Trickle vent moisture build-up from Council for Aluminium in Building (CAB)
A ticking time bomb for the industry?
CAB has reported a growing number of window installation problems since trickle vents were made compulsory in new build applications under Part F in June 2022, creating a potential ticking time bomb for installers.
Also, a requirement in some replacement applications, CAB has been approached by a growing number of installation specialists, who have been repeatedly called back to site to address moisture- related remedial works.
This includes damage to cill boards, internal plasterboard and oxidisation of internal window profiles.
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CAB has reported a growing number of window installation problems since trickle vents were made compulsory in new build applications under Part F in June 2022, creating a potential ticking time bomb for installers.
Also, a requirement in some replacement applications, CAB has been approached by a growing number of installation …»
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