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What Is Low E Glass [Full Guide]
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...
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How to Soundproof Windows [What the Pro’s Know]
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...
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Best Way to Block Sun Heat from Windows [Professionally]
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...
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Can You Soundproof a Window? [You’ll Want to Hear The Answer]
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...
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What Are Double Glazed Windows? [What You Need to Know]
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. ...
How to Protect Wooden Window Frames from Rot
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...
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