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The Annual Glazing Checklist Every Homeowner Should Have

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Start With the Glazing as a Complete System An annual review of architectural glazing is most useful when it begins with the whole opening rather than an individual pane of glass. A window or glazed door is an assembly in which glass, frames, seals, hardware and, where relevant, tracks and thresholds work together. Looking at […]

What Long-Term Aluminium Window Maintenance Actually Involves

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Why “Maintenance Free” Is a Misleading Phrase Aluminium windows are frequently described as maintenance free, a phrase that has become commonplace within the construction industry. While well intentioned, it can create unrealistic expectations about the long-term care of any external building component. Architects and building professionals generally take a more measured view. Rather than expecting […]