PVC

Window and door technology has advanced significantly in recent years to the point where today’s profile systems, glazing and hardware enable housing specifiers to deliver ever safer, more secure and energy efficient homes. But for the benefits of these new generation products to be fully realised, it is crucial that the specification of window and door fasteners is not left to chance.

Providing high-quality PVCu windows and fire doors to housing association building projects has meant social housing has always been at the forefront at Shelforce, alongside the social aims of the company.

Shelforce has worked on a huge number of housing association and local authority projects; from high rises to new builds, the company has experience with all types of social housing refurbishment and maintenance and has developed a first-class reputation for providing the highest quality products and finishing each project on time and within budget.

Hazel Verschuere, building products director from Deeplas, highlights some of the wide-ranging PVC-U product choices that can deliver budgetary and operational advantages for housing associations.

Housing associations must continually optimise the support and services they provide, while at the same time delivering high levels of tenant comfort and satisfaction.

As a result, it is important product specification choices take account of upfront costs, material performance, aesthetics, and ongoing maintenance commitments. Of these, any reduction in repair and maintenance can help cut financial pressures.