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A bespoke FPP preSelect timber roof window from Fakro has been used in Osbourne Homes' Demonstration House at the BRE Innovations Centre. Awarded an EcoHomes 'excellent' rating by the BRE, it demonstrates how to build affordable, sustainable and energy efficient homes. Design consultants Baily Garner, WSP and Tully De'Ath used the model for its FSC accreditation and energy saving panes which achieve an overall U-value of 1.0Wm²K. The close-grain redwood pine is guaranteed to be knot-free, while a patented operating mechanism assures security and stability in any position and offers the facility to change from top hung to centre pivot opening at the flick of a switch in the frame. Eco Homes is the homes equivalent of BREEM. In April 2007 the Code for Sustainable Homes replaced EcoHomes as the assessment of new housing in England.

The launch by Fakro of its SLT Light Tunnel is said to be break new ground for the roof window maker. The product, however, complements the range by providing scope to bring natural light to windowless or dimly lit areas. The light tube is available in 350 and 550mm diameter and three metres lengths. Its flexibility is claimed to keep installation time to a minimum.