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OFT imposes fines for double glazing price fixing cartel but grants leniency to whistle-blowers. The OFT has concluded that five companies operating in the double glazing product market have been party to an overall price fixing arrangement where a number of sub-agreements or concerted practices were held to form part of a common plan. Three of the parties benefited from the OFT's leniency programme for having acted as whistle-blowers. What is the optimum air space thickness for clear double glazing? This question is frequently asked. The answer is that the optimum thickness depends on what we are trying to achieve. In some cases, there is a conflict between different requirements, such as the control of sound transmission and the control of heat flow. Fitting double-glazing in replacement windows will provide some sound insulation. However if your primary motivation for fitting double-glazing is to reduce sound then secondary glazing, where you fit a new single glazed frame in front of the existing (prime) window frame, will be better. The greater the "air gap" the better the sound insulation. Double Glazing Benefits: Improved look and value of your property - It is a fact that by replacing worn-out windows and doors with new double glazing styles and shapes, the look of your property will be significantly improved, increasing its attraction not only for you and your neighbours, but also to potential buyers when you come to move. Other benefits of double glazing are Insulation, Security, Noise reduction, and Maintenance reduction Low-cost Double Glazing: These DIY double glazing systems use transparent, flexible, "plastic" films and lightweight frames or fixing devices. They may not be as effective or as durable as commercially available double glazing, but they are extremely effective in stopping draughts from leaky windows or louvre windows, and are much cheaper! Indeed, these systems have been developed especially for louvre windows, which present a real insulation headache, as they can never be sealed properly against draughts. Is it possible to repair units that have misted up, or need to be replaced altogether? Can the glass which has misted up be used again, or does it become useless? Once the glass unit has broken down (misted up) it is no longer any use, you can not repair it. it needs to be replace with a new unit.
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