Our 10 Year Guarantee
Optix Glazing provides the following 10-year product guarantees, subject to the product categories, conditions and claim requirements set out below.
PVCu and aluminium frames
Covered products: REHAU, EUROCELL, VEKA, REHAU, LINIAR, VIRTUOSO, SOLIDOR, SPECTUS, ATLAS, ULTRAFRAME and SUPALITE.
All PVCu frames are guaranteed for 10 years against defects relating to workmanship, delamination and discolouration, outside of normal wear and tear.
Conditions and reporting
- All issues should be reported within 72 hours.
- Products must be installed in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and industry best practices.
- Products must be maintained in accordance with manufacturer recommendations.
- Photographs, the original order number and frame details must be provided if an issue arises.
- Products must be made available for inspection at our request.
- Following a replacement, the original must be returned at our request. Failure to do so will result in a charge for the replacement.
Glass
Applies to: double-glazed units.
Sealed glass units are guaranteed for 10 years against unit failure. With all types of glass and all grades of energy-rated glass, condensation cannot be fully eliminated, although it is generally greatly reduced.
Conditions and reporting
- Double-glazed units must be glazed into frames correctly and installed in compliance with British Standard BS6262, the code of practice for glazing for buildings.
- Photographs, the original order number and aperture details must be provided in the event of a fault.
- Products must be made available for inspection at our request.
- Following a replacement, the original product must be returned at our request. Failure to do so will result in a charge for the replacement.
Hardware
Applies to: handles, hinges, locks and other hardware.
Hardware is guaranteed for 10 years for mechanical operation and against surface-finish defects. Where explicitly mentioned, extended hardware guarantees are limited to the component supplier’s guarantee, which is passed on to the customer.
Conditions and reporting
- Hardware must be maintained in accordance with manufacturer recommendations.
- Photographs, the original order number and hardware details must be provided in the event of a fault.
- Products must be made available for inspection at our request.
- Following a replacement, the original product must be returned at our request. Failure to do so will result in a charge for the replacement.
All claims against an explicitly mentioned extended hardware guarantee must be made directly with your installer unless expressly stated otherwise by Optix Glazing.
Building products
Covered products: fascia, soffit, window trims, guttering, downpipes, window boards, cladding and fixings.
We guarantee for a period of 10 years that these products shall be free from defects in material, design and workmanship.
Conditions and reporting
- Products must be maintained and installed in accordance with manufacturer recommendations.
- Photographs, the original order number and part details must be provided in the event of a fault.
- Products must be made available for inspection at our request.
- Following a replacement, the original product must be returned at our request. Failure to do so will result in a charge for the replacement.
Need to report an issue?
Contact Optix Glazing with photographs, your original order number and the relevant frame, aperture, hardware or part details.