Glass And Glazing

Any of our glass specifications can be combined with a 6.8mm laminate pane, which further lowers both the U- Value and solar heat gain and offers increased noise reduction of 30-32db. Shield boasts additional benefits including significantly reducing UV light entry through your glazing, greatly reducing fading of your interior furniture and flooring. In well-insulated homes, however, windows become a key element in energy efficiency, making triple glazing a worthwhile investment. For homes with less insulation, double glazing provides the best balance of price and performance before you need to consider other costly upgrades to walls and roofs. Glazing’s energy efficiency can also be improved by opting for low emissivity glass (aka Low-E glass).

Bulletproof GlassGlass designed and produced to resist penetration by bullets. We have specialist teams operating from 8 locations delivering commercial glazing maintenance, repair and refurbishment solutions covering the whole of the United Kingdom. Over twenty five-years experience maintaining and repairing glazed structures for business and public sector enterprises throughout the United Kingdom and mainland Europe. It is unobtrusive, and all of our clients remark how you can barely see it is there. The secondary glazing is also reversible and easily accessible for ventilation and cleaning.
Outer paneThe pane of double-glazed unit which faces the exterior of a building. Inner paneThe pane of a double-glazed unit which faces the interior of a building. Double Glazed UnitsTwo panes of glass enclosing a hermetically-sealed airspace. ArgonAn inert, nontoxic gas used to fill insulating units, thus improving thermal performance. Follow the measuring instructions to ensure that you order the correct size for your secondary glazing. If you choose installation with glazing clips or Velcro, you need to order the normal secondary glazing.
Installing acrylic secondary glazing is a job that you can do yourself with a relatively small investment. CosyGlazing was designed specifically for period homes and listed properties. We have a huge amount of experience doing secondary glazing work on older properties across the South and South West. One major advantage of our system is that it helps improve the thermal properties of your windows without losing their aesthetic appeal or their original functionality. The cheapest way to replace double glazing involves opting for standard, off-the-shelf sizes and avoiding custom shapes or sizes.
Our expert team is here to help you select the perfect windows for your needs. Visit our showroom to experience the quality of VELFAC products, or reach out to a VELFAC distributor for guidance. Choosing between double and triple glazing depends on factors like your home’s insulation level, environmental impact, and budget.

Electrochromic glassIt works by passing low-voltage electrical charges across a microscopically-thin coating on the glass surface, activating a electrochromic layer which changes colour from clear to dark. EdgeworkA process consisting of polishing or abrading-scraping the edge of the glazing surface. Dry GlazingA glazing process which does not use chemical compounds, only dry, mechanical fixings. CuttingA process in which glass is trimmed, also for decorative purposes. CoatingA thin layer or covering which changes the basic composition of glass.

Combining glass technologies and techniques to create bespoke glass boxes and structures. Top hung sashAn opening window either hung below a transom bar or a full length opening window not to be confused with a fanlight which is a small opening window. Roof VentilatorAn opening window in the roof of a conservatory to allow ventilation. External CillA special moulded section at the bottom of a window or door that allows the rainwater to run off and not run down the brickwork of the base wall making it damp. Edwardian StyleUsually a square or rectangular conservatory design with an apex roof structure. Single-hungDouble-hung styled window in which the top sash is inoperable.
We are inspired by light-filled, quiet and comfortable rooms that also let the views in. We at Granada design and manufacture affordable secondary glazing products that support this vision. Secondary glazing also acts as a visual deterrent and additional barrier to entry. We use toughened glass and best-grade aluminium profile to manufacture windows that are virtually unbreakable. No need for unsightly measures that will affect the value of your property. Thanks to secondary glazing, our customers can enjoy a warmer, home secure home, without damaging their existing décor.
It’s generally cheaper than replacing windows with double glazing and can lead to energy savings by reducing heat loss, which lowers heating bills. Additionally, secondary glazing is highly effective for soundproofing, making it valuable for those living in noisy areas like city centers or near airports. It’s also a practical option for heritage or listed buildings, where altering the original windows isn’t allowed. Secondary glazing involves adding a movable second layer of glass or plastic to the frame of existing single glazed units. Installed on the window’s interior, it’s fully independent and doesn’t form a sealed unit like double glazed windows.

Where your windows have not been decorated for composite Doors some time you may find that the areas we make good are to a different shade of paint. However, we do so occasionally as part of a major skylight installation, under special circumstances and subject to a separate detailed quotation for decorating. Yes with the CosyGlazing integrated secondary glazing solution you will be able to open and close your windows just as you always have done. However, if you have metal windows we may need to design a bespoke solution to provide for window opening.