Everything You Need To Know About Double Glazing

FramesStructural window frames manufactured to accept the weight of the conservatory roof. Eves beamThe beam above the window frames of the conservatory which supports the roof light replacement. Sash glazed /Sash setFixed window with a separate sash and frame intended to replicate the look of nearby venting windows. GlazingGlass in a window sash or door panel; the act of installing glass in a window sash or door panel. WeatherstripA piece of material used on windows or doors to reduce leaks and prevent rain and wind from entering the structure.

Glazing beadWood or vinyl pieces around the perimeter of the glass that covers the space between the glass edge and sash/panel. French casement windowUnit with two venting sash that open outward to provide a large center opening with no center post. Foot lockAuxiliary lock used on gliding doors to secure the operating panel to the sill. FlashingA thin strip of metal or synthetic material that diverts water away from a window or skylight. Exterior trimA decorative trim positioned around the exterior perimeter of a window or door. Egress windowA venting window required by building codes for emergency escape and rescue, which are typically required in bedrooms and which are required to meet certain minimum opening dimensions.

The lower the transmittance value, often referred to as the U-value, the better the product is at preventing heat loss. Choosing energy-efficient Everest windows can help lower your energy bills and bifold Doors reduce your carbon footprint. Secondary glazing film is a thin, transparent sheet of plastic which you can stick to an existing pane to try and mimic the double glazing effect. While this is not nearly as effective as proper secondary acoustic glazing, it can be used by those who are low on both time and cash.

Inspection ChamberUsually, a chamber which contains underground sewage pipes or services. Garden RoomA conservatory that has a roof that slopes from the rear to the front. FlashingNormally a lead covering between the roof of a conservatory and the brickwork of the house onto which it is fixed which prevents rainwater from penetrating down the back of the conservatory. CrestingA decorative upright moulding on the top of a conservatory which also helps to stop the birds from sitting on the roof.

Photovoltaic glassA special glass with integrated solar cells, used to convert solar energy into electricity. Laminated glassLaminated glass is a combination of two or more glass sheets with one or more interlayers of plastic (PVB) or resin. In case of breakage, the interlayer holds the fragments together and continues to provide resistance to the passage of persons or objects. Glazing beadA strip of wood, metal or other suitable material attached to the glazing surround to fix the position of glass. The term "float" glass derives from the production method, introduced in the UK by Sir Alastair Pilkington in the late 1950’s, by which 90% of today’s flat glass is manufactured.