Double Glazing Technical Advice

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  17th February 2023

  New Trickle Vent Requirements for Double Glazed Windows & Doors

  Introduction As part of modern building regulation requirements, all houses built since the early 1990s must possess natural ventilation. Passive ventilation is a system that ventilates your home with fresh, purified, filtered air through your loft space vents, creating positive air pressure that circulates to and from an indoor space to regulate temperature and bring fresh air into a room…

  

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  9th September 2022

  Triple Glazing U Values

  Triple Glazing U Values When the topic of windows or glass arises, you may often hear the term U value being used. The U value is often used when comparing the energy performance of double or triple-glazed windows or glass units. It is a standard industry term to describe the level of thermal transmittance that a window or piece of…

  

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  3rd August 2022

  Double Glazing for Listed Buildings (Grade 1 & 2)

  Read Our Latest Guide on Double Glazing for Listed Buildings (Grade 1 & 2) Owning a listed building allows you to enjoy a piece of history and provides a unique living opportunity. Still, it also includes restrictions on replacing windows and home renovations, requiring you to follow specific guidelines. You will need to submit a planning application to the local…

  

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  6th July 2022

  Updated Building Regulations Approved Document L – Glazing Thermal Performance

  There have been some new updates to the regulations of glazing thermal performance. The updates form part of a more significant number of building regulations throughout England, costing upwards of £6.6 billion. These new regulations aim to vastly improve the energy efficiency of both new and old buildings. The latest version of the updated approved L document will be effective…

  

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