Build Check Ltd

Tel: 01494 452713 | Fax: 0870 2101013

www.buildcheck.co.uk

Montrose House
Lancaster Road
High Wycombe HP12 3PY

 
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Build Check Ltd

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:

  • Airtightness testing to ATTMA TS1, TSL1, TSL2 and BS EN 13829:2001 for Building Regulations Part L1 and L2
  • Acoustic testing: Pre-completion testing for Building Regulations Part E
  • Thermal transmittance to BS EN ISO 10077-1:2002; 10077-2:2003 and BS EN 673:1998
  • Build Check Certification*: Windows & Doors scheme, meeting the requirements of the BFRC energy rating scheme.

BFRC (British Fenestration Rating Council):

  • Have accredited Richard Bate, Michael Handley and Clive Cox for modelling the energy performance of windows to attain BFRC Window Energy Ratings
  • 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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Consultants » Design / technical
Testing and Accreditation » Accreditation agencies
Testing and Accreditation » Product testing

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testing, airtightness testing, acoustic testing, thermographic inspections, window energy ratings

 

Build Check Ltd Products and Services

Acoustic Testing

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]

 

Airtightness Testing

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]

 

BFRC Scheme

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]

 

BFRC Simulations

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

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]

 

Oracle U-value Calculator

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]

 

Thermographic Surveys

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]

 

U-Value Analysis

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-Value Analysis of windows & doors

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

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]

 

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Meet the CE Marking experts at FIT Show - 20/03/2013

CE Marking is the hot topic for 2013, and the FIT Show is the place to be seen. Build Check, UKAS accredited laboratory and Notified Body for CE Marking, can be found on Stand 2-202. Visitors to the show can ask experts about CE marking and what they’ll need to do to comply with the new legislation coming into force on 1 July... [Read more]

 

CE Marking made easy for customers of Distinction Doors

CE Marking made easy for customers of Distinction Doors - 16/11/2012

Distinction Doors has teamed up with Build Check to give customers the latest information on the changes for CE Marking. From 1 July 2013 most standard composite doors will require a CE Mark under new European Legislation. Two seminars were held in Birmingham and Manchester for over 100 customers to find out what CE Marking... [Read more]

 

Countdown to CE Marking - 18/09/2012

New legislation comes into force on 1 July 2013. Under the Construction Products Regulation most windows and doors will need CE Marking. It’s the responsibility of installers, fabricators and suppliers to comply. Richard Bate of Build Check, test laboratory, consultants and certification... [Read more]

 

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Build Check Ltd

Montrose House
Lancaster Road
High Wycombe
HP12 3PY
Tel: 01494 452713
Fax: 0870 2101013

 

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