Planning 2027 Replacement Programmes: Windows, Doors and AOVs for Housing Associations

Posted by Listers on 30/06/2022

Plan with confidence. Keep residents informed. Get the programme moving. 2027 gives Housing Associations a clear planning point. Several changes are now live, or close enough to affect surveys, procurement and specification. Awaab’s Law expands through 2026 and 2027. Approved Document B fire safety changes take effect on 30 September 2026. Approved Documents L and…

What are Window U-Values and how do they work? 

Posted by Listers on 28/06/2022

In the constantly evolving world of window technology, understanding the various metrics and ratings applied to our products is crucial. This article aims to elucidate the concept of thermal transmittance, more commonly known as the U-Value, and its significant role in determining a window’s energy rating. As an installer, a thorough understanding of U-Values will…

How Housing Associations Can Maximise Asset Performance Through Smarter Window & Door Investment

Posted by Listers on 22/06/2022

More Than a Replacement Programme – An Investment in Communities. For housing associations across the UK, planned maintenance is about much more than replacing ageing components. It is an opportunity to improve residents’ lives, future-proof housing stock, meet regulatory requirements and deliver long-term value for money. Windows and doors play a critical role in achieving…

How to Reduce Callbacks on Eurocell Doors

Posted by Listers on 18/05/2022

Callbacks cost time. They pull installers away from booked work, slow down the diary and often come from simple things the homeowner could have avoided. With Eurocell doors, many callbacks are not product issues. There are handover issues. The door has been made by Listers. The installer has fitted it. But the homeowner still needs…

Discover the Elegance and Practicality of French Doors from Listers

Posted by Listers on 16/05/2022

Explore French Door Materials  When selecting French doors, the material used is an essential factor to consider. At Listers, we offer two types of materials for our French doors: Aluminium and uPVC.  Our Sheerline Prestige French Doors are crafted from high-performance aluminium, offering a versatile, robust, and sustainable choice. Their unique Thermalock® multi-chamber design provides…

Best Eurocell Products for Housing Developments

Posted by Listers on 15/05/2022

Housing developments need products that are easy to specify, quick to fit and simple to repeat across plots. Installers, contractors and developers need windows and doors that arrive right, fit cleanly and support the project brief. They also need clear order information, steady lead times and technical support when the site throws up a question….

Listers dispel regulatory myths at customer day

Posted by Listers on 19/04/2022

Listers’ customers have been given a lowdown on regulatory change, product innovation and market forecasts, at a customer partnership day. Held at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in North London [12/4/22], the event began with a Q&A panel on the impacts of Part F and Part L, with Paul Kennington, Technical Director, Veka and Chair of…

Listers welcomes our new Regional Sales and Marketing Director Sam Weber

Posted by Listers on 07/04/2022

We are very excited to welcome Sam Weber to the team as Regional Sales and Marketing Director. Sam has been in the industry for more than 30 years, with most of his experience coming from the fabrication side. If you think you recognise his name, Sam started working for his father’s window business in 1990…

From Stoke to Warsaw

Posted by Listers on 06/04/2022

Roy Frost, Listers MD, discusses why they decided to fill a lorry with goods to help ease the unfolding refugee crisis on the Ukrainian/Polish border. Our unscheduled trip to Ukraine at the beginning of March was, well, just that. Running a multi-site fabrication business comes with enough challenges to fill the average day, without needing…