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Putney Glass & Glazing Limited

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We are an independent, hardworking team of glaziers with an established history dating back to 1981. Located on Putney Bridge Road, our glass merchants meet the glazing requirements of domestic and commercial customers throughout South West London and the wider South East area. If you need to discuss double glazing or replacement windows, call in to see us at our popular premises today.

In addition to Putney, we extend our services into the nearby areas of Fulham and Richmond, among many others, to reinforce our position as genuine local glaziers who believe in making the customer the most important person in our business.

Whenever you visit our Putney glass merchants, we know you’ll be nothing less than delighted with the traditional, customer-focused services we have to offer.

We supply, cut and install a complete range of glass types at competitive prices, using dedicated fitting teams with a wealth of experience in the double glazing industry. Just as importantly, we provide an emergency service for the times when you need a team of glaziers urgently.

Edgetech MD talks tech, innovation and the future of fenestration at landmark Glazing Summit

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Edgetech Managing Director Chris Alderson took to the stage to debate the future of fenestration at May’s Glazing Summit.

Well-respected Chris, who worked as European Sales Director for one of the world’s biggest adhesive and sealant companies before joining Edgetech in 2016, discussed how innovation and technology is reshaping the sector as part of a panel of industry experts.

“At Edgetech, we’ve always prided ourselves on focusing on more than just our own day-to-day objectives as a business,” Chris comments. “We’ve got a long track record of helping drive the industry forward, including with our Energy Efficiency in Focus and Triple Glazing Question events, and the Glazing Summit has given us a chance to do so again.

“On stage, while acknowledging that innovation has and is continuing to transform the way we work, I also stressed that fenestration is lagging behind other industries in many ways. Other sectors invest a significant proportion of their annual sales revenue in research and development – in the pharmaceuticals industry, the figure is in double digits. In glass and glazing, by contrast, it’s estimated to be less than 1% – and that’s undoubtedly held us back.

“I also suggested a number of ways fenestration businesses can accelerate and incentivise innovation. At my previous employer, a percentage of our sales targets had to be fulfilled by selling new products, for example.

“At Edgetech, we’re focused on new product development, and we’re also championing modern automated insulated glass manufacturing techniques. We’re seeing other countries already investing significantly in manufacturing automation and the UK needs to embrace these efficient manufacturing methods and technologies to be able to compete in the global marketplace and offset the widespread labour shortages.

“Fenestration faces challenges in the years ahead, there’s no doubt – but seeing the industry come together to intelligently discuss them at events like this makes me optimistic about the future.”

Held at the St John’s Exhibition Centre in Solihull on May 22nd, the Glazing Summit brought together 400 senior figures from across fenestration to discuss new product developments, emerging opportunities, and the future of the sector in the wake of Brexit.

For more information on Edgetech’s range of spacers and to stay up-to-date with the latest developments from the company visit: www.edgetechig.co.uk

The Wright Glazing Company Limited

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The Wright Glazing Company is Sutton’s premium double glazing and home improvements company. Our team of dedicated and highly skilled double glazing experts has received the highest standards of training in order to offer a truly unique and professional experience.

Here at The Wright Glazing Company, we are solely dedicated to professionalism and customer satisfaction. We carefully select the double glazing products we offer, to ensure they provide your property with increased levels of energy efficiency and security. All of our windows, doors and conservatories have been subjected to rigorous tests to ensure that they deliver the reliability your family deserves, 100% of the time.

Throughout our years in the industry, our hard work has led us to become accredited by some of the most respected names in the double glazing industry. Including Trust a Trader, FENSA, GGF, GGFI and Checkatrade.

BLOG ARTICLE – TRIPLE GLAZING

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KJM’s Managing Director Mark Pearce gives his personal views on Triple Glazing

In an age when energy prices are only heading in one direction, fitting your home with new KJM Veka 44mm Triple Glazed Windows can offer additional savings compared to standard ‘A’ rated double glazing. Well that’s the selling bit over and done with!

Triple glazed windows are still a relatively new concept in the UK. But in colder countries like Scandinavia, where homes endure extreme winter weather, they have been a standard fitment for many years. While we might not get the same severity of conditions, the UK does still suffer from harsh winters and of course increasing energy prices.

There are other ways to insulate your home like the roof, walls and floor, but neglecting your windows can result in cold spots and condensation. Personally I installed 44mm triple glazing in to my own home around three years ago and I have never looked back since then.

Some from within KJM would describe me as “KJM’s Triple Glazing King”, as I passionately believe in the product. I was even asked to speak at our national trade show about the benefits of triple glazing, but declined as it was over three days and in Telford, a long way from our base in Andover in Hampshire.

There are many benefits to installing triple glazing in your home but the important thing to remember is that all triple glazing is not the same. There are many systems available but to really get the maximum benefit then the gaps between the panes of glass should be 16mm and filled with argon gas.

Argon is an inert gas that reduces the heat loss through the panes. If the gap is reduced then the thermal performance is reduced, unless you start to use an expensive gas like krypton. So generally speaking the optimum size of a triple glazed sealed unit should be 4mm glass, 16mm gaps, so in our industry it’s called a 4/16/4/16/4 unit and that equals 44mm in total. You then need to factor in the number of chambers within the frame, the fewer chambers the less insulated the frame. The Veka system uses thermal inserts within the frame to improve the insulation further.

Are there any down-falls I hear you ask? The biggest problem I’ve encountered with my own windows would be external condensation on the glass. This happens because the external pane of glass is not being heated so well by your house, so if the glass drops to less in temperature than the outside air, then you reach “dew point” and condensation forms. It’s the exact reason that you get dew on your car windows. It will generally happen after a cold clear night and it would best be described as a light misting that forms from the centre of the pane, actually it’s in the complete opposite place it would form on the inside. This is because the glass in effect is being heated through the frame and spacer bar, so the outer edge of the glass is warmer than the centre.

When you get internal condensation it’s the opposite way, because in reverse the outer perimeter of the internal glass is the coldest. You can find that ‘A’ rated double glazing will suffer from the same problem, but the effects are much less. As I told my wife when she first spotted the external condensation “It just goes to show how well insulated our windows are”. They usually clear fairly quickly in the morning, so it certainly does not bother me. Further information on this can be found on this technical document from our glass supplier.

Light? Having three panes of glass, with two of them having a low e coating, there would be a drop in the natural light coming through the window as the low e coatings darken the glass slightly. Back to my own experience of my windows at home, from the old double glazing to the new triple glazing I did not notice any difference, so I expect this would only be detected with some some good light monitoring equipment.

Security? Three panes would have to be more secure than two, so there is an obvious difference. The middle pane of a triple glazed unit should be toughened especially if the glass faces a sunny elevation, at KJM we toughen all middle panes regardless of elevation. This helps with the stresses that occur with the heat build up within the sealed unit.

The next thing you might find on the internet about triple glazing is sound insulation. There is a lot of misinformation out there and many claim it improves sound insulation because they believe three panes are better than two. Scientific tests would show that if all three panes are the same thickness of glass then the benefit to sound insulation is very marginally better at best.

If you introduce one different thickness of pane, say one pane of 6mm glass and two panes of 4mm then this would improve the sound insulation more, because the different thicknesses will change the wave length of the sound as it passes through the window, thus reducing the sound transmittance. It would be worth pointing out at this stage that an open window will stop nothing and then there is my other pet-hate “trickle vents” that are notorious for leaking sound. That is a subject for another blog as there are better quality trickle vents on the market.

Extra weight from the glass is another problem, so oversized opening windows and doors are generally a “no-no” but traditional British casement window sizes have not produced a problem for KJM over the last few years, so we are confident in what we sell.

Finally did you know that you can buy the mainly recycled PVC system Veka Infinity in our triple glazing range? So if you really want to protect the environment then you can specify this system. Up to 80% of the core (the bits you don’t see) are made from recycled PVC, the important outside is manufactured from Virgin PVC in a very clever co-extruded process.

In summary I love triple glazing and I can see no reason why if you were changing your windows that you did not consider the option. Yes it costs more, but it will “future proof” your home and in the long term you will recoup your extra costs through the energy savings. It should also make your home much more attractive to potential buyers, if you decided to sell. At KJM it costs nothing to get a quotation and of course we can price for both ‘A’ rated double glazing and provide an additional upgrade cost to triple glazing.

 

If you have a comment to make or any information relating to this article please contact the GGF

Roby Glazing Ltd

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We are glass suppliers and carry out all aspects of glazing including window installation, aluminium and UPVC. Glass screens, balustrades, window repairs including replacement double glazed units, window and door handles/locks and hinges.

We also supply and fit mirrors. We can provide a window filming service which includes sola reflective film, safety film and decorative film(fenestration).

We have contracts with local authorities, city councils (Liverpool, Knowsley, Halton, Chester and Sefton), community colleges, universities, asda, MOD, Costa Coffee, Merseyside Police and many schools. We have also carried out contracts for many English heritage sites including Osborne House Isle of Wight, St Georges Hall Liverpool and Walker Art Gallery Liverpool

All employee’s of the company are CSCS card holders, CRB checked, first aiders and licensed for use of cherry pickers/scissor lift.
We are fully trained in use of tower scaffold and fully competent in all aspects of H&S.

We have been an established limited company since 1982.

  • All glazing services
  • Window and door installations
  • Window and door repair
  • Glass suppliers
  • Emergency repairs

Shard End Glass & Glazing Co

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Glass Merchants
Emergency & routine glazing repairs to commercial, domestic & public buildings
Double Glazed unit suppliers & installers
Cut size glass available from two trade counters
Mirrors manufactured

  • Emergency & routine glazing service
  • All types of glass supplied
  • All types of glass fitted
  • Double glazed sealed unit manufacturers

Home Glazing Improvements Ltd t/a Hertford Glass

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We are a family run business with over 40 years trading. We supply and fit everything from conservatories windows and doors to glass glazing and splashbacks. Should you wish to go it alone we can supply only too.

  • Double Glazing
  • Sealed Units
  • Window Doctor
  • Glazing
  • Conservatories

J Sapsworth Glazing & Decorating Ltd

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Long establish family run company 1971 . Supplying our glazing services to domestic customers & commercial clients . From a double glazed unit to shop front replacement , we cover all types of glazing repairs .
Glass shop – Most products cut while you wait on site .
Specialist glass & double glazed units available to order .

94 Marsh Rd
Luton
Bedfordshire
LU3 2NL
01582 573025
sales@sapsworth.co.uk

  • Long Established Company 1971
  • All Types of Glazing Works Commercial & Domestic
  • Fast , Efficient & Reliable
  • Tradesmen
  • Competitive

Touchstone Glazing Solutions Ltd

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With over 25 years worth of experience in the traditional leaded light industry, we developed Touchstone Insulead glazing system (Patented) to specifically overcome the problem of double glazing windows in a heritage building situation. No modification to the existing fabric of the building is required as the Insulead glazing fits where the original was located, and is made using only traditional materials.

Directly glazed into the original stonework

An appearance virtually identical to the original

Touchstone Steelyte opening casements are uniquely designed and constructed from Stainless Steel. Thermally broken and fully weather stripped, they take a full 28mm unit. They combine the narrowest of sight lines with security, durability and elegance. The steel is all but immune from corrosion. Whilst powder coated for the heritage market openers can be supplied polished for modern building applications.

Stainless steel and effectively maintenance free

Due to Touchstone Insulead’s unique ability to take any thickness of unit (28mm standard) it is possible to incorporate specialised glass for the purposes of security, UV filtration, energy conservation and sound inhibition all whilst maintaining a traditional appearance. It is even possible to use the original glazing either within the double glazing or mounted in front or behind as a decorative screen.

Extensive range of glazing options including original

Shapes and out of square windows easily accommodated

Touchstone Insulead has been specifically designed for double glazed units. It is fully drained and thermally broken. In the unlikely event of water ingress through, for example stone porosity, the inbuilt drainage channels allow the water to exit to the outside via weep holes. Combined with warm edge spacer bar technology the highest level of insulation is possible.

Fully drained and thermally broken

  • Double Glazing for heritage buildings
  • Steelyte Stainless Steel Opening Casements
  • Insulead Patented Frameless Double Glazing
  • BFRC “A” Rated
  • Shaped and Out of square windows easily accomodated

R.E.C Glazing Ltd

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R.E.C Glazing Ltd was founded in 1980 with the intention to supply a quality double glazed seald unit. over the years we have seen the industry change dramatically, with the tranisition of standard clear clear units to coated glass like low e or soft coat. the move from timber windows to Upvc windows and back again and now with the introduction of window energy ratings.
R.E.C have taken every step to complie with all regulations with our kitemark en1279 parts 1 – 6 , our membership to the GGF and with the Certass TRR scheme we can supply a standard double glazed units to achive a “C” energy rating on any Upvc window and a whole window u-value of 1.6 in any timber or aliminum window.

Advanced Glazing Systems Ltd

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AGS are the experts in all areas of UPVC home improvements and we want to help you create your dream home.
We are much more than the average double glazing company and we are confident that you will notice a real difference between AGS and our competitors.
We do not use agents on commission, that would typically try to bully you into a sale you were not comfortable with. We let the product speak for itself and our friendly professional staff are more concerned with you receiving the best possible customer service and a high quality product that is right for your home and budget.
Contact us today and find out for yourselves.

We work harder and go the extra mile to offer discerning homeowners the highest quality custom made window, door, roof line and conservatory products at the best value-for-money, with reliable hassle free installation and a no quibble guarantee.

Here at AGS we take our clients requirements very seriously.
•You will receive the benefit of our vast knowledge and experience to give you the best possible advice.
•You will receive the most state of the art product range option.
•You will receive the highest possible standard of service and after-service.
•You will receive our Ten Year No Quibble Guarantee.
•And all of the above will be brought to you at the most unbelievable prices.

AGS are registered with both FENSA and The Glazing Ombudsman, for complete peace of mind that you are dealing with a company that has your interests at heart.

  • WE GO THE EXTRA MILE, EVERYTIME
  • OUR 10 YEAR GUARANTEE IS FULLY COMPREHENSIVE
  • OUR FITTING TEAMS ALL HOLD NVQ QUALIFICATIONS
  • OUR CUSTOMER CARE IS SECOND TO NONE
  • OUR EYE FOR DETAIL IS UNRIVALLED

Boland Glazing Systems Ltd

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Boland Glazing Est 1983, a commercial window and glazing contractor with a diverse client base. We specialise in all aspects of glass and glazing, namely emergency glazing, shopfronts, double glazing, roof/rooflight glazing, architectural & structural glazing, mirrors, safety filming.

  • Long established
  • All labour directly employed
  • All labour NVQ certified
  • Network Rail / London Underground Certified
  • Members of Safe Contractor / Fensa / Firas / GGF / Trustmark

Family-run Lee Glass and Glazing celebrates 50 years

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One of the original GGF Member companies is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2017. We look back on the Lee family’s proud history in the glazing industry.

lee glass and glazing directors celebrating 50 years

In the same year the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) marks 40 years of representing glass and glazing companies throughout the UK, one of the Federation’s original Founder Members is celebrating its own impressive achievement of longevity.

Nottingham-based Lee Glass and Glazing Ltd began trading in 1967 and 50 years later this family-run company continues to serve domestic and commercial customers throughout Nottinghamshire.

A family history in glazing

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Lee Glass and Glazing Ltd was officially created in 1967, however the company’s story begins much earlier with the birth of Harold Lee in 1907. Harold first began to develop his skill as a glass beveller in Sheffield while at Pilkington Glass, before moving with wife Gertrude and family to Nottingham where he joined Nottingham Glass Works.

It was here that son Terry started working as an apprentice at the age of 14, absorbing his father’s teaching and expertise while beginning to learn his own trade in the glazing industry.

At 30, Terry formed Sandiacre Glass together with partners Tony Patton and Peter Court. Four years later in 1967 the company disbanded, paving the way for Terry to launch Lee Glass and Glazing Ltd.

Lee Glass and Glazing Ltd

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In the early days the company was based in the old stable on Edwin Street, Daybrook. Terry’s wife Betty provided extensive assistance as secretary while also supporting their three young children.

In 1975 the company moved to new premises on Marshall Street, Sherwood and during that same decade the second generation of Lee Glass came onboard – first Terry’s son Patrick, and then Patrick’s brother Danny and cousins Martin and John.

Terry retired in 1993 leaving the running of the business to Martin, John, Danny and Pat. He nevertheless maintained a regular presence at the factory, stepping in from time to time to carry out jobs requiring the highest level of skill and expertise.

Family owned and run for 50 years

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In 2001 the purpose-built Bulwell factory was opened, containing a glass-toughening plant, state-of-the-art glass processing machinery and a paint spray shop. In 2014 the factory doubled in size when the premises next door was purchased, leading to further expansion and the offering of additional niche products such as painted glass splashbacks, worktops, fire rated glass and curved glass – to name a few.

Lee Glass and Glazing is now entering its 6th decade as a family-owned business, currently employing over 40 members of staff. The third generation of Lees are among those staff, and the Lee family are also heavily involved in fundraising and giving back to local communities through sponsorships and sporting events.

lee glass staff charity fundraising

See more: The story of Lee Glass and Glazing

Can’t replace your windows? Try secondary glazing

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A case study shows that where installing new energy efficient windows is not an option, secondary glazing can provide many of the same benefits

Installing energy efficient glazing can help make your home warmer, quieter and more comfortable to live in – and help lower your heating bills.

However replacing your old windows may not always be an option. Whether your budget doesn’t stretch that far or it is impractical or impossible (due to planning restrictions) to replace your current glazing, that doesn’t mean you can’t take action to reduce the heat lost through your windows and enjoy all the resulting benefits.

MyGlazing.com has drawn a case study from GGF Member company Selectaglaze to show how you can overcome the problem when you can’t replace your existing windows or doors.

Case study: Brighton’s historic Ship St Post Office

One reason window replacement may not be an option is when the property in question is a Listed or Historic building.

That was the case with Brighton’s historic Ship St Post Office building, the city’s main post office for many years. Dating back to 1925, and incorporating parts of an earlier building dated 1898, it was recently renovated with the aim of transforming it into comfortable apartments.

However creating warm living spaces turned out to be quite a challenge. The primary windows were draughty, allowing heat to escape and due to the listed nature of the building they could not be changed.

For many homeowners living in heritage or listed properties this can be the reality. Luckily it needn’t be a deterrent.

Secondary glazing solution

In this case, secondary glazing provided the ideal solution. A separate window fitted inside the existing primary window, it traps an insulating layer of air which can reduce heat loss by up to 50%.

Secondary glazing is fitted to the room side of the building and is fully reversible, making it a popular choice for heritage properties.

As well as improving the thermal efficiency of windows, secondary glazing can help reduce the amount of noise that enters a property through closed windows.

GGF Member company Selectaglaze installed 75 vertical sliding units at the Ship St address. All units are bespoke to ensure the tightest fit with matching sight lines where possible, to make them virtually unnoticeable from the outside.

More about secondary glazing

An introduction to secondary glazing and its benefits: What is secondary glazing?

Be inspired for your home: View our secondary glazing gallery

Related topics

– How double or triple glazing helps reduce window condensation
– How to design an energy efficient conservatory
– Glazing and noise reduction in homes
– Low emissivity (Low-e) glass and thermal efficiency
– Advice on ventilation when replacing windows

 

MyGlazing.com Wins Construction Marketing Award

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Implemented through Refresh PR, the “Window with a View” campaign was an original competition idea housed in the GGF’s consumer web site MyGlazing.com and attracted 150 entries and over 4000 votes across the UK. The also saw over 100 press articles produced across regional, specialist and national media. The winner of the competition was The Museum of Liverpool.  

James Lee, GGF Director of Marketing and Communications. “The recognition from the Construction Marketing Awards reflects the superb cost effective PR that the GGF team and Refresh PR have implemented in 2016, with a constant stream of new consumer friendly content being created for MyGlazing.com.”   

Nigel Rees, GGF Chief Executive commented “Congratulations to the GGF Marketing Department and Refresh PR on an outstanding performance in 2016 that has promoted MyGlazing.com, the GGF and its Members.”

In addition to the recent G16 Award for Unrivalled Excellence, this latest Construction Marketing Award cements a brilliant year for the GGF and MyGlazing.com. In 2016, the GGF has more than doubled its online audience to almost 230,000 unique users and with over 675,000 page views across both GGF its trade and consumer web sites.

In addition, the GGF has gained its best ever PR coverage in the consumer, national and trade media with over 31 million “opportunities to view”.

The GGF aims to build on this year’s success with more extensive marketing and PR plans for 2017 for both the trade and consumers.

To view MyGlazing.com and the Window with a View Competition please visit

 

MyGlazing.com Hits 100,000 Consumers Target

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In his presentation in Birmingham, James highlighted the incredible success story of MyGlazing.com over the last 12 months and presented an array of impressive web stats and PR figures including;  

  • Over 100,000 unique visitors
  • Over 130,000 sessions
  • Over 42 million page impressions
  • Over 27m “opportunities to view” in the consumer press

In addition to the web statistics, James also illustrated to the 135 Members’ Day Delegates the productivity and hard work of the GGF Marketing team and supporting agencies, who combined to create:

  • 9 new web sections
  • 7 online features (including the MyGlazing.com blog, the national Window with a View competition and new Energy Savings Calculator)
  • 42 pages of advice, guidance and news
  • 18 free brochure downloads
  • 320 product images
  • 301 brand logos
  • 150 Window with a View competition images
  • 567 company profile pages
  • 122 news articles  

MyGlazing.com is now attracting over 5000 consumers per day and is also currently in the running for 8 different awards from several different awarding bodies including the Construction Marketing Awards and the G16 Awards.

On the success of the new website, James Lee commented, “It’s been a phenomenal year with so much activity on MyGlazing.com. Our Marketing team has been very consistent with their work on the project and deserve a lot of credit, but we are also indebted to three specialist agencies who have helped us on the web development, consumer PR and search engine marketing. Next year we are aiming to double the online audience and of course re-direct more homeowners to consumer facing GGF Members.”

Visit www.myglazing.com

 

How Hazlemere Windows have benefitted since becoming GGF members

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Hazlemere Window Company Ltd became members of the Glass and Glazing Federation in 2015, after looking into the benefits to both the business and its clients before signing up. This decision continues to be one that the company wished they had taken earlier, as often when clients are seeking a reputable double glazing manufacturer and installer they often start by looking for a Glass and Glazing Federation Member.  The GGF represents over 60% of the home improvement industry by turnover. The Glass and Glazing Fedrerations’s opinion is also regularly sought by Government on Regulation and Consumer issues. The GGF, which was established over 40 years ago, is considered as the Voice of the Industry and their opinion is regularly sought by Government on regulation and Technical Standards. Hazlemere Window Company Ltd joined the GGF to further cement its position as established independent manufacturers and installers with an impressive track record stretching back over 33 years, plus to also benefit from the GGF’s Technical input and advice.

GGF technical department

The Glass and Glazing Federation Technical Team can provide support to Members in the following areas:

GGF free technical advice

The GGF Technical Team are there to help Members with any questions they have. If they do not know the answer they usually know who to contact.

GGF input into technical standards

This means they know what will be required in the future as well as influencing how standardisation should change. GGF Members are able to participate at GGF meetings to guide the way forward with standardisation.

GGF technical library

The GGF hold a comprehensive technical library that contains British, European and International standards relevant to glass and fenestration products. Members can reference these documents via the GGF’s Technical Department.

GGF technical consultation and expert witness

The GGF provide a consultancy service that can provide an independent report on an installation. This service is not free and has to be paid for. However, GGF Members receive a discount on the fees. Consultancy reports can be used for a variety of purposes including giving consumers confidence with their installation to confirming what should be rectified to make an installation fit for purpose. The service also provides expert witness evidence should complaints go to litigation.

GGF product testing and approval

The GGF can give specific advice on how a manufacturer can obtain appropriate approvals, for their products, to national, European and International standards. Through their contacts they can arrange all necessary testing.

GGF Governmental influence

The GGF  consistemtly works to build up the necessary links and access to Government, the opposition parties and legislators. This allows for ‘Members’’ views to be carried through to the decision makers to ensure GGF Members are not disadvantaged.

In conjunction to their excellent links to UK Government they have set up a route to spread their Members messages into Brussels. The GGF is linked to various European organisations that provide access to MEPs and the Commission.

The GGF is also linked into a European Monitoring organisation, the British Business Bureau with our CBI Membership.

England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland Building Regulations

These are mandatory requirements that are set by national governments. The GGF provides guidance to Members on what the requirements are, as well as working with the relevant Government Departments to update existing and develop future legislation.

Proper Vetting

All GGF Members who supply, fit or install replacement windows, double glazing, energy efficient windows, doors and conservatories have been trading for at least three years and are regularly vetted to ensure quality of service: this vetting process includes making a site visit to the company’s premises, checking two years of their accounts and taking up trade and consumer references.

Hazlemere Window Company Ltd are proud to be active GGF Members and also that one of it’s Directors, Mark Austin was elected as Chairman of the GGF’s Windows and Doors Group back in January 2017. Mark co-chairs the joint quarterly meetings of the Windows and Doors Group and the Conservatory Association with Phil Goult of Anglian, who is the Chairman of the Conservatory Association.  As such Mark and Phil both sit on the GGF Home Improvement Executive (HIE), with whom all the other chairs sit, representing consumer groups, fenestration hardware suppliers, window and door system manufacturers, technical groups and the Heritage window group etc. In-fact in May 2018 the HIE unanimously elected Mark to be GGF Vice-President, as position that also a position on the GGF Board of Directors assuming they approve the recommendation from the Home Improvement Executive. This is something they also did unanimously on 7th June 2018, so another reason why Hazlemere Window Company Ltd are genuinely proud to be GGF Members.

N & C Glass Limited

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N & C Glass Ltd has been established in Ely for more than 35 years. We are well-respected throughout the region. We are a double glazing and construction company that can provide our customers with new and replacement windows, doors, conservatories and extensions.

We’re also always willing to help our customers with advice, surveys and free quotations . We will consider any project. N&C Glass Ltd. provides a complete, professional package from our headquarters in Ely.

DS Windows & Doors

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We are a family-run double glazing & aluminium company based in the heart of Lincoln, with more than 40 years combined experience.

We were sick of the bad reputation the double glazing industry had – ripping people off, pushy sales and cowboy builder-type firms. We set up DS Windows & Doors to change that, and judging from our 100+ 5-star customer reviews, we are doing just that..

Our Services Include…

We supply and fit windows, doors, bifolds, shopfronts and commercial doors, and we’re the home improvement company you can trust.​

Crown Conservatories Windows and Doors Limited

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Crown Windows is proud to be a family-run business that has grown from a small local company specialising in double glazing in Milton Keynes to a large, reputable brand recognised across the UK.

Professionalism, quality and reliability remain at the heart of every service offered, with all team members sharing the same passion for complete client satisfaction.

Regardless of the project, Crown Windows will always strive to exceed expectations, customising every job to fulfill requirements

Cosyseal

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At Cosyseal we believe everybody’s work should bring benefit to local communities and wider society. That’s why we focus on Social Value throughout our company. We’ve set ambitious goals and we’ve committed to being measured and assessed externally.

For more than three decades, Cosyseal has provided unrivalled double glazing installation & repairs to Housing Association clients across London and the Home Counties. We specialise in reactive and planned window and door projects for social housing clients throughout the region. Surveyors and residents appreciate the benefits of our services too.

When to repair or replace your windows

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Repairing or replacing windows – there’s a lot to consider, including the benefits of upgrading to energy efficient glazing. Here’s some advice to help you decide.

The decision about whether to repair or replace windows can be challenging. Just like any home improvement, it is important to think about costs and potential savings in the short term as well as over a longer period.

This is especially pertinent for glazing in the home because upgrading to windows with a higher energy efficiency rating has the potential to reduce your annual household energy use.

So when considering window repair or replacement it can be helpful to bear in mind the potential savings you could gain by installing windows with a higher level of energy efficiency.

Window maintenance and identifying problems

The importance of properly maintaining the windows in your home cannot be overstated. That’s because in addition to potentially affecting the value of your property, the condition of your windows can have a significant effect on both how comfortable your home is to live in and how much energy is required to heat and cool your living areas.

To help identify problems with your windows and the best course of action to take, we have provided some expert guidance in four easy steps.

Step 1: Visually inspect both sides of the windows

Inspect your windows for any evidence of rot (timber windows) or other damage to the hinges or jambs (the vertical parts that form the side of a window frame). Check if any of the seals are damaged, and if there are any chips in or around the glass.

Windows can be damaged by the sun, water and other weather exposure, so check for signs of this. If your windows have any of these faults which are compromising their performance or aesthetic looks (or both), you may wish to consider getting them repaired before any further damage occurs.

Step 2: Test the performance of your windows

Can you open and close your windows? Sounds obvious but sometimes windows stick due to paint, heat expansion or a broken handle. Also, check if there are any noticeable draughts. All of these are signs your windows may need repairing.

On rare occasions you may see condensation between the panes of a glass sealed unit where the seal of the sealed unit have failed. If so, the sealed unit will need to be replaced and this can usually be done quite easily by your window repair company, although they will have to take exact measurements to order a sealed unit specific to size.

Step 3: Analyse the impact on your living environment

Energy efficiency

Window quality may well be affecting your heating bills. If you have single glazed windows, then it could make a tremendous difference to the comfort of your home and your heating bills if you were to replace them with energy efficient double or triple glazed windows. New energy efficient glazing has the ability to reflect heat back into the room due to a low-emissivity (“Low E”) coating which has the effect of reducing heat loss through the windows.

Instead of replacing your windows, a less expensive option to improve energy efficiency would be to consider installing secondary glazing inside your existing windows, to form “double glazing”, however your existing windows must be in excellent condition.

Noise reduction

Are you affected by noise? If you live near noisy roads or other types of noise disturbance, then you can improve your living comfort by replacing windows to double or triple glazing that can reduce the passage of sound. Glass sealed units with enhanced acoustic options are available to reduce the noise further.

Again, if you wish to reduce noise and keep your existing windows, installing secondary glazing is a less expensive option. And for noise reduction, the bigger the gap between your existing windows and the secondary glazing the better. The head and jambs of the windows within that gap can then be lined with acoustic material if desired to further reduce the noise levels.

Ventilation

It is important to ensure that adequate ventilation is maintained when replacing your windows. This will allow for good air flow and reduce the risk of condensation on the inside of the windows.

Step 4: Consider the age of your home

Older homes – It‘s hard to decide if you should replace windows when they are original features of the house. If your home has stained or leaded glass, then replacing them could reduce the value of your home.

However, the good news is that these days window manufacturers can replicate your stained or leaded glass in energy efficient replacement windows.

If you have a home which is centuries old and listed, then you will need to obtain permission from your local planning officer for any changes. There are specialist glass suppliers who can locate such replicas of centuries-old glass if pieces are damaged.

Similarly, if your home is in an area covered by an “Article 4 Direction”, then you will need to obtain permission from your local planning officer for any changes. Homes in Conservation areas have permitted development rights and do not need planning permission to change windows, so long as the replacement windows are of similar aesthetics to your existing ones.

Still unsure? Contact a glazing professional

If you are unsure about whether to repair or replace windows in your home, it’s a good idea to talk to a glazing professional who can advise you on your options and provide quotes if necessary. Find your nearest GGF Member company.

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