Nordan Alu-clad Doors & Windows

KATM

Hi Everyone,

Just wondering if anyone has installed Nordan sliding doors and/or windows? And if so, whether you'd pm me to let me know if you're happy with them?

Thanks a million!

fatty pang

They have Agrement certs. Assessment as oppossed to (half-baked) opinion

KATM

fatty pang wrote: »

They have Agrement certs. Assessment as oppossed to (half-baked) opinion

Hi Fatty Pang,

Thanks so much for your response - I really appreciate it!

However, I'm afraid that I'm not familiar with the window lingo If you have the time, would you mind explaining your response in simple, layman terms? I'd really appreciate it!

Thanks again Fatty Pang!

fatty pang

If you go to the BBA website you can find Agrement certificates for windows and assorted other construction products. The certificate is, amongst other things, an assessment of the windows weather and thermal performance, its durability, operability and suitability for the climate of the British Isles. There is also an opinion on compliance with UK building regulations which are broadly similar to our own (the source documents in most cases). The certs typically show the results of performance testing and the quality control systems that the manufacturer has in the production facility. Factory audits ensure that quality is consistent.

The significant difference between an Agrement cert as described above and a test report is that a test report is merely a report of how the particular sample tested on a given day. Samples prepared for testing may benefit from ‘enhanced preparation'.

Having an Agrement cert does not mean that the window is a first class window – merely that it has been authoritatively assessed. It would take quite a while to explain the implications of some of the performance testing that is described in the certificate.
As to opinion see the tilt and turn thread for the sort of uninformed guff that the forum is prone to disseminate.

KATM

fatty pang wrote: »

If you go to the BBA website you can find Agrement certificates for windows and assorted other construction products. The certificate is, amongst other things, an assessment of the windows weather and thermal performance, its durability, operability and suitability for the climate of the British Isles. There is also an opinion on compliance with UK building regulations which are broadly similar to our own (the source documents in most cases). The certs typically show the results of performance testing and the quality control systems that the manufacturer has in the production facility. Factory audits ensure that quality is consistent.

The significant difference between an Agrement cert as described above and a test report is that a test report is merely a report of how the particular sample tested on a given day. Samples prepared for testing may benefit from ‘enhanced preparation'.

Having an Agrement cert does not mean that the window is a first class window – merely that it has been authoritatively assessed. It would take quite a while to explain the implications of some of the performance testing that is described in the certificate.
As to opinion see the tilt and turn thread for the sort of uninformed guff that the forum is prone to disseminate.

Hi Fatty Pang,

That's hugely helpful - thank you so much for taking the time to write such a detailed response!

I'm thankful for this forum, as I'm not sure where I would have turned to for help otherwise.

Thanks again!
K

Stitch74

Hi all,close to making decision on triple glazed with u value under 1,have been looking at ratioinel, must see nordan product and munster joinery in aluclad range aswellas aluminium triple glazed. Any advise much appreciated.
thanks.

BryanF

Stitch74 wrote: »

Hi all,close to making decision on triple glazed with u value under 1,have been looking at ratioinel, must see nordan product and munster joinery in aluclad range aswellas aluminium triple glazed. Any advise much appreciated.
thanks.

Comments by PM thanks

KATM

Stitch74 wrote: »

Hi all,close to making decision on triple glazed with u value under 1,have been looking at ratioinel, must see nordan product and munster joinery in aluclad range aswellas aluminium triple glazed. Any advise much appreciated.
thanks.

Hi there,

We installed Nordan...........

sb2015

KATM wrote: »

Hi there,

We installed Nordan...........

Hi I would really appreciate any feedback you had with Nordan? Not far from appointing a window supplier on our new build. Thanks.

KATM

sb2015 wrote: »

Hi I would really appreciate any feedback you had with Nordan? Not far from appointing a window supplier on our new build. Thanks.

Hi sb2015,

-snip- Let me know if you've any more specific queries.

please don't bad mouth conpanies here. Read the forum charter before posting again . If you have something to say on a specific company send a PM

KATM

KATM wrote: »

Hi sb2015,

-snip- Let me know if you've any more specific queries.

please don't bad mouth conpanies here. Read the forum charter before posting again . If you have something to say on a specific company send a PM

Hi there,

I don't think I was 'bad mouthing' the company; I was detailing my experience and in fact praised them also!

Katm

BryanF

KATM wrote: »

Hi there,

I don't think I was 'bad mouthing' the company; I was detailing my experience and in fact praised them also!

Katm

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