Building Regulations 2022
What do the June 2022 changes to the building regulations mean for you and your home.
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As we don’t want our customers to be in the dark, we’re going to unpack the changes that affect us and explain what it means for our customers.
What are the changes?
When it comes to replacing windows, the only change that directly affects us here at Nation Windows is the mention of ‘background ventilators.
Background ventilators, otherwise known as trickle vents, sit at the top of your window or door and allow air to flow through them to ensure consistent fresh air is coming into the home. These smaller vents allow the homeowner to keep the main window shut, thus keeping the heat in and keeping energy expenditures down whilst retaining fresh air in the home.
These additions to window installations are now, essentially, becoming mandatory with the new regulations.
What does this mean for you?
Customers who have background ventilators (trickle vents) on the windows they already have, before having them replaced, will have to have replacement windows installed that also have background ventilators that are at least the same size as the originals.
Furthermore, they should be controllable, either automatically or by the home’s occupant.
Should the homeowner wish to replace windows that do not have background ventilators, the new windows should ensure consistency of ventilation between the two installations. Essentially, this means that the new windows will require trickle-down vents to be installed.
If you are replacing more than 30% of the property’s windows, the new windows will require background ventilation (trickle vents) in order to meet the minimum airflow requirements.
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