Useful Sources of Information

There is a wide range of organisations out there that can provide further information on energy saving, reducing carbon emissions, and all aspects of the window industry from manufacturers to installers.

FENSA
The government approved scheme that authorises installers to self certify compliance for replacement windows and doors under the Building Regulations
www.fensa.org.uk

Glass and Glazing Federation
The trade association for the glazing, window and conservatory industry.
www.ggf.co.uk

Helix Group
Includes a portfolio of leading brands brought together by a shared goal of continually improving standards which serve the home improvement, consumer protection, and industry standards sectors. Helix Group companies currently include: BFRC, FENSA, RISA, GGFi, Borough IT and Helix Training.

RISA
Offer independent and impartial Inspection and Auditing services to the Fenestration and Construction Industries in line with relevant legislation and standards. They are the sole provider of inspection services for FENSA Ltd.
www.risaltd.co.uk

British Plastics Federation
The trade association of the UK Plastics Industry and can help you to find a supplier of PVC-U framed windows.
www.bpf.co.uk

British Woodworking Federation
The trade association for the woodworking and joinery manufacturing industry and can help you to find a supplier of timber framed windows.
www.bwf.org.uk

Carbon Footprint
An online carbon footprint calculator.
www.carbonfootprint.com

Carbon Trust
An independent company set up by Government to accelerate the move to a low carbon economy.
www.carbontrust.com

Council for Aluminum in Building (CAB)
The Council for Aluminium in Building promotes the interests of the architectural aluminium industry and can help you to find a supplier of aluminium framed windows.
www.c-a-b.org.uk

Energy Saving Trust
A non-profit organisation that provides free impartial advice on saving energy.
www.energysavingtrust.org.uk

National Home Improvement Council
Provides ideas and advice on the range of improvement and maintenance activities that you could consider for your home.
www.nhic.org.uk

Steel Window Association
Represents the great majority of UK steel window manufacturers and can help you to find a supplier of steel framed windows.
www.steel-window-association.co.uk

What you can do
Raises awareness about climate change and the simple actions we can take to reduce our carbon footprint.
www.whatyoucando.co.uk