Build Check Ltd Profile

For a fresh approach to testing, consultancy and product certification talk to Build Check.
As a leading independent testing consultancy and product certificate organisation in the glass and glazing industry, we can help guide you through the European standards, including CE Markings, relevant to the fenestration and wider building industry.
No matter what size your business, you can benefit from our range of flexible services that meet your every need.
Build Check operates throughout the UK and Europe, with clients of varying sizes, from both the building and the manufacturing sectors. We operate a Management and Quality system conforming to ISO/IEC 17025 (Testing) and BS EN 45011 (Certification) and are accredited by UKAS for:
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Airtightness testing to ATTMA TS1, TSL1, TSL2 and BS EN 13829:2001 for Building Regulations Part L1 and L2
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Acoustic testing: Pre-completion testing for Building Regulations Part E
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Thermal transmittance to BS EN ISO 10077-1:2002; 10077-2:2003 and BS EN 673:1998
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Build Check Certification*: Windows & Doors scheme, meeting the requirements of the BFRC energy rating scheme.
BFRC (British Fenestration Rating Council):
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Have accredited Richard Bate, Michael Handley and Clive Cox for modelling the energy performance of windows to attain BFRC Window Energy Ratings
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Build Check are approved by the BFRC as an IA (Independent Agency) for their energy rating scheme
*Build Check Certification is a trading name of Build Check Ltd.
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testing, airtightness testing, acoustic testing, thermographic inspections, window energy ratings
Build Check Ltd Products and Services
Sound Insulation testing to Part E
In July 2003 the Approved Document E – “Resistance to the passage of sound” came into force. This requires that at least 10% of all new residential properties are tested to demonstrate that the levels of sound insulation provided between dwellings... [Read more]
Build Check offer a comprehensive building air tightness testing service (also referred to as air permeability & air leakage) throughout the UK for both the Commercial and Residential developments. We are accredited by UKAS and are members of ATTMA (Air Tightness... [Read more]
Window Energy Rating Schemes (WER’s)
Build Check Certification is approved by the BFRC (British Fenestration Ratings Council) and Certass for their Thermal Rating Register (TRR) Scheme to undertake audits on companies who wish to sell window energy ratings (WER’s)... [Read more]
Window Energy Ratings
Build Check employ a number of BFRC accredited simulators for calculating the energy performance of windows to attain BFRC Window Energy Ratings.
Simulation/calculation has the great advantage over physical testing... [Read more]
CE Marking of Doors and Windows
Build Check are a notified body (No 1806) and can issue initial type testing reports for windows and doors in accordance with various standards referenced in EN 14351.
CE marking is the preferred method to prove compliance with the... [Read more]
Introduction to the Oracle
Now there’s a fast, efficient and cost effective way to assist in complying with the Part L of the Building Regulations.
Whether you are a Fabricator, Installer or Sealed Unit Manufacturer, subscribe to The Oracle from Build Check Publications... [Read more]
Continuity of Insulation Inspections
Background Continuity of insulation inspections can be performed using an infrared camera to identify and visualise the amount of energy being emitted/lost through the building fabric. Hence any cold bridges or defects in insulation... [Read more]
Thermal Transmittance Calculation - U-value analysis of Building Components for Document L compliance
Build Check undertake thermal analysis of doors, windows, floors, roofs and walls to determine U-values in compliance with Approved Document L.
We also... [Read more]
U-values / Thermal Transmittance Calculations for Windows and Doors
Build Check Ltd are accredited by UKAS to undertake thermal calculations for windows and doors to meet the requirements of the Building Regulations, Part L.
In... [Read more]
Weather testing of Doors & Windows
We offer independent UKAS accredited weather testing for windows and doors.
Testing services include:
Testing of windows and doors to BS 6375:2009 Part 1
Air permeability... [Read more]