While it is true that astronomical autumn does not officially begin until September 22nd and there’s still people out there enjoying sunshine and cricket, by some calculations summer is already over. That is the position of the Met Office, which uses calendar months to mark the seasons and thus brackets the whole of September, October […]
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What Is Double Glazing And How Does It Work?
You will find that most of the windows and glass doors in your home are double glazed, but what actually is double glazing? And how does it work? Double glazing means that a window has two panes of glass instead of one. This means there is a space between the two panes filled with air […]
What Actually Happens If A Window Breaks On An Airplane Mid-Flight?
In most cases when people seek window glass repair, the problematic pane is on solid ground, and often the main consequences of a window being cracked or broken are that it allows cool air in and reduces energy efficiency and can affect security. A more concerning situation, by comparison, is if a window happened to […]
How An Ill Thought Out Tax On Windows Changed British Culture And Architecture
Have you ever wondered where the term “daylight robbery” comes from? It is a term that is used as a rather universal term for any product or service deemed expensive to the point of being exploitative, particularly in the context of charges people have no choice but to accept. Its origins are based on a ridiculous […]
Why Is It Noisy When My Windows Are Closed?
After the intense heatwave that enveloped the UK lately, it is likely homeowners spent most of the time with their windows as wide open as they could possibly get. However, if you noticed that it was just as noisy with the windows open as it normally is when they’re closed, you might have a problem […]
The Rise And Fall Of Wire Mesh Safety Glass
A common fixture in older industrial buildings and lifts, wire mesh glass (sometimes known as Georgian Wired Glass) is one of the oldest safety glass technologies ever created and was so effective at resisting fires that it would take decades for other technologies to catch up. However, even in countries where Georgian glass has not […]
Do My Windows Need Replacing This Summer?
It can be easier to determine whether double-glazed windows need to be replaced during the wintertime, thanks to the constant flow of cold air from the outside. However, detecting a failure in your windows can be tricker in the summer. Here are a few tips on how to figure out whether your double-glazing has passed […]
What Causes Double Glazing Failure And How Can You Fix It?
Double glazing is one of the greatest innovations in the history of glasswork, allowing for long-lasting window panes that also improve security and keep homes warm. Typically, a double-glazed window lasts decades, but there are certain signs and certain causes for it to fail. Here are some common causes, how you can spot them and how you […]
Council Homes See £650m Upgrade
Council homes across the UK are in major need of repairs, with features like their double-glazing needing to be replaced so they can be fit to live in. This has been particularly felt in Stoke-on-Trent, as the local authority revealed it is planning to spend more than £648 million over the next three decades to […]
Stay Green By Fixing Your Double Glazing
In the wake of the COP26 summit and amid the recent surge in energy prices, the value of energy-saving home measures has become more apparent. To those without double glazing, the obvious solution is to get it fitted. For example, the Birmingham Mail has reported this week on campaigners in the city working to help […]