Replacement windows and Fensa

westy23

Good afternoon
Can someone tell me what are the implications of not using a Fensa
approved window installer, the windows we are fitting are Upvc eurocell windows.
Is Fensa a must have?
Thanks

Yorkie1

When you put in new windows, Building Regs apply (something to do with thermal efficiency, I think).

Using a fensa registered installer is an alternative way of complying with B Regs.

If and when you sell the house, your buyer will ask for evidence of compliance with B Regs re. the windows. This evidence is either the certificate issued by fensa a few weeks after the windows have been installed, or a B Regs certificate from the local council.

If you have neither, chances are that you'll need to stump up an indemnity insurance policy or to get retrospective B Regs approval.

All else being equal, I'd go for a fensa registered installer and keep the paperwork afterwards!

leveller2911

westy23 wrote: »

Good afternoon

Can someone tell me what are the implications of not using a Fensa


approved window installer, the windows we are fitting are Upvc eurocell
windows.

Its not a requirement to use a FENSA registered installer.Any competant person (good DIYer even) can install windows under the "building notice" scheme run by your local Council. Its very simple you just fill out a form stating your "intention to replace the windows" and the Building control officer will visit the site when the work is being carried out to check that the windows conform to the Building regulations. He will then return to his office and sign off the work as being completed.

This is as good if not better than the FENSA scheme in that you won't get any better than building control signing off the work whereas its quite possible for FENSA registered companies to break building regulations but still give you a certificate saying the work complies.