Architectural Glazing And Fenestration

Lifting glass by hand puts unnecessary stress on the pane that can lead to warping and visual defects. We assemble our units mechanically so that panes are lifted evenly using suction cups to ensure no part of the glass is placed under stress to maintain integrity and quality. We construct our units by a robot in an Argon filled chamber to ensure the only thing in our sealed unit is Argon. Other companies drill two holes into the frame and hand pump the Argon which can leave the unit filled with a mixture of air and Argon. By not drilling the frame we maintain the structural integrity and airtight seal of the frame. In the same way, when the warm air from the room meets the internal pane of glass the Argon gas slows the transfer of the warmth from the inside out.

However, for poorly insulated homes, upgrading windows alone may not have the desired effect, as heat could escape through inadequately insulated walls or roofs. Hear from Lindsey Gordon about how we installed our industry-leading secondary glazing solutions within her apartment. Living in an early 19th Century converted mill in the heart of Manchester, the building is listed, which means Lindsey was unable to change her existing windows.

Our leadership's commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission to transform home improvement. With Glazing Hub, your journey to new windows and doors is as simple as a stroll through your home. Choose from a wide range of Rationel FACADE standard colours (plus additional shades on request) to add visual impact and special effects, or to create coloured glass panels across floor slabs, for example. Designed to minimise solar gain – free heat from the sun – Rationel SOLAR glass is the ideal choice for south or west facing windows or facades, to help ensure a comfortable temperature in every room. If you live in a big city, near a busy road, or close to any source of noise, Rationel SOUND glass offers great acoustic control, helping absorb sound and improve the comfort of your home.
CondensationWhen water vapour from the air comes into contact with cold surfaces, the vapour condenses on the cooler surface of the glass forming a foggy effect. Clear GlassMostly composed of soda, lime and silica to obtain a very clear type of glass. BevellingThe process by which an edge of glass is finished to a bevel angle. BevelCold glass (usually clear, thick plate) with edges that have been ground and polished to an angle other than 90 degrees.

Dipping time on it’s own is a fairly meaningless number, especially when comparing your application and results to someone else’s. If 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 need to 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.

In a triple vs double glazing glazed unit, the outside pane of glass and the internal will be different temperatures. The space between the panes (usually 6-12mm) creates an air gap that slows down thermal transfer (hot or cold) by conduction – it doesn't 'trap heat' but it slows down the movement of heat to reduce heat loss. In 1965, in the UK, Everest began life selling a version of aluminium secondary glazing.