12 June 2015

Selectaglaze specified for Mayfair building refurbishment

Pollen House was originally built in an area known for its tailors, and is today renowned for its many commercial art galleries, sitting close to the Royal Academy and surrounded by the likes of Burlington Arcade. The minimal frames with flush hinges and locks provide clean lines which complements the new interiors. A high specification[…]

  • 12 June 2015

10 June 2015

Hybrid windows and curtain walling for award-winning school

Innovative range of Hybrid windows and curtain walling for award-winning Lady Eleanor Holles school Award winning school chooses Senior’s Hybrid solutions The Lady Eleanor Holles independent girls’ school won the RIBA London Award 2014. designed by Walter & Cohen Architects to achieve a BREAM rating of ‘excellent’ The school building maximises the use of natural[…]

  • 10 June 2015

10 June 2015

GGF announces presence at the FIT Show 2016

At FIT 2016, the GGF has committed to a support package that will include: The GGF Group is making its third appearance at the FIT Show. technical presentations in the seminar programme FENSA sponsorship of the Master Fitter Challenge a perimeter stand space in Hall 3 which will promote all the brands within the GGF[…]

  • 10 June 2015

05 June 2015

How advanced glazing systems can counter terrorist attack

Wrightstyle is a leading European advanced glazing company and supplies its steel and aluminium systems worldwide.  Lee Coates, the company’s technical director, looks at how advanced glazing systems can counter terrorist attack.   Wrightstyle on living in interesting times “May you live in interesting times,” is widely regarded as an ancient Chinese curse – except[…]

  • 05 June 2015

05 June 2015

Unobstructed views with new Fakro high pivot PVC roof window

Fakro PYP-V high-pivot PVC roof window. PYP-V proSky® high-pivot PVC roof window One of the new Fakro roof windows launched for 2015 . The innovative balanced hinge mechanism enables the sash to be positioned as required so that users can stand with an unobstructed in an open window. The sash height is significantly greater than[…]

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01 June 2015

How investment and innovation in coatings improved glass efficiency

Greg Clarke, process engineer at Pilkington United Kingdom Limited Investment and innovation in coating technology Did you know, that the coatings applied to Pilkington’s most advanced high-performance products are typically 1000 times thinner than a piece of paper? In this video, Greg Clarke, process engineer at Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, talks us through the process[…]

  • 01 June 2015

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20 May 2015

Improved solar control for conservatory roof glass

Development has also gone into cutting the g-value from 0.22 to 0.18, without affecting the existing 1.0 U-value. Bioclean Aqua Lower Solar Factor (LSF) offers increased heat retention and a reduced g-value. As a result, the self-cleaning glass will keep indoors cooler in warm conditions but give the same heat retention in colder conditions. Jenni[…]

  • 20 May 2015