Useful Links

Useful information to make your life easier

When you’re improving your home, there’s lots to think about. And at Warmseal, we know it’s nice to have a helping hand. So we’ve added this handy section that offers you guidance on getting it right and just generally makes life a little easier. And if you have any suggestions on things we could add, we’d love to hear from you.

Doing it for the kids

Warmseal feels very passionate about our corporate and social responsibility. That’s why we like to support local charities. We are pleased to support Cash for Kids, a charity that supports disadvantaged children in the area. In the past, we have raised £10,000! If you’d like to show your support for the many children in our communities who need a helping hand, we urge you to pledge some money to this worthwhile cause, no matter how small.  Please visit http://www.cashforkids.uk.com

Planning portal

The Governmental online service for planning has been designed for members of the general public, professional users and government users to understand the ins and outs of the complexities involved in making changes. You can use the tools and information to find out about planning in your area and what developments you can make around your house. The portal also lets you apply for planning permission electronically, as well as submit and track an appeal online. Find out about planning at http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/.

Glass and Glazing Federation

The GGF is the recognised leading authority and voice for employers and companies within the flat glass, glazing, window, home improvement, plastics and applied window firm industries in the UK.

All members are vetted to ensure quality of service: this vetting process includes making a site visit to the company's premises, checking three year's of their accounts and taking up references. All members work to a Code of Good Practice and to the Technical Standards laid out in the Federation’s Glazing Manual. Please visit http://www.ggf.org.uk/.   

Sold Secure

Sold Secure is dedicated to reducing the risk of crime by the assessment of security products. Established in 1992 by Northumbria and Essex Police with the help and backing of the Home Office. Sold Secure is now administered by the Master Locksmiths Association (a not for profit trade association) and works from purpose built laboratories.  Find out more at http://www.soldsecure.com/.

Constructionline

Constructionline is the UK's largest register of local and national pre-qualified construction and construction-related services.

It offers commercial gains to the construction industry as a whole by supplying public and private sector procurers with a single national prequalification scheme, improving efficiency and streamlining procedures for all. Please visit http://www.constructionline.co.uk/static/.

Kitemark

Kitemark is the first product and service quality mark to be established in the UK, the Kitemark reassures consumers that vital safety and performance requirements have been met on an incredibly wide range of products and services. From electrical contractors to double glazed windows, doors and installation. Find out more at http://www.kitemark.com/.

FENSA

FENSA Limited is the Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme and it has been set up by the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF), with Government approval in response to the new Building Regulations for England and Wales.

From 1st April 2002, all replacement glazing in dwellings came within the scope of the Building Regulations. Since then, anyone who installs replacement windows or doors will have to comply with approved thermal performance standards.

When having their windows and doors replaced from 1st April 2002, homeowners must ensure that they get a certificate from Local Authority Building Control or have the work completed by a FENSA registered company.

One of the main reasons for this change to the Building Regulations is the need to reduce energy loss. Find out more at http://www.fensa.co.uk/