As part of its ongoing commitment to manufacturing the most thermally efficient composite doors on the UK market, Apeer confirms that recent hot box testing of its 70mm range has been confirmed by IFT Rosenheim to have a U-value rating of 0.85 W/mK².
The company was keen to provide independent evidence of the thermal performance of its doors within the framework of a building envelope, and the results proved to be even better than managing director Asa McGillian could have predicted. Simultaneous testing of a competitive door gave the result of 2.0 W/mK², despite claims of a U-value of 0.7- 0.9 W/mK².
“I have the certified paperwork in my possession and am very happy to share it with anyone who wants to contact me personally,” said Apeer’s managing director Asa McGillian (pictured). “There are two points I want to make clear about this announcement. First, the fact that Apeer has achieved verifiably such a low U-value is a source of great confidence for installers throughout the UK and Ireland who want to make sure they are fitting products which are fit for purpose and meet regulations.
“Secondly, as an industry we MUST make sure that we are working on a level playing field and not gaslighting the homeowner on this crucial issue of thermal efficiency”.
The company is vocal in its condemnation of the fraudulent claims made for lower U-values on door products. As well as investing in the testing of its own 70mm double rebated triple glazed doorset, it also invested in the independent testing of competitor products. One competitor door, which allegedly has a U-value as low as 0.7 W/mK², came back with a U-value of 2.0 W/mK², which is demonstrably beyond the legal limit for their so called best performing door.
As the company waits for the rest of the industry to catch up with the fraud that is going on, Apeer continues to strive for excellence and leading from the front.
“Despite the current challenging economic conditions, we will continue to invest in product testing and certification,” confirmed Asa McGillian. “A long term, evidence based foundation is the only way that the door industry will build the trust and confidence crucial to future growth. Shining a light on the fraud is already having the desired effect – but it will still take time.”
