Victorian Sliders® Achieves Secured by Design Certification for ECOSlide® Sash Windows
Victorian Sliders® Sets New Standards in Security with Secured by Design Certification for Their ECOSlide® Sash Window March 2025 – Victorian Sliders®, Europe’s leading manufacturer of PVC-U sash windows, proudly announces that their ECOSlide® sash windows have achieved Secured by Design (SBD) certification. This landmark achievement highlights Victorian Sliders®’ dedication to delivering not only elegant and energy-efficient windows but also products that meet the highest standards of security and durability. Secured by Design is the official police security initiative, focused on designing out crime through innovative and robust security standards. The SBD certification is only awarded to products that meet stringent security requirements, including successful testing against the demanding PAS 24:2016 standard for enhanced security. However, it is not limited to security testing only; the process also covers weather and durability testing too. Products that achieve this certification provide end- users with peace of mind, ensuring their homes are better protected against a variety of security and safety concerns. For window manufacturers, achieving SBD certification is critical for the new build sector as it is a legal requirement to have this standard. In addition, SBD certification has become a key consideration for architects, builders, and developers seeking to meet planning requirements or build more secure developments. With the UK governments pledge to building 1.5 million new homes by 2030, the sector needs SBD accredited products to service this demand. Victorian Sliders’ journey to achieving Secured by Design certification began in February 2023, with their Product Innovation Team embarking on an ambitious 18-month development and testing process. The starting point was a sash window
that could withstand wind loads of only 80mph and did not meet the requirements for PAS 24 enhanced security testing. Recognising the need for improvement, the team took ownership to a rigorous programme of redesign and innovation. By November 2024, the Victorian Sliders team had introduced a series of enhancements, which were subjected to extensive and rigorous third- party testing, resulting in several remarkable achievements: PAS 24 Testing: Successfully passed enhanced security testing. Durability Testing: Window function repeated in excess of 10,000 times, demonstrating exceptional long-term performance. Weather Testing: Withstanding wind and water penetration With these results, Victorian Sliders® has not only achieved Secured by Design certification but also set a new benchmark for performance, security, and durability in the PVC-U sash window market. Available Now ECOSlide® SBD-certified sash windows are available to order now, offering Victorian Sliders’ customers an opportunity to extend their services to the more conscious home owner and new build markets. “We’re incredibly proud to have achieved Secured by Design certification for our sash window,” said Nick Evans, Victorian Sliders CEO. “This reflects our unwavering commitment to innovation and ensuring our customers can offer the very best in security, performance, and peace of mind to the end user. Our team’s dedication to achieving this milestone is a testament to Victorian Sliders’ place as a leader in the industry.” For more information, please contact: Victorian Sliders Marketing: marketing@vhwg.co.uk
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