Posted in Double Glazing on Dec 4th, 2007
A detailed video showing the workings of a UK sealed unit glass manufacturing plant.
We show you how glass is cut to size, how sealed units are put together using Super Spacer, how we apply bevelled glass designs etc.
For more information about Conservatory Outlet Glass in Huddersfield, please visit: http://www.conservatoryoutlet.co.uk
Posted in Double Glazing on Nov 15th, 2007
Selling Double Glazing Never Looked So Good
If you are a double glazing or conservatory company in the UK then you need to do things a bit different these days - especially if you want to stand out from your competition and take “business” from them.
Conservatory Outlet is an example of one company that continues to […]
Posted in Double Glazing on Nov 7th, 2007
Double Glazed Door Lock Bumping and Lock Snapping
Here is an excellent video from our friends at West Yorkshire Windows - on Double Glazed Door Lock Bumping and Lock Snapping - the new craze for breaking into uPVC doors in the UK.
These techniques exploit vulnerabilities in door cylinders and are devastatingly effective. This has led West […]
Posted in Double Glazing on Aug 8th, 2007
Condensation, Convection and Other Glass and Glazing Terms Explained
Condensation
When water vapour from the air comes into contact with cold surfaces, the vapour condenses on the cooler surface of the glass forming a foggy effect.
Convection
A transfer of heat by movement of air.
Came
A narrow flat bar of lead, zinc or copper, which holds together the pieces of […]
Posted in Double Glazing on Aug 1st, 2007
I just stumbled across The hilarious $1000 Break In challenge. If you haven’t heard of this, you will soon…. how about right now?
Here is the deal… The crazy crew at Conservatory TV are so confident that their windows can survive anything you can throw at them (literally), that they are putting them to the ultimate […]
Posted in Double Glazing on Jun 19th, 2007
B.T.U.
British Thermal Unit
Bead or Glazing Bead
A strip of wood, metal or other suitable material attached to the rebate to retain the glass.
Beveling
The process by which an edge of glass is finished to a bevel angle.
Blibe
A cavity which is larger than seed and filled with gas.
Blister
A cavity in glass filled with gas.
Bond Breaker
A substance to which […]
Posted in Double Glazing on Jun 13th, 2007
Ever been confused about terms used in the Glass and Glazing Industry?
What do they mean by “Annealed Glass” or “Absorbance” for example?
Over a series of posts we will give a a brief description of some of the more commonly used technical and non-technical terms about glass - starting with TERMS that begin with A
Abrasion
A […]
Posted in Double Glazing on May 29th, 2007
An interesting American Video and Guide to Buying Replacement Windows. Contains useful information of things to look out for when shopping for Vinyl (PVC-U) Replacement Windows
It is also a commercial for Sunrise Windows - but no matter were you buy there is some good advice here