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How to Seal Windows? [Insulating Drafty Windows]

by Graeme Clarke | Feb 2, 2021 | Window Insulation

Most homeowners face the same conundrum every winter – how to seal window drafts from that cold, brisk air that makes the winter months so unbearable? If you could only properly seal your old wooden windows – which are the greatest thermal vulnerability of your...

10 Facts About Noise Reduction Windows

by Graeme Clarke | Jan 6, 2021 | Soundproofing

Busy streets, noisy neighbours, waking up to the delivery truck making its Monday morning rounds, or the bone-shaking sound of flight 352 coming in from Bali? Whether you live near an airport, your neighbour’s son has a passion for playing the drums or you...

Which Sound Proof Glass is the Best [Full Guide]

by Graeme Clarke | Dec 4, 2020 | Soundproofing

When you decide to soundproof your windows, the critical step to getting the sound reduction results you want is down to the right glass selection. What glass you use does make a difference, both in the outcome as well as in how much the soundproofing will...

Is It Possible to Keep a Room That Faces the Sun Cool? [Find Out]

by Graeme Clarke | Nov 4, 2020 | Window Insulation

Want to know how to keep a room that faces the sun cool – and in the process reduce your air conditioning bill to a pleasantly small amount? Whether you live in a warm climate and have year-round issues or are trying to stop the summer sun from turning your...

What Is Low E Glass [Full Guide]

by Graeme Clarke | Oct 7, 2020 | Window Insulation

If you’ve spent any time investigating how to make your windows more energy-efficient, you’ve probably heard of low E glass. Low E, which is often used in double glazed windows because of its superior insulating performance, is one of the most popular – and most...

How to Soundproof Windows [What the Pro’s Know]

by Graeme Clarke | Sep 10, 2020 | Soundproofing

Want to know how to soundproof windows so you won’t have to experience your neighbour’s passion for electronic dance music or the screeching urgency of the nearby subway train ever again? This isn’t window soundproofing like your grandfather used to use. It...

Best Way to Block Sun Heat from Windows [Professionally]

by Graeme Clarke | Aug 26, 2020 | Window Insulation

Whether you live in the subtropical regions of Australia or are simply trying to battle the intense summer sun in another part of the country, your single pane windows are both your property’s biggest insulation problem and its solution. The best way to block heat...

Can You Soundproof a Window? [You’ll Want to Hear The Answer]

by Graeme Clarke | Jul 8, 2020 | Soundproofing

Busy streets, noisy neighbours, waking up to the delivery truck making its Monday morning rounds, or the bone-shaking sound of flight 352 coming in from Bali? Whether you live near an airport, your neighbour’s son has a passion for playing the drums or you...

What Are Double Glazed Windows? [What You Need to Know]

by Graeme Clarke | Jun 19, 2020 | Double Glazing

With double glazing, two panels of glass are used rather than only one to create an insulated glass unit, or IGU. The two panels are separated by a small space, between 6mm to 18mm, which can be filled with an insulating gas such as argon. What is double...

How to Protect Wooden Window Frames from Rot

by Graeme Clarke | May 15, 2020 | Heritage Windows

When you know how to protect your wooden windows from rot, there’s no reason why your prized heritage windows can’t last another century. One of the most common misconceptions surrounding timber windows is that they are going to eventually succumb to rot and...