pgmaverick]

Lots of variables ...

Fensa aren't the only competent persons scheme, there is also Certass, Assure , BsI and std building control.

Your other 3 options are really personal preference and much more to do with the actual security of the windows and doors. Toughened or Laminate would have to be used in 'critical ' locations ( below 800mm and within 300mm of a door and any other location where there is a risk )...other than that again it's personal choice. Really depends on your location and your fears of being broken into...so I wouldn't get too hung up on Pas24 , secured by design or isolation.9001, you'll pay a lot more for those three than standard windows

It's helpful, thank you.