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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. The special character of many traditional properties in Southend Borough has been spoilt by the unsympathetic installation of double glazing, in an attempt to make saving on heating bills. However double glazing in old houses is rarely economical unless the existing frames are so badly damaged or rotten that replacement is essential. In older properties secondary glazing is often a cheaper, more feasible and a far more acceptable alternative to sealed double glazing units. It solves the problems of heat escaping and draughts, whilst the outside of the property remains unspoiled. Draughtproofing is another effective and inexpensive way of reducing draughts from period windows, while still retaining their special character. What is the difference between double-glazing and secondary glazing? Double-glazing usually consists of two panes of glass with a gap of about 16 mm between them. The panes are vacuum sealed into a single unit that is fitted into the window frame. Secondary glazing is an independent system of windows fitted to the inner window frame. The gap between the outer and inner windows is consequently much wider than in sealed double-glazed units. The secondary frames are aligned with the external window frames, to cause the least possible visual disruption. Double-glazed window: A type of window having two layers (panes or glazing) of glass separated by an air space. Each layer of glass and surrounding air space reradiates and traps some of the heat that passes through thereby increasing the windows resistance to heat loss. 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. Internal or External Glazing? Some suppliers say that internal glazing is more secure since there is no beading on the outside. However other suppliers say that external beading is more secure because the fitter will push the glass against the beading from the inside, which effectively locks the beading onto place. One supplier says that it is possible to simply "kick" out internally fitted glass panels. The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF), is the recognised leading authority for employers and companies within the flat glass, glazing, window, door, home-improvement, plastics and film industries. GGF Members can be found throughout the UK. Membership of the Federation is not automatic. Companies must have been trading for three years, and there is a strict vetting procedure that includes looking at company accounts and site visits. The Federation represents more than 60% of the industry's turnover. You have nagging thoughts, or have heard stories about a particular company having gone bust, and then started up again under a similar (seems like the same) name. It concerns you that they may have done this before, and could possibly do it again and not honour their guarantee, yet again (and to you this time), and you want to check them out, particularly as you might be tempted to buy from them (and of course their price and the deal is so good). I would want to check them out if I were in your shoes - so how do you do that? There are a great many well known names, familiar in the public eye, in the double glazing industry who are not quite what they seem. You know the name, as you have 'heard' of them over the years, they have most probably been on the radio as well, but are they really 'who' you think they are? 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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