B U I L D I N G R E G U L AT I O N S - Pa r t L 1 B & Pa r t L 2 B HOME INFORMATION PACKS (HIPs)

You don’t have to replace windows to comply with Part L
Confusion surrounding The Building Regulations, Document Part L, in relation to
windows, can result in unnecessary replacement, at a cost to the client, the character
of the building and the environment.
Complying with Part L Repair V’s Replacement
If you can repair the window, it does not have to comply with
Part L - unless the refurbishment involves a ‘change of use’
i.e. it’s converted into dwellings. However, even in these
circumstances, compliance with Part L may not be compulsory.
Listed Buildings and Properties in
Conservation Areas
If the building is either listed or falls within a conservation area,
exemptions apply. However the window does still have to show
an improvement in energy efficiency, providing the changes do
not alter the character or appearance of the building. This means
that Ventrolla’s Perimeter Sealing System (VPSS), which
eliminates draughts and hence provides potential energy savings
is the ideal solution.
Building Regulations Part L1B & Part L2B - Existing Properties
Note: If the property is within a conservation area or is listed, the work is exempt from the building regulations and Ventrolla is the ideal
solution. However, if the building is undergoing a change of use, please refer to the flow chart below:
Due to Ventrolla’s unique services and patented solutions, sash
and other wooden windows can in most cases, be repaired,
meaning windows don’t need to be replaced. As a result, the
character of the building can be retained whilst improving its
energy performance.
Change of Use
If the refurbishment project involves changing the use of the
building and you want to retain the character and aesthetics of
the building, you can argue the windows are of historic value,
which under the regulations, can provide exemption. To achieve
this, it is advised that you seek advice from the local
Conservation Officer.
Double glazing is only worth a maximum of four points
As of 1st August 2007, Home Information Packs (HIPs) will be launched in the UK.
Although initially only applicable to homes with four bedrooms or more, it will eventually
be extended to include all houses.
Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) Window renovation and energy efficiency
Energy Performance Certificates are included within the packs Modern upgrading techniques such as the 'Ventrolla Perimeter
to provide a simple means to compare properties based upon Sealing System' (VPSS) significantly improve the window’s
their energy efficiency and provide an A to G rating similar to energy efficiency without the need to double glaze or replace.
white goods.
In fact, VPSS installed into an existing sash window achieves a
The rating is calculated from a computer program that makes 30% improvement in its Window Energy Rating (WER).
assumptions on the property before concluding with an
energy rating and a list of recommendations to improve its Furthermore, as the system does not alter the appearance of
energy efficiency. the building, it adds value to the property by retaining its
original features and character.
Improvement recommendations
Recommendations are categorised into 'Low Cost', 'Higher
Cost' or 'Further Measures', based upon their capital cost,
environmental benefit and payback period.
Due to the high cost and 100 year payback period, U-PVC
double glazing is categorised in ‘Further Measures’. This is
reflected in the minimal points gained for double glazing (2-4),
which as the diagram illustrates, is unlikely to improve the
property’s energy rating.

Will the refurbishment involve a Can the windows The work falls outside Building Control.
change of use for the property NO be repaired? YES VPSS can be installed without consultation
i.e. will it become a dwelling, unless the building has historic value, in
when previously it was not? which case contacting the Conservation
NO
Officer is advised.
YES

Exemptions apply to Part L of the Regulations.

Is the property either listed or within a conservation area? Work with the
Work with the local Conservation Officer to
YES Conservation Officer to
ensure VPSS is accepted. Note: Listed Building
consent may still be required. gain their support to treat
NO
the project as an
exceptional case for
Is the property in a National Park, Area special consideration.
Do the windows have historic value? of Outstanding Natural Beauty or a Building Control are likely
YES World Heritage site? NO to be sympathetic if the
NO owners are making
YES additional energy
efficiency improvements.
Building Regulations will apply and new windows will Special consideration may apply. Refer to
probably have to achieve a U-Value for the whole English Heritage Guidance and work with
window of 2.0 W/m2K or a WER rating of F or E. In this the Conservation Officer to gain their
instance contact Ventrolla’s Operations Department to support.
explore the available options. Data supplied by Phil Parnham of BlueBox Partners - approved trainers of HIP Inspectors

Ventrolla Limited Ventrolla House Crimple Court Hornbeam Business Park Harrogate HG2 8PB Ventrolla Limited Ventrolla House Crimple Court Hornbeam Business Park Harrogate HG2 8PB
Freephone 0800 378 278 Telephone 01423 859323 Facsimile 01423 859321 Website www.ventrolla.co.uk info@ventrolla.co.uk Freephone 0800 378 278 Telephone 01423 859323 Facsimile 01423 859321 Website www.ventrolla.co.uk info@ventrolla.co.uk
INDEPENDENT TESTING
We’ve been tested and we are clean!
The Ventrolla Perimeter Sealing System (VPSS), installed in a sash window, achieved a
30% improvement in the Window Energy Rating (WER).
Window Energy Performance
Energy performance of a window is calculated by a
combination of:
• Thermal conductivity (U-Value)
• Air permeability (air-leakage rate or air change rates)
• Solar Gain (g-Value)
Air permeability is a major contributor of energy loss and
reducing this to a minimum provides significant energy savings,
which is where Ventrolla’s Perimeter Sealing System can help.
Achieving Class BS 6375 - 1
The BBA (British Board of Agrément) independently tested
sash windows fitted with the Ventrolla Perimeter Sealing
System and found the system exceeds class 3 of BS 6375-1,
which tests to 600Pa - the equivalent to winds of 71mph.
Air Permeability
Independent testing of a live project proved that installing
VPSS, within a sash window, reduced the air-permeability and
hence air-change rates, by 20% down to 0.4 air-changes per
hour (ach).
Ventrolla Limited Ventrolla House Crimple Court Hornbeam Business Park Harrogate HG2 8PB
Freephone 0800 378 278 Telephone 01423 859323 Facsimile 01423 859321 Website www.ventrolla.co.uk info@ventrolla.co.uk
Noise Reduction
Another important measure of a window's performance is
noise reduction. A sash window fitted with VPSS, fell within
the 6-10 dB(A) noise reduction range, which in acoustic terms
is deemed to provide a ‘significant’ noise reduction.
Whilst VPSS can provide a positive impact on noise reduction,
this should be viewed as an added benefit rather than as a
solution to an external noise control problem.
So What Does This Mean?
Ventrolla has independently verified proof that its system
improves the energy performance of windows in line with
Part L of the Building Regulations. This states that properties
that are Listed or fall within a Conservation Area are exempt
however the window’s energy efficiency should be improved
(providing the changes do not alter the character or
appearance of the building). Ventrolla’s Perimeter Sealing
System is therefore an ideal solution.
0.4 ach
ENERGY COMPARISON
Replacement windows consume up to 40 times more energy!
It should be obvious that a window renovation process, which retains much of the
existing material, has clear environmental benefits over manufacturing replacement
windows. However, many people fail to consider the whole picture and wider
implications. Here we explain the facts behind renovation V’s replacement.
Whole Life Costs
Whole life cost is the measurement of the total environmental
impact as it assesses a product’s environmental impact from In-use
cradle to grave or put another way, from the extraction of raw I Maintenance
materials to disposal of the product at the end of its life.
Production
I Extraction
Energy Comparison
Renovating windows rather than replacing them retains the End of Life
I Recycling
carbon store or invested energy, from the original manufacturing
I Disposal
process. This provides a vast saving in energy from extracting
raw materials through to the processing of these into finished
products as the diagram below illustrates.
Green Issues - Energy Comparison
Recycling/Disposal
It’s a simple equation:
Ventrolla U-PVC Aluminium
Renovation Replacement Replacement Minimal waste = less material sent to landfill or for recycling
150 MJ 3,196 MJ 6,216 MJ
By renovating windows, Ventrolla’s system effectively recycles
materials at source, which minimises waste. This is an important
environmental benefit when compared to U-PVC, where:
I 82% of U-PVC goes to landfill
I 43% of U-PVC is made up of non-renewable resources
I 15% of U-PVC is incinerated
21 x more I Only 3% of U-PVC is recycled
40 x more Environmental Benefits of Window Renovation:
I Uses 1/40th of the energy of replacement
Data extracted from the School of Engineering, Napier I Material sent to landfill is reduced
University (Life Cycle of Window Materials) and the I Use of finite resources is minimised
Embodied Energy Study by Victoria University of Wellington. I Invested energy or carbon store is retained
Ventrolla Limited Ventrolla House Crimple Court Hornbeam Business Park Harrogate HG2 8PB
Freephone 0800 378 278 Telephone 01423 859323 Facsimile 01423 859321 Website www.ventrolla.co.uk info@ventrolla.co.uk
B U I L D I N G R E G U L AT I O N S - Pa r t L 1 B & Pa r t L 2 B
You don’t have to replace windows to comply with Part L
Confusion surrounding The Building Regulations, Document Part L, in relation to
windows, can result in unnecessary replacement, at a cost to the client, the character
of the building and the environment.
Complying with Part L Repair V’s Replacement
If you can repair the window, it does not have to comply with
Part L - unless the refurbishment involves a ‘change of use’
i.e. it’s converted into dwellings. However, even in these
circumstances, compliance with Part L may not be compulsory.
Listed Buildings and Properties in
Conservation Areas
If the building is either listed or falls within a conservation area,
exemptions apply. However the window does still have to show
an improvement in energy efficiency, providing the changes do
not alter the character or appearance of the building. This means
that Ventrolla’s Perimeter Sealing System (VPSS), which
eliminates draughts and hence provides potential energy savings
is the ideal solution.
Building Regulations Part L1B & Part L2B - Existing Properties
Note: If the property is within a conservation area or is listed, the work is exempt from the building regulations and Ventrolla is the ideal
solution. However, if the building is undergoing a change of use, please refer to the flow chart below:
Due to Ventrolla’s unique services and patented solutions, sash
and other wooden windows can in most cases, be repaired,
meaning windows don’t need to be replaced. As a result, the
character of the building can be retained whilst improving its
energy performance.
Change of Use
If the refurbishment project involves changing the use of the
building and you want to retain the character and aesthetics of
the building, you can argue the windows are of historic value,
which under the regulations, can provide exemption. To achieve
this, it is advised that you seek advice from the local
Conservation Officer.
HOME INFORMATION PACKS (HIPs)
Double glazing is only worth a maximum of four points
As of 1st August 2007, Home Information Packs (HIPs) will be launched in the UK.
Although initially only applicable to homes with four bedrooms or more, it will eventually
be extended to include all houses.
Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) Window renovation and energy efficiency
Energy Performance Certificates are included within the packs Modern upgrading techniques such as the 'Ventrolla Perimeter
to provide a simple means to compare properties based upon Sealing System' (VPSS) significantly improve the window’s
their energy efficiency and provide an A to G rating similar to energy efficiency without the need to double glaze or replace.
white goods.
In fact, VPSS installed into an existing sash window achieves a
The rating is calculated from a computer program that makes 30% improvement in its Window Energy Rating (WER).
assumptions on the property before concluding with an
energy rating and a list of recommendations to improve its Furthermore, as the system does not alter the appearance of
energy efficiency. the building, it adds value to the property by retaining its
original features and character.
Improvement recommendations
Recommendations are categorised into 'Low Cost', 'Higher
Cost' or 'Further Measures', based upon their capital cost,
environmental benefit and payback period.
Due to the high cost and 100 year payback period, U-PVC
double glazing is categorised in ‘Further Measures’. This is
reflected in the minimal points gained for double glazing (2-4),
which as the diagram illustrates, is unlikely to improve the
property’s energy rating.

Will the refurbishment involve a Can the windows The work falls outside Building Control.
change of use for the property NO be repaired? YES VPSS can be installed without consultation
i.e. will it become a dwelling, unless the building has historic value, in
when previously it was not? which case contacting the Conservation
NO
Officer is advised.
YES

Exemptions apply to Part L of the Regulations.

Is the property either listed or within a conservation area? Work with the
Work with the local Conservation Officer to
YES Conservation Officer to
ensure VPSS is accepted. Note: Listed Building
consent may still be required. gain their support to treat
NO
the project as an
exceptional case for
Is the property in a National Park, Area special consideration.
Do the windows have historic value? of Outstanding Natural Beauty or a Building Control are likely
YES World Heritage site? NO to be sympathetic if the
NO owners are making
YES additional energy
efficiency improvements.
Building Regulations will apply and new windows will Special consideration may apply. Refer to
probably have to achieve a U-Value for the whole English Heritage Guidance and work with
window of 2.0 W/m2K or a WER rating of F or E. In this the Conservation Officer to gain their
instance contact Ventrolla’s Operations Department to support.
explore the available options. Data supplied by Phil Parnham of BlueBox Partners - approved trainers of HIP Inspectors

Ventrolla Limited Ventrolla House Crimple Court Hornbeam Business Park Harrogate HG2 8PB Ventrolla Limited Ventrolla House Crimple Court Hornbeam Business Park Harrogate HG2 8PB
Freephone 0800 378 278 Telephone 01423 859323 Facsimile 01423 859321 Website www.ventrolla.co.uk info@ventrolla.co.uk Freephone 0800 378 278 Telephone 01423 859323 Facsimile 01423 859321 Website www.ventrolla.co.uk info@ventrolla.co.uk
INDEPENDENT TESTING
We’ve been tested and we are clean!
The Ventrolla Perimeter Sealing System (VPSS), installed in a sash window, achieved a
30% improvement in the Window Energy Rating (WER).
Window Energy Performance
Energy performance of a window is calculated by a
combination of:
• Thermal conductivity (U-Value)
• Air permeability (air-leakage rate or air change rates)
• Solar Gain (g-Value)
Air permeability is a major contributor of energy loss and
reducing this to a minimum provides significant energy savings,
which is where Ventrolla’s Perimeter Sealing System can help.
Achieving Class BS 6375 - 1
The BBA (British Board of Agrément) independently tested
sash windows fitted with the Ventrolla Perimeter Sealing
System and found the system exceeds class 3 of BS 6375-1,
which tests to 600Pa - the equivalent to winds of 71mph.
Air Permeability
Independent testing of a live project proved that installing
VPSS, within a sash window, reduced the air-permeability and
hence air-change rates, by 20% down to 0.4 air-changes per
hour (ach).
Ventrolla Limited Ventrolla House Crimple Court Hornbeam Business Park Harrogate HG2 8PB
Freephone 0800 378 278 Telephone 01423 859323 Facsimile 01423 859321 Website www.ventrolla.co.uk info@ventrolla.co.uk
Noise Reduction
Another important measure of a window's performance is
noise reduction. A sash window fitted with VPSS, fell within
the 6-10 dB(A) noise reduction range, which in acoustic terms
is deemed to provide a ‘significant’ noise reduction.
Whilst VPSS can provide a positive impact on noise reduction,
this should be viewed as an added benefit rather than as a
solution to an external noise control problem.
So What Does This Mean?
Ventrolla has independently verified proof that its system
improves the energy performance of windows in line with
Part L of the Building Regulations. This states that properties
that are Listed or fall within a Conservation Area are exempt
however the window’s energy efficiency should be improved
(providing the changes do not alter the character or
appearance of the building). Ventrolla’s Perimeter Sealing
System is therefore an ideal solution.
0.4 ach
ENERGY COMPARISON
Replacement windows consume up to 40 times more energy!
It should be obvious that a window renovation process, which retains much of the
existing material, has clear environmental benefits over manufacturing replacement
windows. However, many people fail to consider the whole picture and wider
implications. Here we explain the facts behind renovation V’s replacement.
Whole Life Costs
Whole life cost is the measurement of the total environmental
impact as it assesses a product’s environmental impact from In-use
cradle to grave or put another way, from the extraction of raw I Maintenance
materials to disposal of the product at the end of its life.
Production
I Extraction
Energy Comparison
Renovating windows rather than replacing them retains the End of Life
I Recycling
carbon store or invested energy, from the original manufacturing
I Disposal
process. This provides a vast saving in energy from extracting
raw materials through to the processing of these into finished
products as the diagram below illustrates.
Green Issues - Energy Comparison
Recycling/Disposal
It’s a simple equation:
Ventrolla U-PVC Aluminium
Renovation Replacement Replacement Minimal waste = less material sent to landfill or for recycling
150 MJ 3,196 MJ 6,216 MJ
By renovating windows, Ventrolla’s system effectively recycles
materials at source, which minimises waste. This is an important
environmental benefit when compared to U-PVC, where:
I 82% of U-PVC goes to landfill
I 43% of U-PVC is made up of non-renewable resources
I 15% of U-PVC is incinerated
21 x more I Only 3% of U-PVC is recycled
40 x more Environmental Benefits of Window Renovation:
I Uses 1/40th of the energy of replacement
Data extracted from the School of Engineering, Napier I Material sent to landfill is reduced
University (Life Cycle of Window Materials) and the I Use of finite resources is minimised
Embodied Energy Study by Victoria University of Wellington. I Invested energy or carbon store is retained
Ventrolla Limited Ventrolla House Crimple Court Hornbeam Business Park Harrogate HG2 8PB
Freephone 0800 378 278 Telephone 01423 859323 Facsimile 01423 859321 Website www.ventrolla.co.uk info@ventrolla.co.uk