{"id":158912,"date":"2026-02-04T09:38:50","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T09:38:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/?post_type=ebook&#038;p=158912"},"modified":"2026-02-04T09:41:01","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T09:41:01","slug":"windows-doors-aluminium","status":"publish","type":"ebook","link":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/ebook\/framework-windows-doors-aluminium\/158912\/","title":{"rendered":"Windows &#038; Doors &#8211; Aluminium (A8)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The LHC Framework Agreement for aluminium windows, doors and curtain walling products is available to all local authorities, housing associations and other public sector bodies in England and Wales and forms one of the LHC Window and Door Frameworks portfolio.<\/p>\n<p>FTS compliant, the framework is suitable for low, medium and high-rise housing schemes, schools and all other types of public sector buildings.<\/p>\n<h3>Products &amp; Design Services<\/h3>\n<p>Products used in this framework have all been designed to meet the requirements of the latest editions of The Building Regulations, including the energy saving requirements \u2013 Conservation of Fuel and Power. These include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fire safety \u2013 egress windows and doors<\/li>\n<li>Ventilation (including heat-producing appliances) \u2013 compliant air management products<\/li>\n<li>Conservation of fuel and power \u2013 energy efficient window and door products to meet and exceed the Window Energy Ratings (WER) band C and U-value requirements for both replacement and new-build projects. WER bands B, A and A+ and triple glazing are available<\/li>\n<li>Access to and use of buildings \u2013 for example, special needs hardware and low door thresholds<\/li>\n<li>Enhanced security windows and doors to BS EN 1627 to BS EN 1630 relating to burglar resistance are referenced within BS EN 14351-1, and doorsets to BS EN 14351-2. For enhanced security requirements, LHC references PAS 24:2016 to include third-party accreditation (e.g. BSI Kitemark, BM Trada, Q Mark) for the fabricator<\/li>\n<li>Safety in use, including child safety<\/li>\n<li>High-performance glazing, including safety (laminated and toughened), self-cleaning, and energy-efficient glass. LHC-appointed companies will offer design advice and support on the interpretation and conformity to statutory regulation requirements, including planning assistance.<\/li>\n<li>Curtain walling to BS EN 13830<\/li>\n<li>Products are CE Marked to the harmonised standard relating to performance characteristics for windows and doors \u2013 BS EN 14351-1.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A 10-year product and installation guarantee will be provided for LHC projects. An insurance-backed warranty may also be requested at additional cost.<\/p>\n<h3>Survey, Installation &amp; Site Management Services<\/h3>\n<p>All LHC A8 appointed companies offer a full survey and installation service, including programming and resident liaison where required.<\/p>\n<p>Survey and installation will be undertaken to the guidance set out in BS 8213-4 and include all finishing off and making good. For refurbishment projects, existing windows and doors will be removed and responsibly disposed of for recycling. Services provided on refurbishment projects will include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Design advice and support on the interpretation and conformity to statutory regulations requirements, including planning assistance<\/li>\n<li>A full survey and installation service, including programming<\/li>\n<li>Residents&#8217; choice exercises and ongoing liaison<\/li>\n<li>All installation works and management undertaken in accordance with the guidance set out in BS 8213-4<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Appointed Companies for A8<\/h3>\n<p>Please visit our website to find out the list of A8 Appointed Companies here: <a href=\"https:\/\/lse.lhcprocure.org.uk\/all-frameworks\/windows-doors-aluminium-a8\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/lse.lhcprocure.org.uk\/all-frameworks\/windows-doors-aluminium-a8\/<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Valid until 11th April 2028<\/h3>\n<div class=\"mk-custom-module-container\">\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The LHC Framework Agreement for aluminium windows, doors and curtain walling products is available to all local authorities, housing associations and other public sector bodies in England and Wales and forms one of the LHC Window and Door Frameworks portfolio. 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