Replacement windows and doors supplied for Kenrick House

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Shelforce helps fire service with door entry training

Window and door manufacturer Shelforce opened its doors to the West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) to help with vital door entry training. Nine firefighters from crews and teams visited Shelforce’s... Read more

Replacement windows and doors supplied for Kenrick House

What is the main aim of the HHSRS?

We are firm believers that all housing should be safe and healthy to live in – whether it’s private rented property, social housing, housing association homes or owner-occupied housing. Thankfully,... Read more

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Shelforce boss wins Heart of Industry award at NFAs

Shelforce; officially the 'Heart of the Industry' Howard Trotter, Business Manager at Birmingham windows and doors manufacturer Shelforce, has been awarded the Heart of the Industry award at this year’s... Read more

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Trade windows and doors manufacturers continue to thrive

Did you know that today, aluminium is the second most popular construction material after steel? Utilised in the decorative detailing of Art Deco structures throughout the 1920s, the breakthrough into... Read more

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Shelforce plays part in Birmingham’s first modular home

Shelforce has played a part in a housing first for the city – thanks to manufacturing all the aluminium windows for Birmingham City Council’s first ever modular home, which was... Read more

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National Fenestration Awards Finalists

Shelforce is proud to have been nominated for the Fabricator/Manufacturer of the Year award at the prestigious 2019 National Fenestration Awards. Who are Shelforce? At Shelforce, we manufacture PVCu windows... Read more

New build properties on Gladstone Street on which we supplied windows and doors

Is anxiety a disability?

As discussed in our previous blog ‘Is depression a disability?’, a mental health condition is considered a disability if it has a long-term effect on normal day-to-day activities. The definition... Read more

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Workers out in Force to remember colleague and friend

A much-loved work colleague’s life was celebrated by all his friends at a Birmingham window and door manufacturer. Mark Bull passed away suddenly in May but will not be forgotten... Read more

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What’s the egress window requirements for social housing in England?

Have you heard about the 298 homes recently granted permission to be built on the former Yardley Sewage Works site? Positively, half of these homes are designated to top up... Read more

Replacement windows and doors supplied for Kenrick House

How will a new Decent Homes Standard affect window manufacturing?

The number 13 is renowned for being an unlucky omen, but 13 years on since the Decent Homes Standard was revised, many believe a review of social housing standards is... Read more