Acoustic Glazing Restores Peace and Quiet

Whether it’s the roar of morning commuter traffic, noisy local construction, or barking dogs down the street, unwanted exterior noise can turn a peaceful living room into a stress zone. Many homeowners assume that installing standard double glazing is enough to block...
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...