Category: Glazing

10 posts in this category

10 Posts
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How Much Do Replacement Glass Units Cost in the UK?

Replacement glass units are priced per square metre and cut to size, so cost depends on size and spec. Here is how pricing works and how to get an exact figure.

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Cut-to-Size Glass: 10 Things You Can Order Made to Measure

Cut-to-size glass is not just for windows. Here are 10 things you can order made to measure, from replacement units to shelves, splashbacks and tabletops.

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Toughened vs Laminated Glass: Which Safety Glass Do You Need?

Toughened and laminated glass are both safety glass, but they behave differently and the regs require them in specific places. Here is which you need, and where.

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Self-Cleaning Glass: How It Works and Where It Is Worth It

Self-cleaning glass uses a special coating and rainfall to stay clearer for longer. Here is how it works and where it genuinely pays to specify it.

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Privacy Glass Compared: Satin, Frosted, Reeded and Obscure Options

Privacy glass keeps rooms private without losing light. Here are the satin, frosted and reeded options compared, and where each one works best.

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Solar Control Glass: How to Stop Rooms Overheating

If a room bakes in summer, solar control glass cuts the heat while keeping the view and the light. Here is how it works and which tint suits your space.

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Double vs Triple Glazing: Is Triple Worth It in the UK?

Triple glazing is not automatically better than double in the UK climate. Here is an honest look at where triple is worth it, and where double is the smarter buy.

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What Is Low-E Glass? How It Works and How Much It Saves

Low-E glass has an invisible coating that reflects heat back into the room. Here is how it works, what the U-values mean, and how much it actually saves.

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How to Measure for Replacement Glass Units: A Step-by-Step Guide

Measuring a replacement glass unit is simple once you know the three numbers to take. This step-by-step guide shows exactly how, so you order right first time.

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Misted or Foggy Double Glazing? You Can Replace Just the Glass

If your double glazing has gone cloudy or foggy, the sealed unit has failed, not the whole window. Here is how to replace just the glass, cut to your exact size, often for a fraction of a new window.

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