Glazing Lives at the Most Exposed Part of the Building Windows and glazed doors occupy a demanding position within the architecture of a home. They form part of the boundary between a relatively controlled interior and an external environment that changes continuously. Across the seasons, frames, seals and surrounding components encounter variations in temperature, moisture, […]
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02
Sep
Sep
Why Winter Reveals More About Your Glazing Windows and glazed doors form part of the boundary between two very different environments, and winter makes that role particularly noticeable. As external temperatures fall and heating keeps the interior warmer, the difference between conditions inside and outside becomes greater. Add stronger winds, prolonged rain and higher levels […]
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Jul
Jul
Why Every Building Site Is Different No two building sites are exactly alike, and neither are the environmental conditions that shape the performance of a building over time. While it is easy to think of glazing as a standard element that can be selected from a catalogue, architects approach specification from a very different perspective. […]