Why UV Testing for Doors is Increasingly Important to Avoiding Costly Remediation Years Later For building components exposed to the elements, such as doors, more and more, housebuilders are seeking assurances that these products meet the highest standards and have undergone rigorous testing to make their properties stand out against the crowd. While weather-tightness and security testing is expected as standard, there is another layer of testing that can protect against a somewhat invisible issue, ultraviolet (UV) rays, explains Daisie Lane, Application Sales Engineer at Element Materials Technology. According to recent data, England needs 340,000 new homes, including 145,000 affordable homes, before 2031 to meet current demand1. Between January and March 2023, there were 45,050 new homes built across the UK2, and the pace has to be maintained to iron out the UK’s housing crisis. However, these houses mustn’t be just thrown together too as otherwise, it becomes a costly exercise for housebuilders to fix later down the line, both from remedial works and reputation. Now more than ever, housebuilders are seeking reassurance that the products they use in new homes are built to last. Housebuilders will be well versed in the importance of having reassurances upfront before working with any product. Doors are often the first point of security for many homes and so professionals will understandably seek evidence that all doors are tested in line with the appropriate industry standards. While weather-tightness and security are often the main areas that are considered when purchasing doors, the issue of UV rays is continually overlooked throughout the industry. Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk 102 THE door industry journal spring 2024 Entrance, Internal, Sliding & Bi-folding Doors
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