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...
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...
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...
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...
TECHNICAL ADVICE How to prolong the life of your aluminium glazing Due to aluminium being corrosion-resistant, a huge advantage of aluminium framed glazing is the lack of maintenance they require. The average life expectancy of aluminium windows and doors is around 45...
TECHNICAL ADVICE Advantages of Oversized Sliding Glass Doors What is oversized glazing? A glass pane is classed as oversized when the glass panel exceeds 2.4m in both height and width. The Sieger Slim Sliding Door can reach widths of 2.5m and heights of 3m, and...
TECHNICAL ADVICE A Guide to Laminated Glass and Glazing Interlayers What is laminated glass? Laminated glass refers to two or more pieces of glass which are bonded together using a material such as plastic or resin. In the event of breakage, these interlayers hold the...
TECHNICAL ADVICE Are window restrictors necessary? What are window restrictors? Window restrictors are safety devices fitted within a window frame that prevent the window from being opened past a certain point. There are a wide range of window restrictors...
TECHNICAL ADVICE Bonded vs Beaded Glazing What is bonded glazing? Bonded glazing is a strong chemical connection between a glass unit and a structure, frame or other unit of glass. It is most often used in frameless or very minimal glass installations. The process of...
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