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The Future of Double Glazing is the Flush Timber Look!

  One of the biggest changes within the double glazing market is how so many window manufacturers and fabricators are trying to mimic the perfect timber look therefore opting for the flush sash windows. The reason why will be revelled throughout this double glazing blog! With so many improvements to the aesthetics to the casement window, but the casement window will never look as original as the flush sash window. With the casement windows overlapping the frame, offering the appearance of a more bulky style compared to the traditional timber appeal. Even with the wood-grain finish, these casements windows look stunning, but still look different than the original timber window. The flush sash window has proven to be a game changer when it comes to a more of a genuine timber look. Even though both products are made from the same uPVC materials, they both provide a totally different look. Casement windows have been around for decades, which offer an affordable and maintena

Double Glazing guide to glass types

  Many Peterborough homeowner not forgetting general builders do not know or understand the difference between the various glazing options. So throughout this double glazing blog we will discuss the four main types of glazing options and their purpose for installation. Flat glass was originally produced via a Float Process. The Float Process was invented by Sir Alastair Pilkington in 1952. This process allowed larger and better consistency within the glass panels to be manufactured than ever before. In 2021 there are more than 260 float plants worldwide which are producing glass which is wide as 3 meters and as thick as 25mm. Some of these plants are an astonishing 1 km long, which can operate to produce 800,000 tonnes of glass per week! Pilkington glass is the most widely known type of glass in the UK market today. All double glazing manufacturers use Pilkington obscured glass designs within their windows and doors. When we talk about the actually strength of the var
  Finding a reputable double glazing company in Peterborough. There are many double glazing companies in Peterborough, Stamford and Huntington areas but how can you choose an affordable but reputable company for your replacement windows and doors. Double glazing is the most popular type of home improvements that is carried out by Peterborough homeowners. Double glazing offers so many benefits to a household, however windows and doors must be installed correctly to achieve these remunerations. Most people have watched programs on TV showing the horror stories of double glazing bandits ripping out windows and doors and not correctly installing the replacements. Others have stories from friends and family members who have also experienced these issues. Double glazed windows and doors must be measured correctly to ensure that they are the right fit. The double glazing surveyor must take three different measurements for the width and then the height. The smallest height an