Architects and Specifiers

Sustainable & Economically Viable Solutions

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Code For Sustainable Homes

The Code For Sustainable Homes sets out requirements that Swan has met in advance, and continues to meet today. Concerns include:

  • Energy efficiency
  • Weather performance
  • Use of materials

Weather Performance

Swan window and door products have been independently tested and have achieved a ‘Severe’ weather resistance rating.

Solar Gain

Shading and solar gain through glass products is an important growth area for sustainable homes, and is important for some technical specifications.

Low Carbon

Reducing the footprint of the construction industry is achievable only though collective action, and Swan aims to mee this challenge at the specification stage.

Ventilation

Adequate ventilation is required to maintain pleasant atmospheric conditions for living but also as a practical improvement to cut energy loss by opening windows in winter.

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Energy Efficiency

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The investment that Swan has put in to energy efficiency has been a commitment to a project with a long gestation period. As a result of this strategy Swan consistently finds itself ahead of the game on standards required in it’s key markets.

Environmental Impact

Through the use of emerging green technologies, Swan has been able to make adjustments and consolidate developments at the production stage. Use of argon gas, specially coated glass, thermal spacers, cill adjustments and various profile options have contributed to a pursuit of excellence in the competitive energy efficiency field.
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Building Regulations

Security

All Swan configurations of doors and windows are in line with Part L

Safety

Access and Egress regulations met across the board with highest level compliance possible in advanced configurations.

Accessibility

Various compliant configurations of products available. Swan has experience and product range to meet any accessibility criteria in construction and product specification.

  • In line with Part M
  • Principles of DDA.
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