Category: Glazing

17 posts in this category

17 Posts
2 weeks ago

How to Measure for Replacement Table-Top Glass Without Guesswork

Made-to-measure toughened glass cannot be trimmed after manufacture. Use this practical checklist to record the table size, corners and support correctly.

2 weeks ago

Five Signs It Is Time to Replace the Glass but Keep the Frame

A sound window or door frame can often outlast the glass inside it. These five signs suggest a made-to-measure replacement pane or unit may be all you need.

2 weeks ago

Toughened Glass Table Tops: A Practical Buying Guide

A made-to-measure glass top can protect a table or create a clean contemporary surface. The correct specification depends on how the glass is supported.

2 weeks ago

Replacement Glass for Doors, Cabinets, Shelves and Internal Screens

Replacement glass is not only for windows. One made-to-measure toughened pane can restore an internal door, cabinet, shelf or glazed screen.

2 weeks ago

Cracked Window Glass: Do You Need a New Pane, Unit or Whole Window?

A crack looks alarming, but the correct repair depends on the type of glazing and the condition of the frame. Here is how to identify what actually needs replacing.

1 month ago

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.

1 month ago

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.

1 month ago

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.

1 month ago

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.

1 month ago

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.

1 month ago

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.

1 month ago

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.