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&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;diff-marker&quot; data-marker=&quot;−&quot;&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;&quot;&gt;&lt;div&gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;This &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;coating reflects &lt;/del&gt;the heat &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;generated &lt;/del&gt;inside the &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;home back into &lt;/del&gt;the &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;room&lt;/del&gt;, &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;rather than allowing it &lt;/del&gt;to &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;escape through &lt;/del&gt;the &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;window. At the same time, it allows optimum amounts &lt;/del&gt;of &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;sunlight to pass through &lt;/del&gt;the &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;window&lt;/del&gt;. &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt; Our Advance &lt;/del&gt;glass &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;boasts &lt;/del&gt;a &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;neutral appearance and a centre pane U value of 1&lt;/del&gt;.&lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;1W&lt;/del&gt;/&lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;2mK&lt;/del&gt;. &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt; Whilst &lt;/del&gt;a &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;G value &lt;/del&gt;of &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;50% still allows &lt;/del&gt;for &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;maximum solar heat gain into &lt;/del&gt;the &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;property through &lt;/del&gt;the glass. &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt; Advance comparable thermal benefits &lt;/del&gt;to &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;triple &lt;/del&gt;glazed &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;sealed units but &lt;/del&gt;is &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;much lighter meaning less strain on hinges &lt;/del&gt;and &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;moving mechanisms and is &lt;/del&gt;a &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;much more cost effective solution also&lt;/del&gt;. Secondary glazing &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;enhances thermal insulation&lt;/del&gt;, &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;reducing heat loss by up &lt;/del&gt;to &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;70% and improving energy efficiency The amount &lt;/del&gt;of &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;heat saved depends on factors like the quality &lt;/del&gt;of &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;installation &lt;/del&gt;and the &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;type of material used&lt;/del&gt;.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;If &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;you &lt;/del&gt;need to &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;get replacement &lt;/del&gt;windows for your &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;home&lt;/del&gt;, you &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;might be wondering how much it &lt;/del&gt;will &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;cost &lt;/del&gt;to &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;hire a professional to get &lt;/del&gt;the &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;job done. Klar offers &lt;/del&gt;an &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;affordable DIY option where there’s no need &lt;/del&gt;to &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;pay extra fees for help with &lt;/del&gt;the &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;installation&lt;/del&gt;. &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;We have created &lt;/del&gt;a &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;comprehensive&lt;/del&gt;, &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;step-by-step guide to window installation that outlines simple &lt;/del&gt;and &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;clear instructions for beginners &lt;/del&gt;and &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;pros alike. This is an extremely high performance roof glazing unit, with an obvious tint&lt;/del&gt;, it &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;is ideal &lt;/del&gt;for &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;South facing elevations and large expanses &lt;/del&gt;of &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;glass&lt;/del&gt;.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;To address this, every sealed unit is built with crystalline desiccant (like what you find in a new bag or shoes) contained in the spacer bar. The desiccant draws the moisture out of the air gap and keeps the internal space between the panes dry. Two panes of glass are sealed in a unit (IGU) separated by a spacer bar. Commercially, double glazing was 'invented' in the US in 1930 by a CD Haven and this was later patented as 'Thermopane' by an Ohio glass company. After this, in the 50s, double glazing began to filter into the homes of Americans. The IGU comprises of two sheets of glass separated by a spacer bar to create an air gap which is filled with an insulating gas&lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Glazing directly impacts energy efficiency and comfort of your inner spaces. It does so by retaining warmth in the colder months and reflecting heat in the summer, removing or reducing your need for air conditioners or heaters. Low E glass and toned glass will give better temperature control within interiors while a double-glazed or triple-glazed model will assure an energy-rated home. Of course, the ‘best’ double-glazed windows often comes down to personal choice. So, it’s worth considering your budget, style and the practicalities of your consent windows before you make a decision. With so many types of windows to choose from, it can be confusing to know which style of double glazing is the best option for you.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;With Mitchell &amp;amp;amp; Dickinson’s secondary glazing&amp;amp;nbsp;products,&amp;amp;nbsp;easy installation&amp;amp;nbsp;is achieved using&amp;amp;nbsp;tape&amp;amp;nbsp;or magnetic strips, ensuring a secure fit without needing permanent alterations to the original window. Additionally, new double glazed windows can resolve issues like condensation between panes or drafts, improving the comfort and aesthetics of your home. Sash, or vertical sliding, windows are ideally suited to a period property or in Victorian and Georgian architecture.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;They're ideal if you're looking for the most window for the price and if you love big panes that bring in lots of light. Mondrian glass extensions framed with steel profiles to create a Bauhaus style glazed extension. Ring beamThe beam above the window frames of the conservatory supports the roof. Lean-to conservatories are quick and easy to install and can be a practical and less expensive solution.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Where there are several panes to be glazed adjacent to each other, the degree of design should also be considered in each pane. When the cut glass is heated to 600 degrees C, within a toughened furnace, it is then cooled rapidly by air. It is this cooling process that strengthens and stresses the surface layer of the glass extension ([http://ezproxy.cityu.edu.hk/ http://ezproxy.cityu.edu.hk/]), contracting the layers beneath and forcing them to contract. However, occasionally defects can appear within the glass during the manufacturing process.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;From doors, conservatories and porches to decorative glass, mirrors and tabletops, we can supply and fit, or repair, whatever you require. Its application potential is vast from residences and commercial establishments to industries. If you are looking for comfortable interior spaces, all year around, then pick double-glazed glass for kitchens, bathrooms, and conservatories. Their use also extends to offices, retail stores, hotels, and laboratories that need both energy efficiency and soundproofing. If you’re looking for secondary glazing in Watford, St Albans, Hemel Hempstead or any of the surrounding areas, turn to Bridgewater Glass&lt;/del&gt;.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;diff-marker&quot; data-marker=&quot;+&quot;&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;&quot;&gt;&lt;div&gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;This &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;reduces &lt;/ins&gt;the heat &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;build-up &lt;/ins&gt;inside the &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;building and so &lt;/ins&gt;the &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;need for cooling. In hotter climates&lt;/ins&gt;, &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;a low-e coating might be used in conjunction with solar-control glass &lt;/ins&gt;to &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;reduce &lt;/ins&gt;the &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;amount &lt;/ins&gt;of &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;short-wave solar radiation entering &lt;/ins&gt;the &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;building&lt;/ins&gt;. &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;This is used as a means of testing &lt;/ins&gt;glass &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;panes that are to be used in safety critical situations, such as &lt;/ins&gt;a &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;[https://Bom&lt;/ins&gt;.&lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;so&lt;/ins&gt;/&lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;Gj1wrT smart switchable glass] railing&lt;/ins&gt;. &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;Tempered glass panes are heated to &lt;/ins&gt;a &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;temperature &lt;/ins&gt;of &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;around 550 degrees Fahrenheit &lt;/ins&gt;for &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;a few hours.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;It has an impact resistance similar to that of normal glass, but in case of breakage, &lt;/ins&gt;the &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;mesh retains &lt;/ins&gt;the &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;pieces of &lt;/ins&gt;glass. &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;Tight sizeThe actual size of an opening into which glass is &lt;/ins&gt;to &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;be &lt;/ins&gt;glazed &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;and is measured from the rebate platform. Stained GlassColoured flat glass or any object made of such glass joined by lead came or copper foil. Once the medieval term for painted glass, it &lt;/ins&gt;is &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;now used as a general term to define the art, the craft, &lt;/ins&gt;and &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;the industry. Self cleaning glassA special nano-scale – extremely thin – coating of microcrystalline titanium oxide which reacts to daylight. &amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Secondary glazing involves &lt;/ins&gt;a &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;fully independent internal window being fitted onto the inside of the existing primary window&lt;/ins&gt;. Secondary glazing &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;is by far the most effective way of excluding environmental noise&lt;/ins&gt;, &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;making your office or home noticeably more serene. Elegant and stylish Garden Verandas available with glass or polycarbonate roofs in a contemporary or Victorian Styling. In many circumstances magnetic strip secondary glazing is likely to be consented. From initial design visit &lt;/ins&gt;to &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;installation, we take care &lt;/ins&gt;of &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;it all, from start to finish.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Our team &lt;/ins&gt;of &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;expert craftsmen at Mitchell &amp;amp;amp; Dickinson strive to minimise disruption and complete installations efficiently. Plexiglass is an excellent solution because it’s both shatterproof and stronger than glass, as well as being seven times more effective as an insulator. It can be scuffed a little more easily than glass, but this does not occur in normal use and can be polished out. More often than not it reduces, but is not guaranteed to eradicate, condensation.  Being reversible &lt;/ins&gt;and &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;invisible from &lt;/ins&gt;the &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;outside, it complies with rules for listed buildings&lt;/ins&gt;.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;Dipping time on it’s own is a fairly meaningless number, especially when comparing your application and results to someone else’s. &lt;/ins&gt;If &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;you’re going to pay attention to one number when testing glazes, weight of application is the one to track. Manufacturer’s backed guarantee for all drained and vented glazing units. Window U-values will &lt;/ins&gt;need to &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;be reduced from 1.2 W/m²K to 0.8 W/m²K, while doors (where more than 60% glazed) must achieve 1.0 W/m²K, down from the current 1.2 W/m²K.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;However, if your &lt;/ins&gt;windows &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;are made specifically &lt;/ins&gt;for your &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;property or you signed the agreement at the installer’s premises&lt;/ins&gt;, you will &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;lose the right &lt;/ins&gt;to &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;cancel. This also applies if you discuss &lt;/ins&gt;the &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;sale with &lt;/ins&gt;an &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;advisor at your home and agree to it later, as you are then deemed to have had time &lt;/ins&gt;to &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;cool off and consider &lt;/ins&gt;the &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;contract. The British Fenestration Rating Council (BFRC) independently verifies a window’s thermal efficiency&lt;/ins&gt;. &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;This organisation developed &lt;/ins&gt;a &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;specific rating system similar to the one used on domestic appliance energy labels found on washing machines&lt;/ins&gt;, &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;freezers &lt;/ins&gt;and &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;fridges. Not only does the glass in your composite door add character &lt;/ins&gt;and &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;light to your home&lt;/ins&gt;, &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;but &lt;/ins&gt;it &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;can also be useful &lt;/ins&gt;for &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;improving the overall efficiency &lt;/ins&gt;of &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;your home&lt;/ins&gt;.&lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;/ins&gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;To address this, every sealed unit is built with crystalline desiccant (like what you find in a new bag or shoes) contained in the spacer bar. The desiccant draws the moisture out of the air gap and keeps the internal space between the panes dry. Two panes of glass are sealed in a unit (IGU) separated by a spacer bar. Commercially, double glazing was 'invented' in the US in 1930 by a CD Haven and this was later patented as 'Thermopane' by an Ohio glass company. After this, in the 50s, double glazing began to filter into the homes of Americans. The IGU comprises of two sheets of glass separated by a spacer bar to create an air gap which is filled with an insulating gas.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;
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&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;diff-marker&quot; data-marker=&quot;−&quot;&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;&quot;&gt;&lt;div&gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;A high speed immersion blender is a great way to thoroughly mix up glaze test without sieving, but is powerful enough to break &lt;/del&gt;the &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;tiny clumps up far more than slower speed mixing and sieving. This changes how &lt;/del&gt;the &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;materials behave in &lt;/del&gt;the &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;glaze and can give a totally different result&lt;/del&gt;, &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;meaning an immersion blended test won’t necessarily give &lt;/del&gt;the &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;same result when scaled up and mixed differently&lt;/del&gt;. &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt; The temperature you fire to will affect &lt;/del&gt;the &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;porosity of your bisqueware&lt;/del&gt;, &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;and &lt;/del&gt;it &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;will affect each clay differently too&lt;/del&gt;.&lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;We apply the sealant in &lt;/del&gt;a &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;molten state so that it flexes if the unit does &lt;/del&gt;and &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;keeps the unit airtight&lt;/del&gt;. &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;Sunlight produces short wave infrared radiation – this is what warms objects in the sunshine&lt;/del&gt;. &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;The short waves are absorbed by glass from &lt;/del&gt;the &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;outside and the energy becomes re-radiated from the inside of &lt;/del&gt;the glass &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;as long-wave infrared&lt;/del&gt;. &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;Internal condensation happens when the seals on the &lt;/del&gt;sealed &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;unit begin to fail and more moisture &lt;/del&gt;is &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;drawn into the unit. The desiccant becomes saturated &lt;/del&gt;and &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;can no longer hold moisture &lt;/del&gt;and &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;as &lt;/del&gt;a &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;result, condensation forms inside the unit&lt;/del&gt;. &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;As the sound wave travels&lt;/del&gt;, &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;dense objects absorb the &lt;/del&gt;energy &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;which reduces &lt;/del&gt;the &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;frequency &lt;/del&gt;of the &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;waves as it passes through&lt;/del&gt;.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;This prevents water entering the glazing rebate into the inside of the window (Please find illustrations below) and damaging the interior decoration and fabric of the building. Difficult &lt;/del&gt;to &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;break&lt;/del&gt;, &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;Rationel SECURE glass features laminated panes designed &lt;/del&gt;to &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;deter even &lt;/del&gt;the &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;most persistent burglar&lt;/del&gt;. &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;Rationel SECURE glass has been tested in accordance &lt;/del&gt;with &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;several national and European safety standards&lt;/del&gt;, &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;including those &lt;/del&gt;that &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;give certification under Secured by Design&lt;/del&gt;. &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;For maximum &lt;/del&gt;performance, &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;specify alongside the full range of Rationel security features. These courses support the education &lt;/del&gt;and &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;development &lt;/del&gt;of &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;architects and other built environment professionals working on upgrading windows requiring enhanced thermal insulation, noise reduction and security&lt;/del&gt;.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Additionally&lt;/del&gt;, &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;special laminated acoustic glass can further enhance &lt;/del&gt;the &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;soundproofing qualities &lt;/del&gt;of &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;double glazed windows&lt;/del&gt;. &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;Triple glazed windows are becoming a popular option for homeowners and consist of three &lt;/del&gt;panes of glass separated by &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;spaces filled with air or an effective insulator  [http://ezproxy.cityu.edu&lt;/del&gt;.&lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;hk/ window Restrictors] gas&lt;/del&gt;, &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;such &lt;/del&gt;as &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;argon&lt;/del&gt;. &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;Set &lt;/del&gt;in &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;a sealed unit&lt;/del&gt;, &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;the properties held by &lt;/del&gt;double &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;orangery &lt;/del&gt;glazing &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;([https://www&lt;/del&gt;.&lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;demilked.com/ https://www.demilked.com/]) are generally improved with three panes. With &lt;/del&gt;two &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;spaces, or airlocks, the energy efficiency is increased &lt;/del&gt;by &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;as much as 50%; however, triple glazed windows are around 20% more expensive than double. Secondary glazing &lt;/del&gt;is &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;a cost-effective solution that involves adding &lt;/del&gt;an &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;extra layer of glazing inside existing windows to improve insulation and reduce noise&lt;/del&gt;.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;You will not have to pay a fee to access your personal data (or to exercise any &lt;/del&gt;of &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;the other rights). However, we may charge a reasonable fee if &lt;/del&gt;your &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;request is clearly unfounded, repetitive or excessive&lt;/del&gt;. &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;Alternatively, we may refuse to comply with your request &lt;/del&gt;in &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;these circumstances.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;The coating has hydrophilic properties which mean it attracts water over its entire surface, avoiding unsightly uneven water marks. This is made from a sheet of annealed glass reheated beyond its annealing point of around 1200 degrees Fahrenheit &lt;/del&gt;and &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;then cooled slowly. Heat strengthened glass may be twice as strong as annealed glass&lt;/del&gt;, &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;but may still &lt;/del&gt;need &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;to be laminated &lt;/del&gt;for &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;use in buildings&lt;/del&gt;. &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;Tempering is the process by which annealed glass is heated in the same way as heat strengthened &lt;/del&gt;glass&lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;. The glass is cooled more rapidly which allows the internal portion of the glass to remain fluid for longer than the outer surfaces. This means that an equal amount of tensile &lt;/del&gt;and &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;compressive stresses are formed across the &lt;/del&gt;glass &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;which allows it to become in the order of four times as strong as annealed glass.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;From standard double glazing to bespoke styles, &lt;/del&gt;double-&lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;glazing can offer many benefits to both homes and businesses&lt;/del&gt;. &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;In this article&lt;/del&gt;, &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;we’ll cover everything you want to know from &lt;/del&gt;double-&lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;glazing history, right &lt;/del&gt;down to &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;your commonly asked questions&lt;/del&gt;. &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;One area that secondary glazing unquestionably adds value&lt;/del&gt;, &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;is &lt;/del&gt;your &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;energy bills. Did you know that you can lose up to 10% &lt;/del&gt;of your &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;home’s heat through poorly performing &lt;/del&gt;windows&lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;? This is even more noticeable in older homes that don’t offer &lt;/del&gt;a &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;lot &lt;/del&gt;of &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;insulation.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;It might be difficult to remember a time before double glazing as most houses today have upgraded their &lt;/del&gt;windows to be &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;more energy efficient. But, once upon a time, we all lived in houses with cold rattling windows. However, in most cases, we’ll need &lt;/del&gt;to &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;remove staff beads on sash windows, &lt;/del&gt;which &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;we will then repaint as part &lt;/del&gt;of &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;our work&lt;/del&gt;. &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;Yes, your CosyGlazing &lt;/del&gt;secondary glazing &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;can be removed &lt;/del&gt;using &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;suction lifts which are provided by Mitchell &lt;/del&gt;&amp;amp;&lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;amp&lt;/del&gt;; &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;Dickinson for all installations&lt;/del&gt;. &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;You &lt;/del&gt;can &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;then clean &lt;/del&gt;your &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;original windows and the CosyGlazing units before popping them back on&lt;/del&gt;. &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;Generally&lt;/del&gt;, &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;secondary glazing installation is &lt;/del&gt;a &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;quicker process than installing new windows&lt;/del&gt;.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;We supply clear as glass acrylic &lt;/del&gt;for &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;secondary glazing because it is lighter yet much stronger (17 x ) than glass &lt;/del&gt;and &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;provides near perfect optical clarity&lt;/del&gt;. &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;Two or more layers of &lt;/del&gt;glass with a &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;polyvinyl butyral (PVB) layer sandwiched in &lt;/del&gt;the &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;middle is what makes up &lt;/del&gt;the &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;core composition of Laminated glass&lt;/del&gt;. &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;Areas that need enhanced security, Skylights &lt;/del&gt;and &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;those that need peace &lt;/del&gt;and &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;quiet &lt;/del&gt;can &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;benefit with the use of laminated glass&lt;/del&gt;.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;Whenever we transfer your personal data out of the EEA we have security measures in place &lt;/del&gt;to &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;seek &lt;/del&gt;to &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;ensure that your personal information receives an adequate level &lt;/del&gt;of &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;protection&lt;/del&gt;. &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;We will only use your personal data for &lt;/del&gt;the &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;purposes for which we collected &lt;/del&gt;it&lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;, unless we reasonably consider &lt;/del&gt;that &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;we need to use it for another reason &lt;/del&gt;and &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;that reason is compatible with &lt;/del&gt;the &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;original purpose&lt;/del&gt;. &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;If you wish &lt;/del&gt;to &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;get an explanation as to how &lt;/del&gt;the &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;processing for &lt;/del&gt;the &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;new purpose is compatible with the original purpose&lt;/del&gt;, &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;please contact us at Clicking on a plug-in or enabling those connections may allow us or third parties &lt;/del&gt;to &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;collect &lt;/del&gt;or &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;share data about &lt;/del&gt;you. &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;We will get your express opt&lt;/del&gt;-&lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;in consent before we share your personal data with any company outside the NSG group of companies &lt;/del&gt;for &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;marketing purposes&lt;/del&gt;. &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;At NSG we are committed &lt;/del&gt;to &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;only collecting&lt;/del&gt;, &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;using &lt;/del&gt;and &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;disclosing your personal data in ways &lt;/del&gt;that &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;you expect &lt;/del&gt;and &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;have consented &lt;/del&gt;to &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;or as we are required or permitted by law&lt;/del&gt;.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;diff-marker&quot; data-marker=&quot;+&quot;&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;&quot;&gt;&lt;div&gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;This coating reflects &lt;/ins&gt;the &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;heat generated inside &lt;/ins&gt;the &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;home back into &lt;/ins&gt;the &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;room&lt;/ins&gt;, &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;rather than allowing it to escape through &lt;/ins&gt;the &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;window&lt;/ins&gt;. &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;At &lt;/ins&gt;the &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;same time&lt;/ins&gt;, it &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;allows optimum amounts of sunlight to pass through the window&lt;/ins&gt;. &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt; Our Advance glass boasts &lt;/ins&gt;a &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;neutral appearance &lt;/ins&gt;and &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;a centre pane U value of 1&lt;/ins&gt;.&lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;1W/2mK&lt;/ins&gt;. &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt; Whilst a G value of 50% still allows for maximum solar heat gain into &lt;/ins&gt;the &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;property through &lt;/ins&gt;the glass. &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt; Advance comparable thermal benefits to triple glazed &lt;/ins&gt;sealed &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;units but &lt;/ins&gt;is &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;much lighter meaning less strain on hinges &lt;/ins&gt;and &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;moving mechanisms &lt;/ins&gt;and &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;is &lt;/ins&gt;a &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;much more cost effective solution also&lt;/ins&gt;. &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;Secondary glazing enhances thermal insulation&lt;/ins&gt;, &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;reducing heat loss by up to 70% and improving &lt;/ins&gt;energy &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;efficiency The amount of heat saved depends on factors like &lt;/ins&gt;the &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;quality &lt;/ins&gt;of &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;installation and &lt;/ins&gt;the &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;type of material used&lt;/ins&gt;.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;If you need &lt;/ins&gt;to &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;get replacement windows for your home&lt;/ins&gt;, &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;you might be wondering how much it will cost to hire a professional &lt;/ins&gt;to &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;get &lt;/ins&gt;the &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;job done&lt;/ins&gt;. &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;Klar offers an affordable DIY option where there’s no need to pay extra fees for help &lt;/ins&gt;with &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;the installation. We have created a comprehensive&lt;/ins&gt;, &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;step-by-step guide to window installation &lt;/ins&gt;that &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;outlines simple and clear instructions for beginners and pros alike&lt;/ins&gt;. &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;This is an extremely high &lt;/ins&gt;performance &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;roof glazing unit&lt;/ins&gt;, &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;with an obvious tint, it is ideal for South facing elevations &lt;/ins&gt;and &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;large expanses &lt;/ins&gt;of &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;glass&lt;/ins&gt;.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;To address this&lt;/ins&gt;, &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;every sealed unit is built with crystalline desiccant (like what you find in a new bag or shoes) contained in the spacer bar. The desiccant draws &lt;/ins&gt;the &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;moisture out &lt;/ins&gt;of &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;the air gap and keeps the internal space between the panes dry&lt;/ins&gt;. &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;Two &lt;/ins&gt;panes of glass &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;are sealed in a unit (IGU) &lt;/ins&gt;separated by &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;a spacer bar&lt;/ins&gt;. &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;Commercially&lt;/ins&gt;, &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;double glazing was 'invented' in the US in 1930 by a CD Haven and this was later patented &lt;/ins&gt;as &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;'Thermopane' by an Ohio glass company&lt;/ins&gt;. &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;After this, &lt;/ins&gt;in &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;the 50s&lt;/ins&gt;, double glazing &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;began to filter into the homes of Americans&lt;/ins&gt;. &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;The IGU comprises of &lt;/ins&gt;two &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;sheets of glass separated &lt;/ins&gt;by &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;a spacer bar to create an air gap which &lt;/ins&gt;is &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;filled with &lt;/ins&gt;an &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;insulating gas&lt;/ins&gt;.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;Glazing directly impacts energy efficiency and comfort &lt;/ins&gt;of your &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;inner spaces&lt;/ins&gt;. &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;It does so by retaining warmth &lt;/ins&gt;in &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;the colder months &lt;/ins&gt;and &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;reflecting heat in the summer&lt;/ins&gt;, &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;removing or reducing your &lt;/ins&gt;need for &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;air conditioners or heaters&lt;/ins&gt;. &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;Low E &lt;/ins&gt;glass and &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;toned &lt;/ins&gt;glass &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;will give better temperature control within interiors while a &lt;/ins&gt;double-&lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;glazed or triple-glazed model will assure an energy-rated home&lt;/ins&gt;. &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;Of course&lt;/ins&gt;, &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;the ‘best’ &lt;/ins&gt;double-&lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;glazed windows often comes &lt;/ins&gt;down to &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;personal choice&lt;/ins&gt;. &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;So&lt;/ins&gt;, &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;it’s worth considering &lt;/ins&gt;your &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;budget, style and the practicalities &lt;/ins&gt;of your &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;consent &lt;/ins&gt;windows &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;before you make &lt;/ins&gt;a &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;decision. With so many types &lt;/ins&gt;of windows to &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;choose from, it can &lt;/ins&gt;be &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;confusing &lt;/ins&gt;to &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;know &lt;/ins&gt;which &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;style &lt;/ins&gt;of &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;double glazing is the best option for you&lt;/ins&gt;.&lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;With Mitchell &amp;amp;amp; Dickinson’s &lt;/ins&gt;secondary glazing&lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;&amp;amp;nbsp;products,&amp;amp;nbsp;easy installation&amp;amp;nbsp;is achieved &lt;/ins&gt;using&amp;amp;&lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;nbsp;tape&amp;amp;nbsp&lt;/ins&gt;;&lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;or magnetic strips, ensuring a secure fit without needing permanent alterations to the original window&lt;/ins&gt;. &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;Additionally, new double glazed windows &lt;/ins&gt;can &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;resolve issues like condensation between panes or drafts, improving the comfort and aesthetics of &lt;/ins&gt;your &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;home&lt;/ins&gt;. &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;Sash&lt;/ins&gt;, &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;or vertical sliding, windows are ideally suited to &lt;/ins&gt;a &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;period property or in Victorian and Georgian architecture&lt;/ins&gt;.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;They're ideal if you're looking for the most window &lt;/ins&gt;for &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;the price &lt;/ins&gt;and &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;if you love big panes that bring in lots of light&lt;/ins&gt;. &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;Mondrian &lt;/ins&gt;glass &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;extensions framed &lt;/ins&gt;with &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;steel profiles to create &lt;/ins&gt;a &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;Bauhaus style glazed extension. Ring beamThe beam above the window frames of &lt;/ins&gt;the &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;conservatory supports &lt;/ins&gt;the &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;roof&lt;/ins&gt;. &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;Lean-to conservatories are quick &lt;/ins&gt;and &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;easy to install &lt;/ins&gt;and can &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;be a practical and less expensive solution&lt;/ins&gt;.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;Where there are several panes &lt;/ins&gt;to &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;be glazed adjacent &lt;/ins&gt;to &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;each other, the degree &lt;/ins&gt;of &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;design should also be considered in each pane&lt;/ins&gt;. &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;When &lt;/ins&gt;the &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;cut glass is heated to 600 degrees C, within a toughened furnace, &lt;/ins&gt;it &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;is then cooled rapidly by air. It is this cooling process &lt;/ins&gt;that &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;strengthens &lt;/ins&gt;and &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;stresses the surface layer of &lt;/ins&gt;the &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;glass extension ([http://ezproxy.cityu.edu.hk/ http://ezproxy.cityu.edu&lt;/ins&gt;.&lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;hk/]), contracting the layers beneath and forcing them &lt;/ins&gt;to &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;contract. However, occasionally defects can appear within &lt;/ins&gt;the &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;glass during &lt;/ins&gt;the &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;manufacturing process.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;From doors&lt;/ins&gt;, &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;conservatories and porches &lt;/ins&gt;to &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;decorative glass, mirrors and tabletops, we can supply and fit, &lt;/ins&gt;or &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;repair, whatever &lt;/ins&gt;you &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;require. Its application potential is vast from residences and commercial establishments to industries&lt;/ins&gt;. &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;If you are looking for comfortable interior spaces, all year around, then pick double&lt;/ins&gt;-&lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;glazed glass &lt;/ins&gt;for &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;kitchens, bathrooms, and conservatories&lt;/ins&gt;. &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;Their use also extends &lt;/ins&gt;to &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;offices, retail stores, hotels&lt;/ins&gt;, and &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;laboratories &lt;/ins&gt;that &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;need both energy efficiency &lt;/ins&gt;and &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;soundproofing. If you’re looking for secondary glazing in Watford, St Albans, Hemel Hempstead or any of the surrounding areas, turn &lt;/ins&gt;to &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;Bridgewater Glass&lt;/ins&gt;.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;
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&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;diff-marker&quot; data-marker=&quot;−&quot;&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;&quot;&gt;&lt;div&gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;Double and triple glazing vary when it comes &lt;/del&gt;to &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;design&lt;/del&gt;, &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;function &lt;/del&gt;and &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;performance&lt;/del&gt;. &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt; Double glazing is &lt;/del&gt;a &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;sealed unit&lt;/del&gt;, &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;consisting of two glass panes with a spacer bar installed between &lt;/del&gt;the &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;two&lt;/del&gt;. The &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;glazing is sealed together into a single unit&lt;/del&gt;, &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;with air &lt;/del&gt;and &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;insulating gas trapped &lt;/del&gt;in the &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;gap between &lt;/del&gt;the &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;two panes&lt;/del&gt;. &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt; In comparison, triple glazing &lt;/del&gt;is &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;made up &lt;/del&gt;of &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;three &lt;/del&gt;glass &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;panes &lt;/del&gt;and &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;features two ‘gas &lt;/del&gt;and &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;air pockets’ instead of one. It reduces drafts, &lt;/del&gt;and &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;it’s a vast step up from single glazing – which involves a single pane of glass alone acting &lt;/del&gt;as a &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;barrier between &lt;/del&gt;the &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;inside and outside worlds&lt;/del&gt;. As &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;anyone with single glazed windows likely knows&lt;/del&gt;, &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;during &lt;/del&gt;the &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;cold months, these lone panes can act like chilling units inside a home&lt;/del&gt;.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;We take a look at how double &lt;/del&gt;glazing &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;windows work and whether they are &lt;/del&gt;the &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;best option for energy efficiency in your home. You can also consider a mix &lt;/del&gt;of &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;double &lt;/del&gt;and &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;triple-glazing to appropriate locations, providing &lt;/del&gt;the &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;best all round solution to your project. As VELFAC double &lt;/del&gt;and &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;triple-glazed windows look identical, there is no visual impact regardless &lt;/del&gt;of the &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;combination used&lt;/del&gt;. &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;Our high-performance and decorative glass for [https://&lt;/del&gt;to&lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;-portal.com composite doors] give you an exceptional amount of choice for your bespoke home improvements. From the classic ‘Riviera’ to the distinguished ‘Virtue’ glazing options&lt;/del&gt;, &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;each composite door &lt;/del&gt;glass &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;style brings its own unique charm for you &lt;/del&gt;to &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;enjoy&lt;/del&gt;.&lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Our glazing styles are available &lt;/del&gt;with &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;varying levels of opacity&lt;/del&gt;, &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;so you can choose a glass design &lt;/del&gt;that &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;looks and performs as you need it to&lt;/del&gt;. &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;Our high resolution glazing videos allow you to explore our composite door glazing &lt;/del&gt;range &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;in crystal clear quality&lt;/del&gt;. &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;View each style up close &lt;/del&gt;and &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;explore the opacity levels &lt;/del&gt;of &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;the Endurance range to ensure you select the perfect glass design for your composite door. Our range of doors is so vast&lt;/del&gt;, and &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;this is matched by our array of glass designs for composite doors. That’s why our easy-to-use Door Designer makes it simpler than ever to find your perfect match&lt;/del&gt;.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;Astragal Window BarsGrille intended to replicate &lt;/del&gt;the &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;look &lt;/del&gt;of a &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;True Divided Light unit; consists &lt;/del&gt;of &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;an interior grille, exterior grille and spacer between the glass &lt;/del&gt;panes&lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;. Obscure GlassAny type &lt;/del&gt;of glass with &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;uneven surfaces which offers light diffusion and privacy&lt;/del&gt;. &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;Insulating glass UnitsInsulating glass is a multi-glass combination consisting of two or more panes enclosing &lt;/del&gt;a &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;hermetically-&lt;/del&gt;sealed &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;air space. Fire-resistant &lt;/del&gt;[&lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;http&lt;/del&gt;://&lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;mindwellnessforum&lt;/del&gt;.com/&lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;user&lt;/del&gt;/&lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;twistiris59 toughened glass&lt;/del&gt;] &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;– fire-insulatContains flames and inflammable gas for a longer period of time and prevents not only &lt;/del&gt;the &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;transmission of flames and smoke but also of heat to the other side of &lt;/del&gt;glazing&lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;. Fire&lt;/del&gt;-&lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;resistant glassSpecial type &lt;/del&gt;of &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;glass designed &lt;/del&gt;to &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;contains flames &lt;/del&gt;and &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;inflammable gas for a longer period&lt;/del&gt;.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;Although common in &lt;/del&gt;the &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;olden days&lt;/del&gt;, &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;this glazing has been replaced by the more advanced options&lt;/del&gt;. &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;The single-glazed windows come without panes&lt;/del&gt;, &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;so rooms &lt;/del&gt;with these &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;windows suffer &lt;/del&gt;a &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;lot &lt;/del&gt;of &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;heat loss &lt;/del&gt;and &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;direct effects of outside temperature fluctuations&lt;/del&gt;. &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;Glazing comes from &lt;/del&gt;the &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;word &amp;quot;&lt;/del&gt;glass&lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;&amp;quot; and &lt;/del&gt;is &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;simply &lt;/del&gt;glass &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;used independently or within a wall or window&lt;/del&gt;. &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;When it comes to windows, &lt;/del&gt;the &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;term &amp;quot;glazing&amp;quot; refers &lt;/del&gt;to the &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;installation &lt;/del&gt;of &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;glass panes into window frames. There &lt;/del&gt;are &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;many reasons for glazing a window, from &lt;/del&gt;the &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;transmission of light &lt;/del&gt;to &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;adding a layer &lt;/del&gt;of &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;insulation &lt;/del&gt;as &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;well &lt;/del&gt;as &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;presenting a barrier between indoor and outdoor environments&lt;/del&gt;.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;This coating reflects the heat generated inside the home back into the room&lt;/del&gt;, &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;rather than allowing it &lt;/del&gt;to &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;escape through the window&lt;/del&gt;. &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;At the same time&lt;/del&gt;, &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;it allows optimum amounts of sunlight &lt;/del&gt;to &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;pass through the window&lt;/del&gt;. &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;Our Advance glass boasts a neutral appearance and a centre pane U &lt;/del&gt;value &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;of 1.1W/2mK. Whilst a G value of 50% still allows for maximum solar heat gain into the property through the glass. Advance comparable thermal benefits to triple glazed sealed units but &lt;/del&gt;is &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;much lighter meaning less strain on hinges and moving mechanisms and is a much more cost effective solution also&lt;/del&gt;. &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;Secondary glazing enhances thermal insulation, reducing heat loss by &lt;/del&gt;up to &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;70&lt;/del&gt;% &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;and improving energy efficiency The amount &lt;/del&gt;of heat &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;saved depends on factors like the quality &lt;/del&gt;of &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;installation and the type of material used&lt;/del&gt;.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;In &lt;/del&gt;most &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;cases&lt;/del&gt;, &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;secondary glazing is considered &lt;/del&gt;a &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;&amp;quot;permitted development&amp;quot; and doesn’t require planning permission. However&lt;/del&gt;, &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;exceptions may apply, especially &lt;/del&gt;in &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;conservation areas or for listed buildings. We recommend checking &lt;/del&gt;with &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;your local planning authority for specific guidance&lt;/del&gt;.&lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Drop our friendly customer services team a call or use the enquiry form below. If you’re interested &lt;/del&gt;in &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;finding out more&lt;/del&gt;, &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;we’re happy &lt;/del&gt;to &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;talk you through your options&lt;/del&gt;. &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;In her spare time&lt;/del&gt;, &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;Amy &lt;/del&gt;can &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;normally &lt;/del&gt;be &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;found with a hammer or paint brush in her hand&lt;/del&gt;; &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;she completed a whole-house renovation in 2022 &lt;/del&gt;and is &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;about to embark on &lt;/del&gt;a &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;eco-retrofit project to her cottage in Somerset&lt;/del&gt;.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Low-E &lt;/del&gt;glass &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;has an invisible coating that dramatically reduces heat transfer &lt;/del&gt;and &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;reflects interior heat into the room&lt;/del&gt;. &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;Low-E &lt;/del&gt;glass &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;can make &lt;/del&gt;a &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;big difference to a window’s thermal performance, whether it’s double or triple glazed&lt;/del&gt;. &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;All VELFAC windows and doors are double glazed as standard&lt;/del&gt;, and &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;deliver impressive thermal &lt;/del&gt;and &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;acoustic insulation, which &lt;/del&gt;can &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;be further improved &lt;/del&gt;with &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;triple glazing. This style &lt;/del&gt;of &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;secondary glazing is arguably the best solution in many cases, and requires fitting an internal secondary window behind your existing single glazed window&lt;/del&gt;.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;We recommend &lt;/del&gt;that &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;our secondary glazing products are installed by one &lt;/del&gt;of &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;our trusted, verified installers&lt;/del&gt;. We &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;work with &lt;/del&gt;only the &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;best installation companies across the UK to ensure homeowners are offered a seamless secondary glazing installation. Products can be provided in kit form &lt;/del&gt;for &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;self-installation upon request&lt;/del&gt;, &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;though &lt;/del&gt;we &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;do recommend using one of our dedicated secondary glazing installers. Several of our product types come with removable secondary glazed frames, allowing &lt;/del&gt;for &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;unrivalled cleaning &lt;/del&gt;and &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;maintenance access&lt;/del&gt;. &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;Our &lt;/del&gt;new &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;secondary glazing product range expands &lt;/del&gt;on &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;this, offering &lt;/del&gt;a &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;brand&lt;/del&gt;-&lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;new ‘Slide Past’ variation &lt;/del&gt;of &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;our vertical sliding unit, which removes blind spots &lt;/del&gt;for &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;cleaning access&lt;/del&gt;. &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;The purpose of secondary glazing is &lt;/del&gt;to &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;enhance what is already there&lt;/del&gt;, &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;which is why we’ve worked &lt;/del&gt;to &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;ensure all our product types &lt;/del&gt;are &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;easy to maintain&lt;/del&gt;.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;diff-marker&quot; data-marker=&quot;+&quot;&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;&quot;&gt;&lt;div&gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;A high speed immersion blender is a great way &lt;/ins&gt;to &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;thoroughly mix up glaze test without sieving&lt;/ins&gt;, &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;but is powerful enough to break the tiny clumps up far more than slower speed mixing &lt;/ins&gt;and &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;sieving&lt;/ins&gt;. &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;This changes how the materials behave in the glaze and can give &lt;/ins&gt;a &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;totally different result&lt;/ins&gt;, &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;meaning an immersion blended test won’t necessarily give &lt;/ins&gt;the &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;same result when scaled up and mixed differently&lt;/ins&gt;. &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt; &lt;/ins&gt;The &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;temperature you fire to will affect the porosity of your bisqueware&lt;/ins&gt;, and &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;it will affect each clay differently too.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;We apply the sealant &lt;/ins&gt;in &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;a molten state so that it flexes if &lt;/ins&gt;the &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;unit does and keeps &lt;/ins&gt;the &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;unit airtight&lt;/ins&gt;. &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;Sunlight produces short wave infrared radiation – this &lt;/ins&gt;is &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;what warms objects in the sunshine. The short waves are absorbed by glass from the outside and the energy becomes re-radiated from the inside &lt;/ins&gt;of &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;the &lt;/ins&gt;glass &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;as long-wave infrared. Internal condensation happens when the seals on the sealed unit begin to fail &lt;/ins&gt;and &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;more moisture is drawn into the unit. The desiccant becomes saturated &lt;/ins&gt;and &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;can no longer hold moisture &lt;/ins&gt;and as a &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;result, condensation forms inside &lt;/ins&gt;the &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;unit&lt;/ins&gt;. As &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;the sound wave travels&lt;/ins&gt;, &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;dense objects absorb &lt;/ins&gt;the &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;energy which reduces the frequency of the waves as it passes through&lt;/ins&gt;.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;This prevents water entering the &lt;/ins&gt;glazing &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;rebate into &lt;/ins&gt;the &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;inside &lt;/ins&gt;of &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;the window (Please find illustrations below) &lt;/ins&gt;and &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;damaging &lt;/ins&gt;the &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;interior decoration &lt;/ins&gt;and &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;fabric &lt;/ins&gt;of the &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;building&lt;/ins&gt;. &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;Difficult &lt;/ins&gt;to &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;break&lt;/ins&gt;, &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;Rationel SECURE &lt;/ins&gt;glass &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;features laminated panes designed &lt;/ins&gt;to &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;deter even the most persistent burglar&lt;/ins&gt;. &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;Rationel SECURE glass has been tested in accordance &lt;/ins&gt;with &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;several national and European safety standards&lt;/ins&gt;, &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;including those &lt;/ins&gt;that &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;give certification under Secured by Design&lt;/ins&gt;. &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;For maximum performance, specify alongside the full &lt;/ins&gt;range &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;of Rationel security features&lt;/ins&gt;. &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;These courses support the education &lt;/ins&gt;and &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;development &lt;/ins&gt;of &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;architects and other built environment professionals working on upgrading windows requiring enhanced thermal insulation&lt;/ins&gt;, &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;noise reduction &lt;/ins&gt;and &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;security&lt;/ins&gt;.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;Additionally, special laminated acoustic glass can further enhance &lt;/ins&gt;the &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;soundproofing qualities &lt;/ins&gt;of &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;double glazed windows. Triple glazed windows are becoming &lt;/ins&gt;a &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;popular option for homeowners and consist &lt;/ins&gt;of &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;three &lt;/ins&gt;panes of glass &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;separated by spaces filled &lt;/ins&gt;with &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;air or an effective insulator  [http://ezproxy.cityu.edu.hk/ window Restrictors] gas, such as argon&lt;/ins&gt;. &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;Set in &lt;/ins&gt;a sealed &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;unit, the properties held by double orangery glazing (&lt;/ins&gt;[&lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;https&lt;/ins&gt;://&lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;www.demilked&lt;/ins&gt;.com/ &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;https://www.demilked.com&lt;/ins&gt;/]&lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;) are generally improved with three panes. With two spaces, or airlocks, &lt;/ins&gt;the &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;energy efficiency is increased by as much as 50%; however, triple glazed windows are around 20% more expensive than double. Secondary &lt;/ins&gt;glazing &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;is a cost&lt;/ins&gt;-&lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;effective solution that involves adding an extra layer &lt;/ins&gt;of &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;glazing inside existing windows &lt;/ins&gt;to &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;improve insulation &lt;/ins&gt;and &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;reduce noise&lt;/ins&gt;.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;You will not have to pay a fee to access your personal data (or to exercise any of &lt;/ins&gt;the &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;other rights). However&lt;/ins&gt;, &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;we may charge a reasonable fee if your request is clearly unfounded, repetitive or excessive&lt;/ins&gt;. &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;Alternatively&lt;/ins&gt;, &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;we may refuse to comply &lt;/ins&gt;with &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;your request in &lt;/ins&gt;these &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;circumstances.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;The coating has hydrophilic properties which mean it attracts water over its entire surface, avoiding unsightly uneven water marks. This is made from &lt;/ins&gt;a &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;sheet of annealed glass reheated beyond its annealing point &lt;/ins&gt;of &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;around 1200 degrees Fahrenheit &lt;/ins&gt;and &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;then cooled slowly. Heat strengthened glass may be twice as strong as annealed glass, but may still need to be laminated for use in buildings&lt;/ins&gt;. &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;Tempering is &lt;/ins&gt;the &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;process by which annealed &lt;/ins&gt;glass is &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;heated in the same way as heat strengthened &lt;/ins&gt;glass. &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;The glass is cooled more rapidly which allows the internal portion of &lt;/ins&gt;the &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;glass &lt;/ins&gt;to &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;remain fluid for longer than &lt;/ins&gt;the &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;outer surfaces. This means that an equal amount &lt;/ins&gt;of &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;tensile and compressive stresses &lt;/ins&gt;are &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;formed across &lt;/ins&gt;the &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;glass which allows it &lt;/ins&gt;to &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;become in the order &lt;/ins&gt;of &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;four times &lt;/ins&gt;as &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;strong &lt;/ins&gt;as &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;annealed glass&lt;/ins&gt;.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;From standard double glazing to bespoke styles&lt;/ins&gt;, &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;double-glazing can offer many benefits &lt;/ins&gt;to &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;both homes and businesses&lt;/ins&gt;. &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;In this article, we’ll cover everything you want to know from double-glazing history&lt;/ins&gt;, &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;right down &lt;/ins&gt;to &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;your commonly asked questions&lt;/ins&gt;. &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;One area that secondary glazing unquestionably adds &lt;/ins&gt;value&lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;, &lt;/ins&gt;is &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;your energy bills&lt;/ins&gt;. &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;Did you know that you can lose &lt;/ins&gt;up to &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;10&lt;/ins&gt;% of &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;your home’s &lt;/ins&gt;heat &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;through poorly performing windows? This is even more noticeable in older homes that don’t offer a lot &lt;/ins&gt;of &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;insulation&lt;/ins&gt;.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;It might be difficult to remember a time before double glazing as &lt;/ins&gt;most &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;houses today have upgraded their windows to be more energy efficient. But&lt;/ins&gt;, &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;once upon &lt;/ins&gt;a &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;time&lt;/ins&gt;, &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;we all lived &lt;/ins&gt;in &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;houses &lt;/ins&gt;with &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;cold rattling windows&lt;/ins&gt;. &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;However, &lt;/ins&gt;in &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;most cases&lt;/ins&gt;, &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;we’ll need &lt;/ins&gt;to &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;remove staff beads on sash windows, which we will then repaint as part of our work&lt;/ins&gt;. &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;Yes&lt;/ins&gt;, &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;your CosyGlazing secondary glazing &lt;/ins&gt;can be &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;removed using suction lifts which are provided by Mitchell &amp;amp;amp&lt;/ins&gt;; &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;Dickinson for all installations. You can then clean your original windows &lt;/ins&gt;and &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;the CosyGlazing units before popping them back on. Generally, secondary glazing installation &lt;/ins&gt;is a &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;quicker process than installing new windows&lt;/ins&gt;.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;We supply clear as glass acrylic for secondary glazing because it is lighter yet much stronger (17 x ) than &lt;/ins&gt;glass and &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;provides near perfect optical clarity&lt;/ins&gt;. &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;Two or more layers of &lt;/ins&gt;glass &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;with &lt;/ins&gt;a &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;polyvinyl butyral (PVB) layer sandwiched in the middle is what makes up the core composition of Laminated glass&lt;/ins&gt;. &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;Areas that need enhanced security&lt;/ins&gt;, &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;Skylights &lt;/ins&gt;and &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;those that need peace &lt;/ins&gt;and &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;quiet &lt;/ins&gt;can &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;benefit &lt;/ins&gt;with &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;the use &lt;/ins&gt;of &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;laminated glass&lt;/ins&gt;.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Whenever we transfer your personal data out of the EEA we have security measures in place to seek to ensure &lt;/ins&gt;that &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;your personal information receives an adequate level &lt;/ins&gt;of &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;protection&lt;/ins&gt;. We &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;will &lt;/ins&gt;only &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;use your personal data for &lt;/ins&gt;the &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;purposes &lt;/ins&gt;for &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;which we collected it&lt;/ins&gt;, &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;unless &lt;/ins&gt;we &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;reasonably consider that we need to use it &lt;/ins&gt;for &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;another reason &lt;/ins&gt;and &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;that reason is compatible with the original purpose&lt;/ins&gt;. &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;If you wish to get an explanation as to how the processing for the &lt;/ins&gt;new &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;purpose is compatible with the original purpose, please contact us at Clicking &lt;/ins&gt;on a &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;plug&lt;/ins&gt;-&lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;in or enabling those connections may allow us or third parties to collect or share data about you. We will get your express opt-in consent before we share your personal data with any company outside the NSG group &lt;/ins&gt;of &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;companies &lt;/ins&gt;for &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;marketing purposes&lt;/ins&gt;. &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;At NSG we are committed &lt;/ins&gt;to &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;only collecting&lt;/ins&gt;, &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;using and disclosing your personal data in ways that you expect and have consented &lt;/ins&gt;to &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;or as we &lt;/ins&gt;are &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;required or permitted by law&lt;/ins&gt;.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Page créée avec « &amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Double and triple glazing vary when it comes to design, function and performance.  Double glazing is a sealed unit, consisting of two glass panes with a spacer bar installed between the two. The glazing is sealed together into a single unit, with air and insulating gas trapped in the gap between the two panes.  In comparison, triple glazing is made up of three glass panes and features two ‘gas and air pockets’ instead of one. It reduces drafts... »&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Nouvelle page&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div&gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Double and triple glazing vary when it comes to design, function and performance.  Double glazing is a sealed unit, consisting of two glass panes with a spacer bar installed between the two. The glazing is sealed together into a single unit, with air and insulating gas trapped in the gap between the two panes.  In comparison, triple glazing is made up of three glass panes and features two ‘gas and air pockets’ instead of one. It reduces drafts, and it’s a vast step up from single glazing – which involves a single pane of glass alone acting as a barrier between the inside and outside worlds. As anyone with single glazed windows likely knows, during the cold months, these lone panes can act like chilling units inside a home.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;We take a look at how double glazing windows work and whether they are the best option for energy efficiency in your home. You can also consider a mix of double and triple-glazing to appropriate locations, providing the best all round solution to your project. As VELFAC double and triple-glazed windows look identical, there is no visual impact regardless of the combination used. Our high-performance and decorative glass for [https://to-portal.com composite doors] give you an exceptional amount of choice for your bespoke home improvements. From the classic ‘Riviera’ to the distinguished ‘Virtue’ glazing options, each composite door glass style brings its own unique charm for you to enjoy.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Our glazing styles are available with varying levels of opacity, so you can choose a glass design that looks and performs as you need it to. Our high resolution glazing videos allow you to explore our composite door glazing range in crystal clear quality. View each style up close and explore the opacity levels of the Endurance range to ensure you select the perfect glass design for your composite door. Our range of doors is so vast, and this is matched by our array of glass designs for composite doors. That’s why our easy-to-use Door Designer makes it simpler than ever to find your perfect match.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Astragal Window BarsGrille intended to replicate the look of a True Divided Light unit; consists of an interior grille, exterior grille and spacer between the glass panes. Obscure GlassAny type of glass with uneven surfaces which offers light diffusion and privacy. Insulating glass UnitsInsulating glass is a multi-glass combination consisting of two or more panes enclosing a hermetically-sealed air space. Fire-resistant [http://mindwellnessforum.com/user/twistiris59 toughened glass] – fire-insulatContains flames and inflammable gas for a longer period of time and prevents not only the transmission of flames and smoke but also of heat to the other side of glazing. Fire-resistant glassSpecial type of glass designed to contains flames and inflammable gas for a longer period.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Although common in the olden days, this glazing has been replaced by the more advanced options. The single-glazed windows come without panes, so rooms with these windows suffer a lot of heat loss and direct effects of outside temperature fluctuations. Glazing comes from the word &amp;quot;glass&amp;quot; and is simply glass used independently or within a wall or window. When it comes to windows, the term &amp;quot;glazing&amp;quot; refers to the installation of glass panes into window frames. There are many reasons for glazing a window, from the transmission of light to adding a layer of insulation as well as presenting a barrier between indoor and outdoor environments.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;This coating reflects the heat generated inside the home back into the room, rather than allowing it to escape through the window. At the same time, it allows optimum amounts of sunlight to pass through the window. Our Advance glass boasts a neutral appearance and a centre pane U value of 1.1W/2mK. Whilst a G value of 50% still allows for maximum solar heat gain into the property through the glass. Advance comparable thermal benefits to triple glazed sealed units but is much lighter meaning less strain on hinges and moving mechanisms and is a much more cost effective solution also. Secondary glazing enhances thermal insulation, reducing heat loss by up to 70% and improving energy efficiency The amount of heat saved depends on factors like the quality of installation and the type of material used.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;In most cases, secondary glazing is considered a &amp;quot;permitted development&amp;quot; and doesn’t require planning permission. However, exceptions may apply, especially in conservation areas or for listed buildings. We recommend checking with your local planning authority for specific guidance.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Drop our friendly customer services team a call or use the enquiry form below. If you’re interested in finding out more, we’re happy to talk you through your options. In her spare time, Amy can normally be found with a hammer or paint brush in her hand; she completed a whole-house renovation in 2022 and is about to embark on a eco-retrofit project to her cottage in Somerset.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Low-E glass has an invisible coating that dramatically reduces heat transfer and reflects interior heat into the room. Low-E glass can make a big difference to a window’s thermal performance, whether it’s double or triple glazed. All VELFAC windows and doors are double glazed as standard, and deliver impressive thermal and acoustic insulation, which can be further improved with triple glazing. This style of secondary glazing is arguably the best solution in many cases, and requires fitting an internal secondary window behind your existing single glazed window.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;We recommend that our secondary glazing products are installed by one of our trusted, verified installers. We work with only the best installation companies across the UK to ensure homeowners are offered a seamless secondary glazing installation. Products can be provided in kit form for self-installation upon request, though we do recommend using one of our dedicated secondary glazing installers. Several of our product types come with removable secondary glazed frames, allowing for unrivalled cleaning and maintenance access. Our new secondary glazing product range expands on this, offering a brand-new ‘Slide Past’ variation of our vertical sliding unit, which removes blind spots for cleaning access. The purpose of secondary glazing is to enhance what is already there, which is why we’ve worked to ensure all our product types are easy to maintain.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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