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. […]
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What a Window Seal Actually Does When people think about windows, their attention naturally focuses on the visible elements: the glass, the frame or the overall design. Yet one of the most important components is almost entirely hidden from view. The perimeter seal around an insulated glazing unit performs a critical role in maintaining the […]
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Understanding How Modern Glazing Is Constructed To understand why moisture can appear between the panes of a window, it is helpful to first understand how modern glazing is constructed. Although double and triple glazing may appear to be simple assemblies of glass, they are in fact carefully engineered insulated glazing units designed to improve thermal […]
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Why Good Glazing Is Difficult to Judge at First Glance One of the most persistent misconceptions in residential architecture is that high-quality glazing can be recognised simply by looking at it. Modern manufacturing has made it possible for products at very different levels of engineering and performance to share remarkably similar visual characteristics. Slim sightlines, […]