When homeowners choose French doors, they want more than just a way to access their garden. They want doors that look the part, perform in all weather conditions and complement the style of their home.

Not so long ago, most customer conversations focused on product selection, price and getting the job completed. Today, those conversations are far more detailed.

There was a time when window specification was largely a conversation about thermal performance, aesthetics and cost.

Today, that conversation is much broader.

Paul Kennington, Technical Director at VEKA plc, explains why clarity on calculation methodology will be critical to ensuring the Future Homes Standard works in practice

VEKA plc partner, Potton Windows, has achieved PAS 2030 accreditation, strengthening its capability to support clients delivering energy efficiency improvements across social housing.

Five years ago, VEKA introduced WinDoPlan to integrate structural and thermal calculation directly into window and door specification.

VEKA plc has expanded its award-winning OMNIA system with the introduction of three new profiles, further reinforcing its position as the only double flush, double rebated PVCu system to offer a complete, fully integrated suite.

VEKA plc has strengthened its research and development capability with the introduction of a dedicated in-house weathering rig within its workshop facility. The equipment, supplied by ift MessTec, part of ift Rosenheim, enables controlled environmental evaluation of window systems as part of VEKA’s technical support service.

VEKA plc has achieved RIBA accreditation for its new CPD seminar, Compliance vs Performance: Navigating Regulatory and Performance Challenges in Fenestration. Designed to help architects and specifiers confidently balance regulatory compliance, building performance and design intent when specifying PVCu windows and doors.