Guides & Legislation

Practical guides and legislation for windows: permits, owners association approval, energy certificate, subsidies and funding programmes.

Before the order itself, a few administrative matters can hold up a project: the building permit, the approval of the owners association, or the conditions attached to a funding programme. This section explains the legislation in force in 2026, the building energy certificate, the European construction products regulation and the support schemes available. Neofort BIZ provides technical consultancy for projects in Bucharest and Ilfov.

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Energy Efficiency · August 20 2026 · 9 min read

Heat pumps and windows: why they don’t work efficiently with old joinery

A heat pump performs best at low flow temperatures. Old windows raise the heat demand, force the system to run hotter and cancel exactly the saving you installed it for.

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Practical Guide · July 17 2026 · 6 min read

The paper sheet test: find out yourself where the air enters

The simplest airtightness test: with a sheet of paper you find out in 2 minutes exactly where air enters around your window. A step-by-step guide on how to do it, how to interpret the result and which solution fits you.

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Practical Guide · July 7 2026 · 7 min read

How to adjust Roto hardware for winter/summer mode with an Allen key

Draught or whistling at the window? Often it is solved with a Roto hardware adjustment, not new parts. A step-by-step guide: how to identify the cams, how to correctly read the mark for winter/summer mode and how to check the result.

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Legislation · June 29 2026 · 7 min read

Can I replace windows in an apartment block without the association’s approval? What Law 196/2018 says

In most cases you can replace windows in an apartment block without the association’s approval, if you keep the appearance. A clear guide on when approval is needed, why the façade is common property and what you risk if you modify it, under Law 196/2018.

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Practical Guide · June 22 2026 · 7 min read

When window gaskets need replacing: 5 clear signs

Window lets air in and whistles even after adjustment? The gaskets are the cause. The 5 clear signs they must be replaced — from hard, cracked rubber to condensation on the contour — and what the change involves.

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Legislation · June 16 2026 · 7 min read

Do I need a building permit to replace windows in 2026? What Law 50/1991 says

In most cases, replacing windows does not require a building permit. A clear guide on when you can replace windows freely, when the permit becomes mandatory, what façade modification means and what fines you risk under Law 50/1991.

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Energy Efficiency · June 13 2026 · 8 min read

A building’s energy certificate: what it is, what components it has and the role of windows

The energy performance certificate classifies a building from A to G. Find out what it is, what components it consists of (envelope, technical systems, renewable sources) and how the windows’ Uw coefficient directly influences the energy class and the home’s value.

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Funding & Subsidies · June 9 2026 · 8 min read

Window subsidies 2026: PNRR "Energy Efficient Home" and which programme covers joinery

Which funding programmes can you access in 2026 for window replacement? Complete guide on PNRR "Energy Efficient Home", available amounts, the two axes, the distinction from Casa Verde and the documents needed for the application.

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Practical Guide · June 2 2026 · 9 min read

How Long Do PVC Windows Last? Signs They Need Replacing + Real Lifespan

How long do modern PVC windows last and when is it time to replace them? Complete guide with real component lifespan, 7 clear wear signs, repair vs replacement profitability calculation and preventive maintenance tips.

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Legislation · May 27 2026 · 10 min read

Construction Products Legislation 2026: What Changes in Romania and the EU

Complete guide to the 2026 legislative changes for construction products: the new European CPR 2, digital Performance Declarations, mandatory CE marking, nZEB requirements and what to check when buying windows or doors in Romania.

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