NEWS Residential development that uses Sieger Casement Windows and Sieger Sliding Doors Over the last year, the team at Sieger have worked tirelessly to ensure projects went ahead, even with the ever-changing government guidelines. This article from The Construction...
TECHNICAL ADVICE Incorporating Pet Doors Into Aluminium Framed Patio Doors Bifolding and sliding glass doors are fast replacing casement doors as favourites for patio doors. If you have a pet and want sliding patio or bifold doors but are worried that you can’t have...
TECHNICAL ADVICE Aluminum Glazing in a Coastal Environment Aluminium framed glazing has many advantages, it is more lightweight than steel, requires less maintenance than timer and has a higher resistance to rust and corrosion. These advantages can benefit homes in...
TECHNICAL ADVICE Thermal Bridging and Thermal Breaks Explained Thermal efficiency of glazing systems is an important factor to consider when choosing windows and doors for your project. Windows were once thought to be the cause of huge amounts of heat loss in homes...
TECHNICAL ADVICE Weather Performance Testing and Ratings Explained Weather performance testing assesses if windows and doors meet the requirements set out by British or European Standards. Glazing systems can be tested to prove their effectiveness as a barrier against...
TECHNICAL ADVICE What is low e glass and how does it work? What is low e glass? Low e is the shortened term for low emissivity. Emissivity of a surface refers to the amount of energy it emits at specific wavelengths. This is directly affected by the amount of...
NEWS This new build project featuring Sieger and Schuco glazing systems won the Individual House Award Field House won the Individual House Award in the 2020 Schuco Excellence Awards. Designed by architects Spratley & Partners, this new build project utilises the...
TECHNICAL ADVICE What’s the difference between toughened and heat soaked glass? When it comes to glazing, safety glass should always be used to ensure no injuries are sustained in the event of a breakage. Toughened glass is an excellent type of safety glass as...
TECHNICAL ADVICE A Guide to Decorative Glazing When it comes to integrating decorative glazing within your aluminum windows and doors, functionality should not be the only thing that comes to mind. With modern glazing advances glass can now be used to improve...
TECHNICAL ADVICE Thermal Performance of Glazing Explained In construction, glazing systems such as windows and doors are given U value which dictates their thermal performance. This is tested by measuring the heat flow rate through the element as well as monitoring...
NEWS Sieger Christmas closure from Thursday 24th December 2020 Our last day in the office before the Christmas break will be Wednesday 23rd December 2020 and we will be open again from Monday 4th January 2021. This year has been a difficult time for all, but our team...
TECHNICAL ADVICE Patio Doors for Indoor-Outdoor Living Spaces In recent years there has been a growing trend of indoor-outdoor living spaces, especially the past year where many people have spent more time in their home than ever before and in turn have sought to...
TECHNICAL ADVICE PVB vs SGP Glazing Interlayers What is a glazing interlayer? Laminated glass is a type of safety glass where two or more panes are bonded together to form a unit. Interlayers are used in this process to bond the two panes together when manufacturing...
NEWS Sieger Showroom Reopening 3rd December As lockdown draws to a close, Amersham will be in Tier 2 of the UK’s tiered system. This means the IQ showroom can reopen on the 3rd December, as per government guidelines. Tier 2 allows retail to open and therefore showroom...
TECHNICAL ADVICE Aluminium Windows: A Complete Guide Windows can have a significant impact not only on the look of a property, but also on the security and efficiency. Choosing the right window for your project can be a daunting task and there are many factors that...
NEWS What is ‘The Green Deal’? Earlier this year the government launched The Green Deal to help households make energy saving improvements in their home and reduce their carbon footprint. The Green Deal helps people find the best way to pay for these...
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