An EPD (Environmental Product Declaration) is designed to inform a Specifier about a product’s environmental and human health impact during its life cycle and follows recognised standards, known as the ‘core rules’, in BS EN 15804+A2. Based on a product’s Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), the aim of an EPD is to inform the Specifier about a product’s […]
Thirty years ago the Council for Aluminium in Building (CAB) was formed by an amalgamation of three existing trade associations, the Architectural Aluminium Association, the Patent Glazing Contractors Association and the Aluminium Window Association. Today the Association has over 140 members which includes Consultants, Fabricators, Installers, Systems Companies and many Specialist Product Supply & Manufacturing […]
Compiled in conjunction with the CPA (the Construction Products Association) the CAB State of Trade Survey is completed alongside the Spring 2024 edition of the CPA’s Construction Industry Forecast. CAB Members report that the first quarter of 2024 for aluminium used in construction saw a return to growth in sales for the period with an […]
Few homes today are still single glazed, most have double glazing installed, so why consider changing them? The Council for Aluminium (CAB) has drafted a handy homeowner guide on how to determine when windows need to be replaced. Windows are important for letting in natural light, keeping out the cold and enhancing the aesthetics of […]
The CAB board are delighted to announce that Nigel Headford will take on the role of CAB CEO in May. Already a well respected member of the CAB board, Nigel brings a wealth of experience to strengthen the CAB team at Stonehouse. Having been involved in aluminium since 1995 when Nigel entered the rainscreen cladding […]