Associates and Regulatory Bodies
FSC, FENSA and other regulatory bodies explained
Check a Trade
When you need work doing around your home, finding reputable tradesmen can be difficult. Can you really trust them? Checkatrade is a free service that gives you the background information you need to make a confident decision.
We offer you a directory of trades and services who have been vetted to our high standards, for example by verifying their insurance, qualifications and professional memberships. Not only that, but we also monitor their work on an ongoing basis by collecting feedback directly from their customers..”
When you need work doing around your home, finding reputable tradesmen can be difficult. Can you really trust them? Checkatrade is a free service that gives you the background information you need to make a confident decision.
We offer you a directory of trades and services who have been vetted to our high standards, for example by verifying their insurance, qualifications and professional memberships. Not only that, but we also monitor their work on an ongoing basis by collecting feedback directly from their customers..”
Trust a Trader
If you’re looking to get a job done properly, you want to find a trader you can trust to do a good job for a fair price. TrustATrader allows you to quickly find a tradesperson in your area who can be trusted to provide a high standard of work. Reviews from previous customers are also available to help you to select the ideal tradesperson. Once you’ve chosen, you can immediately contact the trader by phone, text or email.
If you’re looking to get a job done properly, you want to find a trader you can trust to do a good job for a fair price. TrustATrader allows you to quickly find a tradesperson in your area who can be trusted to provide a high standard of work. Reviews from previous customers are also available to help you to select the ideal tradesperson. Once you’ve chosen, you can immediately contact the trader by phone, text or email.
FENSA
“The industry gold standard for replacement windows and doors - the proven brand trusted and demanded by consumers and local authorities”
FENSA is an acronym for the Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme. It was established by the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) and other industry bodies with Government support in response to the current building regulations for England and Wales.
“The industry gold standard for replacement windows and doors - the proven brand trusted and demanded by consumers and local authorities”
FENSA is an acronym for the Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme. It was established by the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) and other industry bodies with Government support in response to the current building regulations for England and Wales.
BM TRADA
“BM TRADA Certification is a leading multi-sector certification body accredited by UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service).” - www.BMTRADA.com
“BM TRADA Certification is a leading multi-sector certification body accredited by UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service).” - www.BMTRADA.com
The Forrest Stewardship Council
What does the FSC logo tell me about a product?
“The Forest Stewardship Council enables you to buy forest products of all kinds with confidence that you are not contributing to global forest destruction.
FSC certified forests are managed to ensure long term timber supplies while protecting the environment and the lives of forest-dependent peoples. Whenever you buy timber or timber products always look for the FSC logo” - The FSC Homepage
What does the FSC logo tell me about a product?
“The Forest Stewardship Council enables you to buy forest products of all kinds with confidence that you are not contributing to global forest destruction.
FSC certified forests are managed to ensure long term timber supplies while protecting the environment and the lives of forest-dependent peoples. Whenever you buy timber or timber products always look for the FSC logo” - The FSC Homepage
The GGF
“Look for Energy Efficient Windows - Reduce your Bills and Save the Planet!” - www.ggf.co.uk
GGF stands for the Glass and Glazing Federation and is a trade association for companies who make, supply or fit flat glass and related products.
“Look for Energy Efficient Windows - Reduce your Bills and Save the Planet!” - www.ggf.co.uk
GGF stands for the Glass and Glazing Federation and is a trade association for companies who make, supply or fit flat glass and related products.
The British Standards Institution
“As the world’s first national standards organization, BSI British Standards has a globally recognized reputation for independence, integrity and innovation in the production of standards and information products that promote and share best practice.” - www.bsigroup.com
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“As the world’s first national standards organization, BSI British Standards has a globally recognized reputation for independence, integrity and innovation in the production of standards and information products that promote and share best practice.” - www.bsigroup.com
