When installing windows and doors into conservatories and orangeries, background ventilation should be a key consideration and compliance to regulations is best achieved by using natural background (passive) ventilation.

In June 2022, when Building Regulations changed in England and Wales, most of the focus was on the impact the new legislation would have companies in the supply chain who were replacing windows and doors in existing buildings. However, the same legislation (Approved Document F – means of ventilation) can also apply to window and door installation in conservatories and orangeries. In particular where the conservatory or orangery is connected to an existing habitable room (open plan), then the square metreage of the overall living space has to be factored in to the determine the requirements to comply with Building Regulations.

In addition to compliance, all installers and home improvement  companies fitting windows and doors into conservatories and orangeries also have the opportunity to promote the benefits to homeowners of good ventilation such as improved air quality, thermal comfort, health and general wellbeing.

No matter what the situation, installing trickle vents on doors and windows in a conservatory, or orangery is the most practical and economical ventilation solution for window and door fabricators and installers. Using the award-winning Link Vent from Glazpart can help compliance and can overcome homeowners’ resistance to trickle ventilators.

Glazpart launched the innovative Link Vent in 2013 and since then, in 2022, in time for the legislative changes, the Link Vent 4000 was introduced to the range to meet the ventilation requirement for smaller rooms such as bathrooms and kitchens and for conservatories or orangeries that connect openly to other main rooms in the home.

The Link Vent has become the leading ventilation solution for building designers, window manufacturers/fabricators and installers and can be fitted to any type of material UPVC, aluminium and timber windows and doors.

The clever design of the Link Vent makes it simple to install and user friendly for both opening and closing – the innovative closing action allows the closure plate to be positioned so that it reduces draughts by directing air away from occupants.

Smart design, easy fitting, and functionality are fundamentals but it is the huge choice of colours and decorative finishes that sets Glazpart apart from the competition. The Link Vent is ideal for windows and doors as the colours can be perfectly matched to blend in with the overall design and look of the finished product.

For homeowners, the benefits go beyond aesthetics. The colours and finishes are extremely stable and resistant to UV rays, so homeowners can be safe in the knowledge that the vents will hold their colour in extreme weather conditions and constant exposure to the elements of weather, without noticeable fading.

At the start of 2024, Glazpart announced that its Link Vent premium finish ranges are now available in handy packs of either 10 canopies or internal vents to help companies only buy the stock they need and add more value, both in terms of revenue and aesthetic appeal for homeowners. The premium finishes available in the new size packs are the Premium Woodgrain range, Premium Vac Foiled range, Premium Sprayed Colours, Super Matt Finishes.

Dean Bradley, Glazpart Sales Director commented, “Homeowners have become more particular when it comes to the finished appearance of their doors and windows and this is even more so when they invest in a conservatory or orangery. Fabricators and installers need to ensure they can meet homeowners’ expectations not only by making their living spaces more habitable and healthier, but also by offering the widest colour range possible to ensure the vents are aesthetically pleasing. Glazpart’s Link Vent range can colour match a vast range of door and window frames and we can always manufacture at short notice to ensure we have our products readily available.”

When it comes to ventilation for conservatories and orangeries, Glazpart has the natural ventilation solution for fabricators and installers to ensure that homeowners are not just satisfied but are delighted with the finished job.