GGF Pilot Scheme Heralded a Success As Pulse Testing Goes Nationwide

Pyramid Profiles And Pyramid Aluminium Re-Brand As Pyramid Group

To make life easier for customers buying both aluminium and PVCu, Pyramid Aluminium and Pyramid Profiles have joined their brands together as Pyramid Group

The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has announced that following a successful pilot scheme for the provision of pulse testing, the service is now available to all installers (GGF members and nonmembers) nationwide.

“Pulse testing allows installation companies to demonstrate compliance to the muchdebated Approved Document F legislation regarding ventilation and indoor air quality,” says Dave Mechem, director of inspection & assessment. “The test shows the airtightness of a building pre and post installation and often, when replacing like for like PVC-U windows, the reading doesn’t change. If this is the case and installers have the test evidence to prove it, there is no need for additional ventilation.

“We have carefully researched the technology and completed a pilot scheme for the tests to ensure everything is in place to support installers. Now that we have finished the pilot scheme in the south and south east, we are ready to go nationwide. The service won’t be restricted to GGF members either because we believe it is so important for the industry. The market is challenging enough, without having to worry about additional ventilation requirements, that often aren’t necessary. Of course, there will be exceptions, in which case extra vents will need to be considered.

“The tests take less than half an hour to complete and the results are available immediately, so offer installers a great way to prove compliance. The technology itself is quick and easy to use with people in the home, so effortlessly fits into the installation process.

“We are excited to offer this service to all installers nationwide and bookings can be made at https://bit.ly/3SBVCqMGGF and FENSA members can also benefit from discounted rates for the service.”

Formed in response to the fast commercial growth of 2022, the re-brand has come off the back of the development and launch of a number of new products over the last 12 months.

“We want to bring together both sides of the business under one name in response to the significant growth in the number of customers buying both PVCu and aluminium from us last year, merging both brands under one name that installers can trust for all their glazing needs,” says Paul Bailey, managing director at Pyramid Group.

“Integrating both customer bases has been a big focus over the past year, and the Pyramid Group brand provides the perfect platform for an exciting year ahead, which includes new literature and product launches.”

The news comes at the same time as the Pyramid Group’s new website is launched, showcasing all the benefits of both their aluminium and PVCu products in one place. pyramid-profiles.co.uk