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The Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme was established with Government approval by the GGF following the creation of the new Building Regulations for England and Wales. Like the GGF itself, FENSA is a voluntary scheme, but it aims to relieve some of the pressure from businesses and from Building Control in sustaining the new regulations.

The new Building Regulations that were enforced from April 1st 2002 emphasise the need for energy efficiency in home developments and specifically windows and doors. All replacement glazing in houses must now be able to reduce heat loss and thus improve the home's energy efficiency. To comply, glass installations must have a low U value: a lower rate of heat loss.

In practice, this means that if you wish to have any doors and windows replaced you must:

1. Obtain a certificate from the Local Authority Building Control, or

2. Have a FENSA Registered Company carry out the replacement.

Members of FENSA are able to self-certify their work, and so cut down on the time-consuming hassle of involving Building Control, making FENSA registration appealing to both the glass and glazing business and to prospective clients. Employing a FENSA member automatically entails that your window or door replacement will comply with the new Building Regulations, whereas normally you would have to fill out forms, get an inspection, and wait for verification from your local Building Control.

FENSA is not applicable to new builds, commercial properties, and often listed buildings. In these instances it is still necessary to go through your Local Authority Building Control.

1. Is the Company Fensa Registered

2. Does the Company offer a Ten year Insurance Backed Guarantee