More than just sash windows
We're proud of our reputation as one of the country's leading double glazing companies. In the 30 years since Roseview started, we've become industry leaders in both product development and - crucially - customer protection. This page lists just some of the important sash window developments and business initiatives Roseview are involved with, all of which provide added value and benefits to Roseview's trade, residental and commercial customers:
Secured by Design
We can now offer Secured by Design (BS 7950) certification on all our Eurocell and Rehau uPVC sash windows, up to a size of 1400 x 2000mm.
Read on for more information on Secured by Design for sash windows.
What is Secured by Design?
Secured by Design is an important police initiative whose intention is to check and then recommend products that have the strongest security designed-in. All Secured by Design products undergo stringent tests to make sure that they are robust enough to withstand a sustained attack from burglars trying to gain entry to a home.
Based upon the existing Britsh Standard BS7950 (Enhanced Window Security) only reputable companies who've undergone strict screening by ACPO (Association of Chief Police Officers) and whose product has passed the stringent BS 7950 testing may be registered as Secured by Design. Once registered, companies and their products are listed on the Secured by Design website.
To see just how tough the BS 7950 'burglar attacks' tests really are, we've published a shortened version of the official video taken during the tests. The tests themselves last for an hour - we've cut it down to around six minutes…
Secured by Design uPVC sash windows
At Roseview Windows we spend a lot of time and effort pushing forward the sash window industry, with new developments and improvements to our market-leading uPVC sash window products coming through all the time.
Once again we've seen our research and experience pay off as we've achieved the official police security initiative Secured by Design (BS7950) status across our range of uPVC sash windows. Already the first fabricator in the UK to gain Secured by Design (SBD) status on Eurocell vertical sliders, we've now added certification on our prestigious Rehau Heritage vertical sliders as well.
As the UK's leading sash window manufacturer, our customers expect us to push the vertical slider market forward. To date no Eurocell mannufacturer has successfully had their window tested, and only a small handful of Rehau manufacturers have managed it.
More importantly, at 1400x2000mm we've had large-sized windows tested, meaning that our certificate covers all windows we make up to and including that size. We're aware that several of our Rehau competitors have had smaller - sometimes much smaller - windows tested. In those cases any window they produce that's larger than the test size is not covered by their certificate.
DGCOS
Roseview Windows are founder members of DGCOS - the Double Glazing and Conservatory Ombudsman Scheme. This scheme offers unparalled protection to consumers when dealing with Accredited Members of DGCOS like Roseview.
The following statement, from the DGCOS wesite is from Richard Christie, DGCOS' Chief Executive. It summarises the protection that DGCOS offers to consumers, and shows just what an important scheme the DGCOS is:
Welcome to the Double Glazing & Conservatory Ombudsman Scheme (DGCOS)
DGCOS is the Ombudsman Scheme for the double glazing industry. This ensures every consumer using a DGCOS Accredited Installer receives extensive protection to include:*DGCOS insists every customer of every member receives the protection of these services through its Approved Supplier.
- Accredited Installers
- Deposit Protection*
- 10 Year Guarantee
- Insurance Backed Guarantee*
- Free Advice Line
- Ombudsman Protection
To protect homeowners further DGCOS provides free access to professional mediators, independent inspectors and a Compensation Fund to honour awards made by the Ombudsman.
DGCOS will restore consumer confidence by providing peace of mind and protection when consumers use a DGCOS Accredited Installer.
Richard Christie
Chief Executive Officer
To see other organisations Roseview are affiliated with, please visit our Partners & affiliates page.
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