British Standards, Kitemarks, and Double Glazing
Did you know that the Kitemark® is not just a mark of trust here in the UK? It is, in fact, ‘the world’s premier symbol of trust, integrity and quality,’ and it is proudly displayed at the foot of our home page! Because the double glazing market is so highly competitive, we like to think (in fact, we know) that the fact we have the authority to use this symbol differentiates us from many other double glazing firms.
We hold two Kitemarks, the first of which is BSI 5713. Originally, this standard related to the performance of double glazing units, together with the use of the correct equipment to test this performance. The equipment part of the standard is no longer in use - simply because there is no such equipment! However, at Double Glazing on the Web, we abide by the required performance requirements of BSI 5713.
The second Kitemark is BSI 6206, which specifies how glass used in buildings should perform under impact; that is, it is about the glass safety. These requirements are intended to reduce the risk of injuries caused by cutting and piercing in accidents where glass is involved.
Basically, the fact that we hold a license to display these two Kitemarks, tells you that we are committed to quality and safety.
If you’ve visited our site, you will already know that we are also committed to honesty. We give you real prices for double glazing. We do not use salesmen, so we don’t have to pay commission, and we do not set up fake money off offers. When we give you a price, it is the true price.
Tags: Regulations, standards