Is it just condensation or is my window ‘blown’?

Whilst the temperatures stay high across Essex, many homeowners in colder areas might be waking up to misty, foggy windows. On a colder morning, it’s a common sight — but how do you tell whether you’re looking at harmless surface moisture or a broken seal that...
Keeping Cool in a HeatWave!

Keeping Cool in a HeatWave!

Keeping Your Cool: How Double Glazing Fights the 33°C British Summer Heat When a summer heatwave hits and the thermometer climbs to a scorching 33°C, most of us instinctively think about how to keep the heat out. We shut the curtains, turn on fans, or hover longingly...

What is BS EN 12150?

BS EN 12150 is the British and European standard for thermally toughened soda-lime silicate safety glass. To reach this standard, standard “annealed” glass is heated to approximately 650°C and then rapidly cooled. This process creates intense compressive...

What marks a good bit of glazing?

What marks a good bit of glazing? A high-quality double-glazed unit (Insulating Glass Unit, or IGU) is characterized by superior thermal efficiency, airtight construction, and durable, secure materials. Key indicators of a good quality unit include an A or A++ energy...