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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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How Do Double Glazed Windows Work? [Learn from the Pros]
For keeping heat in during the winter and unwanted heat out in the summer, pretty much the biggest step you can take is to double glaze your windows. Are you wondering exactly how do double glazed windows work? How can they insulate your home in...
4 Ways to Upgrade Heritage Casement Windows for the 21st Century
Your beautiful casement heritage windows may date back to the mid-19th century – or even earlier – but that doesn’t mean they can’t operate like high performance, 21st-century modern windows. With the right techniques, tools and an...
How to Insulate Old Windows Without Replacing Them
For property owners with older windows, window insulation can create a unique problem. How can you achieve well-insulated, energy efficient windows without being forced to spend a lot of money on replacement windows – and, at the same time, sacrificing...
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