Question #1: What Problem Is This Specification Actually Solving? A glazing quotation often feels like the conclusion of a project. After weeks of researching products, comparing suppliers and arranging site visits, receiving a detailed proposal can create the impression that the difficult decisions have already been made. The conversation naturally shifts towards lead times, installation […]
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Mistake #1: Leaving The Door Until The End Of The Project Among all the major specification decisions within a building project, the front door is surprisingly often left until the final stages. By this point, planning approvals have been secured, structural work is underway and attention has naturally shifted towards completing the project. As programme […]
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Error #1: Specifying Performance Figures Instead Of Occupant Comfort Few aspects of glazing specification receive as much attention as performance figures. U-values, solar gain coefficients, energy ratings and thermal performance data are now central to most glazing discussions. These metrics are important and provide valuable information when comparing systems. However, problems can arise when specification […]