Why Most Windows Fail Inspection—And How to Pass First Time Without Delay, Redesign, or Rejection The Unseen Cost of a Failed Specification Compliance failures rarely announce themselves with drama. More often, they arrive quietly—an annotated PDF, a red circle around “Means of Escape,” a note from Building Control querying performance claims. What began as a … Continued
A Decision with Legal Weight It rarely begins with scaffolding or the arrival of a joiner. It begins quietly—in the stillness of a hallway, where morning light casts itself across a weathered sash. You notice the signs: condensation trapped between panes, draughts curling through ageing timber, a slight give beneath a flaking sill. The window … Continued
The Hidden Risk in Heritage Renovations Noncompliance rarely announces itself with a dramatic failure. It starts quietly, with a sash window that feels more like a liability than a triumph. You’ve honoured the architecture: preserved the slender glazing bars, replicated horn profiles, and sourced historically accurate timber. The result is visually flawless. And yet, just … Continued
