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Roby Glazing Ltd
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
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- Emergency repairs
Saint Gobain Performance Plastics
For over 30 years, Solar Gard has been one of the most popular window film lines for professional installers throughout the world. Solar Gard window films are installed on commercial buildings and vehicles. We are happy to give advice to end users, specifiers and home owners as appropriate.
- Energy and CO2 Reductions
- Protection from Explosions
- Increase Personal Safety
- Reduction of Solar Heat and Glare
- Enhanced Security Protection
Express Glazing Contractors Ltd
Commercial Glaziers – for all Glass, Glazing and Window Films- 24/7.
Emergency Number: 020 7619 6900 (24hrs) – but Normal Office Hours for technical enquiries.
24 Hour Emergency repairs. Tender Work, Reactive Maintenance, Site Work, Express Service, Free survey with advice & estimates.
Please email us at :- sales@expressglazingcontractors.co.uk
Please see our website for all our services offered at :- www.expressglazingcontractors.co.uk
- Reactive Maintenance & Planned Refurbishments
- Emergency Glazing (24 hours) – GGF Approved
- Free Advice, Measures, Surveys and Estimates
- Technical Projects (large scale and/or technical knowledge)
- General Glazing, Glass, Mirrors, Window Film
ONE OF THE LARGEST GLAZING COMPANIES IN THE UK
Here for all your Glass, Glazing and Applied Window Films requirements, 24-hour emergency repairs, tender work, maintenance contracts, site work, express service, advice & estimates.
Express Glazing Contractors was formed in the late 1970’s, and over the years we have had to live up to the name “Express”, which being conveniently situated in Central London, allows us to offer a prompt and competitive service.
Express Glazing Contractors experience, together with their products and services, is extensive being built over many years through economics highs and lows, storms, civil disturbances, terrorist attacks, working from the top of the highest buildings, to below ground, whilst providing a professional and rapid service of glass, glazing and applied window film to their diverse range of customers.
From initial enquiries to specifications, Express take over the project or emergency completely and see it through to a satisfactory, reliable and prompt completion.
Glasstint (Northern) Ltd
Established in 1983 Glasstint have worked with thousands of satisfied clients who have put their trust in our products, services and experience. We offer a full range of Window Film products as solutions to make environments and people safer and secure, environmently friendly and more comfortable.
- Support you with three decades of experience of distributing and installing window films.
- We provide outstanding service and technical support
- We can deliver our products and services when you want them.
- Trusted by some of the worlds finest Organisations and Companies
- Visit our website for further information… www.glasstint.co.uk
Able Install ltd
Established in 1990, Able Install Ltd specialise in the supply and installation of solar control films, conservatory glazing films, anti-shatter, safety and security films, bomb blast protection films, bolted glass containment systems, and opaque privacy window films. We also have our very own in-house graphic design department, which can produce a wide range of bespoke graphics and logos. You will find our approachability, experience and technical knowledge second to none, and we are readily able to satisfy any requirement, from a small one-off installation to managing a large commercial project. We understand and fully appreciate that window film is something that a lot of people are unfamiliar with so we are more than happy to come to you and install some temporary medium size samples of the films we recommend would be best suited for your needs and explain the different values and benefits of the individual films and then leave you to make your own informed decision with no obligation and definitely no hard sell and of course this service is provided free of charge.
- Protective Safety / Security Glass Window Film Installation
- Bolted Glazing Systems Installation
- Conservatory and roof glazing Solar Film Installation
- Privacy Window Film & Tint Installation
- Solar Control / UV Window Film Installation
Security & Counter Terror Expo 2017, 3-4 May
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) is pleased to announce its support for the upcoming Security & Counter Terror Expo, to be held at Olympia London on May 3-4 2017.
The GGF will be exhibiting at Stand I-20, with GGF Technical staff on hand to discuss all matters glass and glazing. Ian Penfold of Solar Gard (and Chairman of the GGF Window Film Group) will present a demonstration of the performance and properties of safety and security glazing from the GGF stand.
As part of the GGF’s 40th anniversary celebrations, GGF staff will be giving away a free copy of the GGF Safety and Security Good Practice Guide to the first 40 visitors on the GGF stand each day of SCTX 2017.
This comprehensive publication, valued at £150, covers the use of safety and security glass and glazing in buildings including not just windows, doors and curtain walling but also interiors such as shower enclosures and elevator enclosures.
Security & Counter Terror Expo is the UK’s leading national security event. It is a world-class showcase of the capabilities, strategies and intelligence to keep nations, infrastructure, business and people safe.
For more information please visit https://www.counterterrorexpo.com/
The GGF Glossary
The Glass and Glazing Industry has thousands of products and components as well as companies. Due to its size and diverse nature, it’s also full of jargon and terminology that quite often varies from region to region, country to country, sector to sector and even in some companies from colleague to colleague.
The GGF Glossary is here to help anyone who needs help in understanding it all. It is by no means exhaustive and the GGF is aiming to update this page regularly. If you have and addition or feel something is missing then please contact the GGF and we’ll include it in the GGF Glossary.
| Term | Definition |
| Acoustic Glass : | Glass that has been treated to improve it’s soundproofing qualities |
| Annealed Glass : | Annealing is a process of slowly cooling hot glass after it’s been formed, to relieve residual internal stresses that could cause breakage during manufacture. Annealing glass improves it’s durability |
| Approved Documents : | The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government publishes guidance called ‘Approved Documents’ on ways to meet building regulations. These contain: – general guidance on the performance expected of materials and building work in order to comply with the building regulations – practical examples and solutions on how to achieve compliance for some of the more common building situations |
| Argon gas : | Double and triple glazed windows, commonly have argon gas between the panes to improve insulation and soundproofing. Argon gas is put into the glazing units because it is denser than air and therefore has greater insulating values than air. |
| Astrigal bars : | These are thin wooden moudlings placed on glass to create a period look. They are often used to create the traditional Georgian window look. |
| Awning windows : | These are casement windows that are hinged at the top of the frame. |
| Building Regulations : | Building regulations in the United Kingdom are statutory instruments or statutory regulations that seek to ensure that the policies set out in the relevant legislation are carried out. Building regulations approval is required for most building work in the UK. Building regulations that apply across England and Wales are set out in the Building Act 1984 while those that apply across Scotland are set out in the Building (Scotland) Act 2003. |
| British Standards : | British Standards are the standards produced by the BSI Group which is incorporated under a royal charter (and which is formally designated as the national standards body (NSB) for the UK). The BSI Group produces British Standards under the authority of the charter with the key objective being to set up national standards of quality for goods and services. |
| Casement window : | A casement is a window that is attached to its frame by one or more hinges at the side. They are used singly or in pairs within a common frame, in which case they are hinged on the outside. Casement windows are often held open using a casement stay. Windows hinged at the top are referred to as awning windows, and ones hinged at the bottom are called hoppers. |
| Construction Products Regulation : | Often abbreviated to CPR, the Construction Products Regulation was started in 2013 under the EU but was fully integrated into UK legislation in 2019. This guidance is about placing construction products on the GB market. The GB market refers to England, Wales and Scotland. There is a separate Construction Products Regulation for Northern Ireland. Also in the Republic of Ireland, the CPR is under the EU. The CPR is the legislation that underpins CE Marking and UKCA marking of constrcution products. |
| Composite doors : | Composite doors are made of a selection of materials often including core products such as timber and uPVC. Each material is chosen for its specific properties with the aim being that when combined they will make doors stronger and more durable. |
| Curtain wall : | A curtain wall system is an outer covering of a building in which the outer walls are non-structural, it’s purpose being to keep the weather out and the occupants in. Since the curtain wall is non-structural, it can be made of lightweight materials, thereby reducing construction costs. Glass is commonly used as the curtain wall this offers the advantage of increased natural light. In some cases glass curtain walling can also be used to describe full floor to ceiling glass panels installed in an building’s interior. This is common in office spaces and commercial buildings. |
| Double glazing : | Windows which have two layers of glass with a space between them, designed to reduce loss of heat and exclude noise. |
| Double hung : | Often used to describe a sash window that has two vertical sliding sashes within the larger window frame. Each sliding sash closes/opens a different part of the opening and usually has counterweight on each side. |
| Emergency glazing : | This is a common description when a window or door has been broken or damaged and requires an emergency glazing company to make safe, either by replacement or boarding up until a replacement can be installed. The GGF criteria for emergency glazing companies is that they operate at all times (24/7, every day of the year). |
| Emissivity : | The emissivity of a glass surface is its effectiveness in emitting energy as thermal radiation. Many glass manufacturers reduce emissivity by coating glass, allowing heat to remain inside the house and also to prevent solar heat coming into a property and causing overheating. |
| Energy ratings : | These are used to assess the total energy performance of products such as windows and doors in the same way that household goods like fridges are energy rated using the rainbow label system. A window or door energy rating will not only measure the total energy loss, as a U-value does, but also the energy gain and the air leakage through the window or door. In the UK British Fenstration Rating Council are the leading company when it comes to window and door energy ratings. |
| Fabrication : | Fabrication is the manufacturing process of cutting and assembling the window profiles (frames) together and adding hardware (handles, hinges, locks) along with weatherseals and gaskets to make a finished window (or door) |
| Fan lights : | A fan light is a glazed opening above a doorframe or above the lintel in a doorframe. It is usually designed to allow natural light into a hallway or darker area of a building. |
| Fenestration : | This is the process of positioning, installing and fixing a window, door or skylight in an opening in any type of building. |
| Fire-resistant glazing : | Fire Rated Glass (also known as Fire Resistant Glass) is specialist glass that has been proven to provide a period protection against fire during a Fire Resistance Test. Fire resistant glass is used in Fire Resistant Glazing systems (with special fire resistant seals and components). Fire resistant glazing systems will only work to maximum performance if installed correctly. Certain types of fire rated glass will also provide a degree of protection (insulation) against the heat of a fire. |
| Float glass | Float glass is a sheet of glass made by floating molten glass on a bed of molten metal, typically tin, although lead and other various low-melting-point alloys have been used in this process. This method gives the sheet uniform thickness and very flat surfaces. Float glass is the most commonly used glass in modern glazing (windows/doors/conservatories and curtain walling) |
| Glazier : | A tradesman responsible for cutting, installing, and removing glass. They also refer to blueprints to figure out the size, shape, and location of the glass in the building. Glaziers may work with glass in various surfaces and settings, such as cutting and installing windows, doors, shower doors, skylights, storefronts, display cases, mirrors, facades, interior walls, ceilings, and tabletops. |
| Heat soaking : | Heat soaking. The process involves placing the tempered glass inside a chamber and raising the temperature to approximately 290ºC to accelerate nickel sulfide expansion. The process reduces the risk of spontaneous breakage. |
| Heritage windows : | A heritage window is a type of window that has been manufactured specifically to be installed in a heritage building or building within a conservation area. These type of windows are made with modern materials and used as replica or close to replica replacements for the original windows in historic (usually 100 years or older) buildings |
| Insulating Glass Unit (IGU) : | An insulating glass unit (IGU) consists of two or more glass panes separated by a vacuum or gas-filled space to reduce heat transfer in and out of a building. A window with insulating glass is commonly known as double glazing or a double-paned window, triple glazing or a triple-paned window, or even quadruple glazing or a quadruple-paned window, depending upon how many panes of glass are used in its construction. IGUs are often referred to as “sealed units”. |
| Krypton gas : | An inert gas commonly used to fill small air spaces (cavities) between glass panes, resulting in improved year-round thermal performance. Krypton gas is sometimes mixed with Argon gas to fill the vacuum between glass panes in the production of insulated glass units. |
| Laminated Glass : | This type of safety glass holds together when shattered. In the event of breaking, it is held in place by an interlayer, typically of polyvinyl butyral (PVB), ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA), or Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU), between its two or more layers of glass. The interlayer keeps the layers of glass bonded even when broken, and its high strength prevents the glass from breaking up into large sharp pieces. This produces a characteristic “spider web” cracking pattern when the impact is not enough to completely pierce the glass. |
| Lantern (roof lantern) : | Architectural lanterns are part of a larger roof and provide natural light into the space or room below. In relation to glass and glazing these are products that have a similar affect as skylights (roof windows) |
| Lightwell : | a lightwell, sky-well, or air shaft is an unroofed external space provided within a large building to allow light and air to reach what would otherwise be a dark or unventilated area. Lightwells may be lined with glazed bricks to increase the reflection of sunlight within the space |
| Low E Glass : | Low E stands for Low Emissivity. This is where glass has been treated to reduced energy being emitted from a building or into a building through panes of glass. |
| Mullion | A mullion is a vertical element that forms a division between units of a window or screen, or is used decoratively. When dividing adjacent window units its primary purpose is a rigid support to the glazing of the window. Its secondary purpose is to provide structural support to an arch or lintel above the window opening. Horizontal elements separating the head of a door from a window above are both a head jamb and horizontal mullion and are called transoms. |
| Processors (Glass) | Companies that buy flat glass and then put it through a process to make it perform differently. For example, to make it toughened glass through thermally heating.) |
| Profiles | These are the lengths of framing created by systems houses and framing manufacturers and are supplied to fabricators to trim and develop into window frames. |
| R-value : | the R-value is the term used for thermal resistance in a material. It is a measure of how well a two-dimensional barrier, such as a layer of insulation, a window or a complete wall or ceiling, resists the conductive flow of heat. R-value is the temperature difference per unit of heat flux needed to sustain one unit heat flux between the warmer surface and colder surface of a barrier under steady-state conditions. |
| Rooflight : | A window built into a roof and sometimes referred to as a sky light. These are usually installed to increase natural light into an area (such as a loft) where there may not be much natural daylight. |
| Roofline : | This is a generic description for the products that are installed at the edges of roofs and include fascia boards, soffits, bargeboards, antefixes and cladding that forms the frontage immediately below the roof and the eaves of many homes and building. |
| Sash windows : | A sash window or hung sash window is made of one or more movable panels, or “sashes”. The individual sashes are traditionally paned windows but can now contain an individual insulated glass unit to create a double glazed sash window. |
| Security glass : | This is a specialist type of glass that prevents easy breakage and makes it difficult for burglars or intruders to enter a property. Security glass can be toughened glass (sometimes known as tempered glass), laminated glass or wire mesh glass (glass with wire mesh inside sometimes known as Georgian wire glass – not so common today). |
| Secondary glazing : | This is a glazing system that is installed inside a property when there are restrictions to replace the exterior windows. Secondary glazing often installed in historic buildings and is fixed to the sill inside the building. It |
| Self-cleaning glass : | Self-cleaning glass is a specific type of glass with a coated external surface that keeps itself free of dirt and grime. The field of self-cleaning coatings on glass is divided into two categories: hydrophobic and hydrophyllic. These two types of coating both clean themselves through the action of water, the former by rolling droplets and the latter by sheeting water that carries away dirt. Hydrophilic coatings based on titania (titanium dioxide), however, have an additional property: they can chemically break down absorbed dirt in sunlight. This is often an option for hard to access windows. |
| Sight line : | The perimeter of a window opening that admits daylight into living and work areas. |
| Single glazing : | A window that has one pane of glass. This type of glazing is usually found in older windows and is the least energy efficient glazing option. |
| Skylights : | A description often used for roof windows or rooflights |
| Solar gain : | Solar gain (also known as solar heat gain or passive solar gain) is the increase in thermal energy in a building as the glass (in a window) absorbs solar radiation via sunlight. This can cause overheating in a building. |
| Spacer bar : | A spacer bar is the thin hollow aluminium frame that separates the two glass panes in a double glazed window. The spacer bar is bonded to the glass panes via a primary and secondary seal, creating an airtight cavity enabling it to be filled with air or gas to reduce heat and sound transfer. |
| Tilt and turn : | Tilt and turn windows can be opened fully like a casement window (inwards) or they can be tilted from the bottom so that the top of the window is angled into the room, giving a smaller opening for ventilation. The tilted opening also has the added benefit of increased security and safety as no one can fit through the gap. |
| Trickle ventilator : | A trickle ventilator (sometimes called trickle vent) is a very small opening in a window that allows small amounts of ventilation in spaces intended to be naturally ventilated when major elements of the design – windows, doors, etc., are otherwise closed. Trickle vents are used extensively in the UK and Europe and are integrated into window frames to provide minimum ventilation requirements for naturally ventilated spaces. |
| Toughened glass : | Tempered or toughened glass is a type of safety glass processed by controlled thermal or chemical treatments to increase its strength compared with normal glass. |
| Triple glazing : | A insulated glass unit or window that has three panes of glass with two spaces (vacuums) separating the panes. The vacuums are usually filled with argon gas to reduce heat loss. Triple glazing can offer great security and can be more effective for thermal performance. |
| UPVC : | UPVC is an abbreviation or Unplasticized PolyVinyl Chloride and is a rigid, chemically resistant form of PVC used for pipework, window frames, and other structures. UPVC is sometimes referred to as PVC-U or plastic or PVC when describing double glazing. |
| U-Value : | U-values measure how effective a material is an insulator. The lower the U-value is, the better the material is as a heat insulator. U-values are generally used to describe the thermal performance glazing/windows. |
| Vertical sliders : | Another name for a double hung sash window |
| Warm edge : | A warm edge spacer is a type of spacer bar used in insulated glazing. It separates the panes of glass in double or triple glazing, or curtain walling and seals off the air cavity between each. Recent warm edge spacers are generally made from plastics, although stainless steel can meet the definition. |
| WER (Window Energy Rating) : | A rating systems led by the British Fenestration Rating Council (BFRC), that reviews the whole energy performance of a window, including all of its components. Ratings can go from highest triple A to lowest F and is presented in the rainbow labelling style often seen in white goods such as refrigerators |
| Window Film : | Window film is a thin laminate film that can be installed to the interior or exterior of glass surfaces in the interior or exterior in homes and buildings. It’s often used to increase privacy, solar control, safety and security or to block out strong sunlight. Window film should be installed by professional service companies to ensure best performance. |
Is your home ready for winter?
Your home is your sanctuary – and keeping it warm can be a challenge. Here are some tips on making your home more energy efficient and keeping the heat in and the cold out.
As the temperature dips, the leaves fall and Christmas lights go up, don’t forget to get your home ready for the cold winter months.
Here are some helpful tips to get your home winter ready.
1) Keep the warmth in (and the cold out)
First off be sure to check that your heating system is in good working order.
Next, make sure that once heat is generated it doesn’t get lost straight away. Check the seals on your windows and doors and if they are broken, we recommend you have these repaired as soon as possible.
A lot of heat can be lost through single glazing and even double-glazed windows installed before 2006. If you believe this is happening in your home, contact a glazing professional to discuss installing or replacing your old windows with modern thermally efficient glazing. Secondary glazing and/or applied window film should also be considered as an option.
It is important to ensure your home has sufficient ventilation to keep living areas healthy and prevent the build-up of moisture. Without adequate ventilation, moisture in the air may lead to condensation, which can cause mould on walls and damp that can damage interior surfaces and impair the quality of vision of your windows.
2) Keep energy use under control
It’s normal for fuel bills to rise over the winter, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find ways to reduce your energy use at this time of year.
Your home’s windows could be a potential energy saver. If you live in a semi-detached house with single glazed timber windows and electric heating, upgrading to A+ rated energy efficient windows could potentially save you up to £446 a year in energy costs, based on the average window area for this home type.
Find out how much you could potentially save: GGF Energy Savings Calculator
3) Prepare your home’s exterior
Winter can bring all sorts of extreme weather to your doorstep, so preparing the exterior of your home for what nature could throw its way is a good idea.
– clear out gutters and downpipes.
– check roof tiles and rooflights and have leaks repaired now before the worst of the weather arrives
– check the exterior of all windows and doors for damage that needs repairing
Why shiver this winter? Prepare your home, stay warm and think about the measures you can take to improve your energy efficiency.
Need a glazing professional? Find a GGF Member company near you
How to keep your home cool in a heat wave
Feeling the heat before you’ve even walked out the door? Here are some handy tips to ensure your home stays cooler during the hot summer months.
1. Keep curtains and blinds closed
The simplest way to avoid the heat of the sun is to block it out. Close any curtains and blinds on the sun-exposed side of your home – and remember that this side may change throughout the day.
2. Avoid generating heat & humidity
When the mercury rises, it may be advisable to shelve those plans for an oven roast and opt for a cold salad instead. Similarly, cover pans on the stovetop and take shorter showers to avoid increasing your home’s humidity through the generation of steam.
3. Set trickle ventilators to the open position
With the sun’s heat dissipating at the end of the day, it’s natural to want to let the cooler night air into your home and even to leave windows open overnight.
In this case it is important to make sure security latches are set, or if you have trickle ventilators to simply verify these are in the open position – allowing cool air to flow in while maintaining the security of a closed window.
4. Use high efficiency lighting
The light bulbs in your home give off heat as well as light. Fluorescent and LED light bulbs generate significantly less heat than incandescent bulbs, so switching to these can make a real difference.
5. Open windows to create airflow
Opening windows on opposite sides of a room or your house can create a corridor for air to flow through, resulting in a refreshing breeze circulating in your home. Remember to consider the security requirements of any open windows to protect your property and possessions.
6. Investigate glazing solutions
If your home has air conditioning, insulating glass units such as double glazed or triple glazed window units can assist in keeping the air in your home cooler and minimise heat transfer from the outdoors entering via conduction. Solar control glass types are widely available if you are considering installing new windows.
7. Consider window film for your windows
Applying solar control film to your home’s windows can reduce the amount of the sun’s heat that penetrates through them and into your home. Talk to a glazing professional about whether window film could help keep your home cooler in summer.
Related topics
- Trickle vents and types of ventilation
- Trickle vents: ventilation for windows
- Find out how much you could save by upgrading windows with the GGF Energy Savings Calculator
- Read the free GGF brochure on window film
- Top 10 tips before you buy glazing products
GGF Member companies offer a range of solutions to keep your home cooler during the summer (and warmer during the winter). Find a local GGF Member company
Be Inspired in 2016
Make 2016 the year you resolve to put those home improvement plans into action – Be Inspired at MyGlazing.com
(Image: Window film by The Window Film Company)
Happy New Year from all of us at MyGlazing.com! If you’re anything like us, January is the best time to think about home improvements in the year ahead.
Make 2016 the year you put those improvement plans into action and transform your home and lifestyle.
Unsure where to start? Then why not Be Inspired by our exclusive section that gives you ideas of how glass and glazing products can make all the difference to your living areas.
Make your home more comfortable, warmer, secure and energy efficient this year by choosing the right glass and glazing products.
View the best
Be Inspired showcases the best products, services and projects from GGF Member companies from around the UK.
Here you can see a wide variety of styles and types of windows, doors and conservatories. Discover the many options available to you by seeing examples of them installed in homes just like yours.
It’s the perfect way to start the year. Be inspired to improve your home.
(Can’t find what you’re looking for? Look out for new content here every week – bookmark the page!)
Find your local GGF Member
Once you know what you want – or if you’d like to get a quote or more information – it’s easy to get in touch with your nearest GGF Member company using the Find A Member search.
GGF Members are established, trusted companies that work to the highest professional standards. Learn more about the benefits of using a GGF Member company.
Don’t forget to visit the Advice section of MyGlazing.com and to read our helpful Top 10 Tips Before You Buy.
GGF PLEASED WITH EMEX PARTICIPATION
The GGF was pleased to reach a wider audience by participating at EMEX 2015 (Energy Managers Exhibition) at London Excel on 11th and 12th of November.
The show which is run by the Energy Managers Association is an annual fixture for energy and facilities managers across different sectors to gain and exchange key information and ideas on energy efficiency.
As well as exhibiting at the show with an information stand the GGF also presented the benefits of energy efficient glazing and window film.
Dave Cox, Chairman of the European Window Film Association and 3M European Channel Manager presented on the energy efficient advantages of Window Film while Giles Willson, GGF Managing Director provided an overview of the GGF and how energy efficient glazing is a must for existing new buildings. In addition the GGF produced a “Buyer’s Guide to Energy Efficient Glass and Glazing Products” specifically for the EMEX Show. The guide will now be available for download on the EMEX website https://www.emexlondon.com/.
Giles Willson commented, “It is important for the GGF to share its expertise to new audiences wherever we can as part of our broad education strategy. I’d like to thank Lord Redesdale and the Energy Managers Association for the invitation and I look forward to working together on the development of the new Buyers Guide.”
The presentation and guide are also available for download from the Members’ Area of the GGF website under publications in the energy efficiency section. https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications
GGF JOINS INDUSTRY BODIES TO FORM NEW LOBBYING GROUP
The founder Members of the Group are;
- British Glass (BG)
- Council for Aluminium in Building (CAB)
- European Window Film Association (EWFA)
- Flat Glass Manufacturers Association (FGMA)
- Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF)
- The Steel Window Association (SWA)
The Group was formed to combine knowledge and expertise to create a collective and united voice on the key issues affecting the industry and the companies within the supply chain.
Giles Willson, GGF Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Technical Affairs commented, “It’s extremely positive that we now have this joint Group set up to support key campaigns to try and influence and possibly change policy to help companies in the industry supply chain.”
Dave Dalton, Chief Executive of British Glass added, “I am pleased to see the industry coming together to make our voice stronger and unified in the political arena.”
Dave Cox, President of the European Window Film Association said, “The industry can only benefit from this new group and I am sure that more support from other trade bodies will be forthcoming, to enhance the Group and its campaigns even further.”
The Glazing Supply Chain Group’s main objective are;
- To represent the supply chain in the glazing industry and act as the collective “voice of the industry” to Government (local, national and European) and related organisations post and pre-election 2015.
- To promote the benefits of energy efficient glass and glazing and highlight the environmental advantages to key Government departments.
- To increase awareness of the Group in the construction industry and in the political arenas.
- To increase the size of the Group and involve (unite) more trade bodies who share the Group’s core messages and who will endorse the Group’s activities for the good/benefit of the industry.
- To maintain a non-commercial, independent, clear and progressive messages on behalf of the Glazing Supply Chain.
The Group’s first completed project is the National Energy Foundation (NEF) independent research report on the energy efficiency of windows/glazing and their contribution to the overall energy saving and reduction in carbon emissions from buildings in the UK.
The study was commissioned by the Group to identify:
- How much energy can be saved if more existing domestic and non-domestic buildings in the UK install the most energy efficient commercially available glazing and associated technologies.
- How can the uptake of energy efficient glazing and energy efficient glazing technologies be encouraged and incentivised. What barriers exist? What actions and messages are there for the policy makers and the glazing supply chain”
The completed report, entitled “Glazing in Buildings – reducing energy use” is available for download on the Group’s new website; https://www.glazingsupplychaingroup.org.uk/
For more information on the Glazing Supply Chain Group or if you would like to attend a future meeting, please contact enquiries@glazingsupplychaingroup.org.uk
GGF PLEASED WITH COUNTER TERROR EXPO SUCCESS
James Lee, Head of GGF Group Marketing and Communications commented, “It was a worthwhile exhibition and one we hope to continue partnership with in 2016. On behalf of the GGF, I’d like to thank our Members who supported our presence at the show by exhibiting, visiting and presenting at the GGF workshops.”
Steve Rice, GGF Director of Glazing added, “It was a fantastic show. The GGF’s stand looked great and it not only raised the Federation’s profile but really highlighted the GGF’s specialist groups and companies who operate in this industry sector.”
At the exhibition, the GGF delivered two strong presentations in as part of the “Advanced Technology Stage” theatre. The programme was aimed at end users, decision makers, purchasers, influencers and specifiers.
Ian Penfold, Chairman, GGF Window Film Group started the ball rolling on the first day of the show with a presentation on “How window film can enhance protection against terrorist attack”. In his presentation, Ian demonstrated with the use of video and slides, the value of retrofitting window film to enhance glazing security with focus on solutions to make glazing in existing buildings attack resistant and the dynamics that make enhancing glazing essential.
Ian commented, “It’s vitally important for the GGF as the industry authority, to be at the forefront of all sectors of the industry. Exhibiting at these niche fairs, not only helps the GGF and Members impart extensive technical information but it also raises the profile of the GGF and its Members to the wider audience of architects, specifiers, building and facilities managers. This year, once again proved to be a good show.”
On Day 2 of the exhibition, Richard Kells, Chairman, GGF Special Application Glass Group presented, “Technological advancements that make glass and glazing more resistant to terrorist attack” covering how glass has been developed to resist; attacks from ballistics, explosives and manual attack as well as how EMI/RFI (Electro-magnetic or Radio Frequency Interference) shielding is now being produced in glass to prevent terrorist attack on electronic communications.
Richard commented, “It was a great event and I was delighted to be asked to present on the subject of security glazing and the technological innovations that have raised the standards considerably over the last few years. The audience who attended the presentations and those who visited the GGF stand had some diverse and interesting enquiries and I hope they found our information and presentations useful for their counter terror solutions.”
James Lee summarised, “This was the fourth consecutive year that the GGF has exhibited at Counter Terror Expo and each year it just seems to get bigger and better. Though next year will be an extremely busy events schedule for the GGF, we have already pencilled Counter Terror Expo 2016 in the calendar.”
GGF Pleased with Successful Events
fensterbau frontale – March 2014
Being an integral part of the UK Pavilion and working in collaboration for the first time with the fensterbau frontale organisers, the GGF had a very good show with over 100 visitors of note coming on the GGF stand including, GGF Member companies, members of the international and UK media and potential new GGF Members.
James Lee, GGF Head of Group Marketing and Communications commented, “The fensterbau frontale show was very positive for many reasons. Our position and stand space provided strong brand profile at arguably the industry’s largest international show. We were also pleased to welcome Members to our stand and act as a base for many Members visiting the show. In addition, we made some great media and industry contacts. Our Membership team is now actively following up with several companies we met at the show with a view to them becoming new GGF Members.”
Triple Glazing Question – 10 April 2014
GGF Member Edgetech’s new initiative proved a great success at Coventry’s Ricoh Arena with over 500 guests covering a wide spectrum of considerations from technical to commercial through to political and environmental. As well as promoting the event, the GGF was delighted to present and contribute to the panel of speakers during the open forum.
Nigel Rees, GGF Group Chief Executive commented, “It was a pleasure to speak at this important debate and explain how triple glazing fits with the current European and British Standards. It was also important to show the audience how the standards process works and how the GGF is involved at the highest level with Governments in the UK and Europe. I’d like to thank Edgetech and Andy Jones for organising a very productive and worthwhile event.”
Preview: Counter Terror Expo – London Olympia 29-30 April 2014
The GGF is hosting two workshops at Counter Terror Expo 2014 in the Security Solutions Theatre. The programme for the workshops is outlined below:
Tuesday 29 April 2014, London Olympia
| Security Solutions Theatre |
1300-1325 | A Guide to Safety and Security Glazing John Agnew, Chairman GGF Glazing Executive |
1330-1355 | The Value of Retrofitting Enhanced Glazing Security Ian Penfold, Chairman GGF Window Film Group |
All those attending the GGF workshops will receive (on the day), a free copy of The Good Practice Guide to Safety and Security Glazing.
Visit the GGF at the show on Stand No: F16
To register free for the Counter Terror Expo please click here: https://ctx2014.registerbynet.com/
THE GGF PLANS FOR 2011
Its priorities for the coming year are: to improve awareness of its consumer protection programme; continue its successful political lobbying campaign; and to place environmental matters at the heart of its activities.
Commenting on the GGF’s 2011 action plan, chief executive Nigel Rees said: “The remit of the GGF is vast, and we have many responsibilities to our members; there are many developments that occur on a daily basis that will affect one or more of our members, and we will always deal with those immediately.
“However, there is also a bigger picture, and we must continue move the organisation forward without being hampered by the minutiae of day-to-day operations. This is why we have singled out these three areas – consumer protection, political lobbying, and the environment – for particular focus in 2011.
“Furthermore, we are in the final stages of updating our website, which will promise better access to the operations of the GGF and its members.”
Consumer Protection The GGF is the leading authority for employers and companies in the flat glass, glazing, home improvement and window film industries. The total annual turnover for its Members is in excess of £1.5 billion and it was responsible for developing and setting up FENSA, the Competent Persons Scheme for the Replacement Window and Door Industry, which has over 9,100 Registered Businesses, the majority of whom are micro enterprises and SMEs.
Underpinning the GGF’s relationship with the consumer and the homeowner is the Federation’s Code of Good Practice and the Customer Charter. These protect the consumer by guaranteeing that GGF member companies will behave honestly and fairly, while offering products that comply with the latest industry and GGF standards.
The Code of Good Practice puts the consumer’s mind at rest for a number of reasons, including:
• Honest sales procedures
• Deposit protection (via GGF Fund Ltd)
• An open structural survey
• Products manufactured in accordance with all relevant standards
• Installation in accordance with all relevant standards
• Installers who meet all of their legislative requirements • Guaranteed products and installation
• Availability for insurance backing of guarantees
To strengthen this even further if the consumer has any complaints that cannot be settled satisfactorily with the member company, the GGF will provide a free, correspondence-based conciliation service.
The GGF will be raising awareness of the protection it offers consumers through the updated website, new brochures and literature, increased presence in consumer media, and by exhibiting at a greater number of consumer exhibitions than ever before.
Political Lobbying
During the last year, the GGF appointed a leading firm of political lobbyists to pursue its aims by delivering the organisation’s messages directly to the people who make the laws for the United Kingdom.
There have been a number of high profile successes, such as briefing Luciana Berger MP prior to a parliamentary debate on energy efficiency. The focus of that debate was on the funding available to homes for energy efficiency measures to be installed under the Green Deal, a scheme that the GGF is campaigning to have include energy efficient windows.
However, these are only the tip of the iceberg, and GK Political offers valuable behind the scenes advice.
Environment
As mentioned previously, one area that the GGF is lobbying hard on is the inclusion of energy efficient windows in the widely discussed ‘Green Deal’. The Green Deal is a scheme whereby homeowners are incentivised to install energy efficient products in their home. Despite hinting earlier in the year that windows could be included, the Green Deal currently only considers roof and wall insulation.
To push the case for windows, the GGF and Pilkington Glass recently met with Dave Watts MP – and will soon be meeting with Rosie Cooper MP and Ian Mearns MP – to discuss the relationship between glass and the environment.
Dave Watts (the MP for St Helens North) said he could not understand the resistance of DECC (Department of Energy & Climate Change) to the inclusion of the windows and has offered to write to the Minister – the GGF provided him with a draft letter, outlining the case for including windows in the Green Deal, pointing out that the Energy Savings Trust has stated that as much as 23% of a home’s energy can be lost through inefficient windows.
On a more day-to-day level, it is easy for companies to say “we consider the environment”, but it is more difficult to carry that promise out effectively. In a recent interview, the GGF’s deputy chief executive, Ian Chisholm, said: “Whether we had intended to or not, we have built up an unparalleled level of understanding on the relationship between glass and glazing and the environment. Furthermore, we help to advise companies on matters such as reducing carbon emissions, the amount of waste they send to landfill, and the designing of green products. Surely, the very fact that we are in constant dialogue with the government – helping it to shape environmental policy – is evidence enough of our environmental wisdom.”
Planning a conservatory – things to consider
Planning your conservatory
With a wide range of conservatory types available, careful thought and planning can help you decide on the one that fits best with your home and suits the needs of everyone who will be using it.
Once you’ve chosen a conservatory style, here are some more things to consider when planning your glazed home extension.
Size
When deciding on the size of your new conservatory, make sure you’ll have enough space to enjoy it. A handy tip is to mark out the planned dimensions in your living room so you can see how much furniture you’ll be able to fit.
Sunlight
How much direct sunlight will your conservatory receive and at what time of the day? This could have a bearing on your choice of building location and also interior design decisions.
The orientation of your conservatory may mean that certain specifications of glazing are more appropriate than others because of the impact of solar heat gain from the sun (see ‘Glazing’ below).
Materials – general
You can choose from a wide range of materials for your conservatory, not only for the frames but also in the glazing, the roof and any masonry.
Think about the mood and texture you want to achieve. Some people like the ‘outdoor’ feel with tiled floors, patio-type furniture and bare brick or stone for the house wall; others prefer an ‘indoor’ character with carpeting, soft furnishings and wall coverings.
Materials – frame
Aluminium, with thermal breaks for enhanced heat insulation, is a popular choice and is available in a range of colours and finishes.
PVC-U is the most popular frame material with its long life expectancy and minimal maintenance, especially as nowadays a range of wood grain-effect finishes combine the authentic look of wood with all the toughness of PVC-U.
Wood is the natural choice for people who insist on the real thing.
Glazing
Double glazing is a must nowadays to keep a conservatory comfortable all year round and by using low emissivity (Low-E) glass, it can cut heat loss even more.
If the conservatory is south or west facing it is advisable to consider the use of a modern solar control glass for the roof and side panels of the conservatory.
Solar control options range from ‘body tinted’ glass (where the colour in the glass absorbs heat from the sun) to ‘metallic coated’ glass products.
Modern metallic coated products have the advantage of being neutral in appearance, not obscuring views, while still reflecting the sun’s heat.
Roofing
There are two main choices of roofing – glass or polycarbonate.
Glass gives you a clear view through the roof – it can be supplied with solar control and self-cleaning coatings too. Laminated glass and safety filmed glass can add protection you from any falling debris on the roof glazing of your conservatory.
Polycarbonate creates a softer light effect in bright sun (however, it is slightly noisier in heavy rain or hail).
Ventilation
Ventilation is important. You need to be sure that your conservatory will let in fresh air and avoid condensation.
The internal environment can be carefully controlled with the correct specification of both materials and ventilation. Many roofs have built-in trickle ventilation and Building Regulations specify a certain area of opening windows per floor area.
Technological developments mean that you can have opening roof vents installed that can be thermostatically controlled with built-in rain sensors.
Sound control
Whether it be rain, music, lawn mower, traffic or aircraft noise, reducing the impact of environmental sound can enhance the enjoyment of your conservatory.
The use of laminated glass or enhanced acoustic insulation laminated glass can lessen the amount of noise transferring into or out of your conservatory.
In addition, laminated or acoustic laminated glasses have the extra benefit of reducing standard ultra-violet (UV) light transmission. This means sun bleaching of furniture or fittings is dramatically slowed.
Cleaning and maintenance
Consider what will be required to clean and maintain the glass throughout your conservatory.
Surface modified glass such as self-cleaning glass is available from many glazing companies and can reduce the need for cleaning the external window panes, particularly in difficult-to-reach roof areas.
Comfort and convenience
Comfort levels and environmental factors should be considered. You may wish to extend your home’s central heating, install a separate heater or go for an underfloor heating system, but remember careful specification, design of materials and the location of the conservatory itself can all lead to natural environmental control.
Similarly, you can have overhead wiring for lights built-in or simply a few wall sockets for a table lamp and other appliances.
For more advice on choosing the right conservatory for your needs, get in touch with a local GGF Member company.
Works of art: Super Spacer® helps to bring landmark galleries to life
Edgetech’s world-renowned Super Spacer® has been integrated into the window units of thousands of striking and ambitious buildings around the globe – including dozens of stunning art galleries and museums.
The Twist is part gallery, part bridge and part sculpture – a 1,000 square-metre landmark that spans the Randsleva River in the Norwegian forest.
Ten quadruple-glazed insulating glass units make up the building’s structural façade, with the free-form units having been manufactured using Super Spacer® TriSeal™. A PVB film blocks the UV radiation to shield the priceless artworks within from sunlight.
Also located in Norway is the Salmon Eye – a giant, four-floor floating art installation, designed to educate visitors about the vital importance of sustainable fishing.
The structure’s ellipsoidal shape is modelled on a salmon’s eye, with the outer layer made of 9,250 stainless steel plates designed to imitate a fish’s shimmering skin.
The installation weighs an incredible 1,256 tonnes, making extensive use of curved and laminated safety glass units created with Super Spacer® TriSeal™ Flex.
Meanwhile, the Musée Atelier Audemars Piguet in the Swiss mountains aims to tell the story of the country’s long tradition of watchmaking. The building takes the form of a glass double helix which is embedded into the landscape and has the appearance of a giant watch spring. It consists of an all-glass curved facade, a 470-tonne green steel roof, and a striking sunshade louvre fashioned from untreated brass.
Regularly exposed to temperatures of well below -20°C, the triple glazed insulating glass, manufactured with Super Spacer® TriSeal™ Flex in black, has been engineered to achieve incredible U Values of just 0.5 W/(m²K).
Edgetech Managing Director Chris Alderson comments: “Whether in the Swiss mountains, Norway’s arctic climate, or the hot deserts of the Arabian Peninsula, Super Spacer® TriSeal™ has repeatedly demonstrated its ability to easily withstand the toughest weather conditions to offer outstanding overall performance.
“For us, it’s immensely gratifying to see our products help make some of the most architecturally ambitious buildings in the world a reality.
“This is especially the case when the structures themselves are just as impressive as the artworks they were designed to contain.
“As architects continue to strive to push the boundaries of what is possible, Edgetech’s products will continue to enable them bring their visions to life”.
For more information, please call 02476 639931 or visit www.edgetechig.co.uk
GGF gets HMRC clarification on reverse VAT charge
The GGF recently contacted the government department HMRC (Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs) for clarification on the exemptions for the reverse vat charge under the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS).
In the initial GGF letter to HMRC, the Federation asked for assistance and clarification with the recent changes in the CIS, in particular reverse charges to Value Added Tax (VAT) for contractors and subcontractors (CIS 340).
These type of companies have always been exempt from the CIS, but under the recent changes brought about after 6th April 2021, Building Firms, Main Contractors and some Customers are now operating the reverse charge of VAT with many sub-contractors throughout the UK.
It has resulted in many main contractors automatically making deductions from invoices without fully understanding the context of the scheme with regards to exemptions.
GGF Members have become increasingly frustrated that many of the main contractors are not following these exemption guidelines and just clustering all sub-contractors together and as such asked the GGF to contact HMRC for clarification.
On the 13th August HMRC replied to the GGF to confirm the following categories are out of scope of the CIS and should therefore not be subject to the reverse VAT charge. Please see exclusions below.
Operations excluded:
- manufacture or offsite fabrication of components or equipment, materials, plant or machinery and delivery of these to the site – for example:
- traditional building materials including components of windows/doors and conservatories
- manufacture, delivery, repair, servicing or maintenance of these items:
- fire protection works including Fire Resistant Glazing
- manufacture and delivery of:
- glazing materials including all components of windows/doors and conservatories
- manufacture and installation of solar, blackout or anti-shatter film
To find out more about the CIS please link here
Two new starters and one milestone anniversary
Chris Alderson, Edgetech’s respected Managing Director, is marking his five year anniversary at the company.
Chris joined the world-renowned warm-edge spacer manufacturer back in 2016, after more than twenty years spent in a series of senior roles at adhesive and sealant experts Bostik.
The sales, operations and management expertise he gained there made him the perfect choice to take the helm at Edgetech.
Under Chris’ leadership, Edgetech has embarked on an intensive period of new product development, which has already yielded results with many exciting new product innovations in the pipeline.
Initially, in addition to running Edgetech’s British operations from the company’s Coventry base, he also oversaw its business in the Asia Pacific region.
More recently, he’s assumed leadership of Edgetech’s European arm, based in Heinsberg, Germany.
“I’m very proud of what we’ve managed to achieve over the last five years,” Chris comments.
“I was fortunate to have an excellent foundation to build on, and assisted by dozens of dedicated and passionate employees, we’ve been able to continue Edgetech’s long legacy at the forefront of IGU innovation.
“The last year in particular has demonstrated the resilience and adaptability of the Edgetech workforce, and thanks both to them and incredibly supportive Edgetech customers around the country, we’ve managed to come through a very challenging year with an excellent performance.
“Going forward, we’ll be continuing to push the boundaries of warm-edge spacer technology, help our customers improve their efficiency and productivity, and raise the profile of the fantastic (and sometimes sadly undervalued) work of the British IG sector.”
One of Chris’s top priorities as Managing Director has been continual investment not just in products, but also people and customer support.
So, in addition to celebrating his five-year milestone, Edgetech have also kicked off 2021 by welcoming two new recruits.
Hamzah Sheikh has strengthened the company’s finance team as a Trainee Accountant, bringing with him a broad experience gained in accounts roles in a number of private and public organisations.
Meanwhile, Tracey Powell has joined as Customer Services Administrator in Edgetech’s fast-growing Customer Fulfilment Team. Tracey’s wealth of customer service experience will prove invaluable as the company continues to improve upon its successful ‘customers at the centre’ initiative.
“We’re delighted to be welcoming Hamzah and Tracey, and we look forward to benefitting from their skills and experience in the years ahead”, Chris comments. “If the last year has taught us anything, it’s that a resilient business is built on the back of talented, dedicated and adaptable people.”
For more information please call + 44 (0) 2476 639931 or visit www.edgetechig.co.uk
New promo videos show industry at its best
Since the resumption of work in the industry and three months of lockdown, some in the industry have been amazingly creative with video.
We kick off our selection of industry videos with The Window Company (Contracts) Ltd showing how home improvement work can be done safely.
Window Company (Contracts) – Safe and Ready
Award winning commercial installer, The Window Company (Contracts), has produced its own online video reassuring customers that it is safe and ready to get back to work
The video, filmed at the company’s Chelmsford HQ, shows the team stocking up with all the necessary PPE and operating in line with the social distancing guidelines.
Chairman David Thornton said: “As our customers would expect, we are following all the general advice from the government on working on sites and in people’s homes, as well as the more detailed advice from the GGF specifically around window and door installation.
“This video communicates that in just a couple of minutes, as well as giving an added level of reassurance that our teams are trained and, above all, equipped to keep our staff, our customers and our on-site colleagues safe.”
Hazelmere Windows – Measuring Up
Simplicity is often best. Having problems measuring windows and doors? Well who better than the GGF President Mark Austin of Hazlemere Windows to show homeowners how to simply and easily measure their windows and doors internally and externally.
Measuring windows – Watch video here
Measuring doors – Watch video here
Apeer – Leave Germs at the Door
Apeer Composite Doors has followed the success of the avantgard ‘rock’ style video it released in March by bringing forward the launch of six more ‘Pop Culture’ lifestyle videos to take advantage of dramatically increased viewing figures being received during the lockdown. This latest video promotes antiviral door handles.
Vitrum – Glass is the answer
Last but by no means least, Vitrum – the biennial international trade show that specializes in machinery, equipment and systems for flat glass, glass and processed products, have produced this little gem called Glass is the Answer and who can argue?
The current global health emergency offers glass the opportunity to show itself as the most suitable material for the protection and safety of people. This positive campaign is pro glass, not against other materials, and shows how the products of our industry and the qualities of glass can be a great solution to cope with COVID-19.
GIMAV and VITRUM decided to launch the campaign marked by the hashtag #glassistheanswer. Worth sharing on social media!
If you have any creative promotional videos showing how your company is coping with COVID-19, feel free to send details to marketing@ggf.org.uk
Evander Glazing & Locks Ltd
Evander is the UK’s leading provider of glazing and locksmith services for domestic and commercial properties. Every year Evander attend over 120,000 properties, providing 24-7 emergency response and fulfilment services, making the places where you live and work safe, secure and smart.
Emergency make safe and boarding
Repair and replacement of glass and glazing, frames and systems
Lock repair and replacement
Door repair and replacement
Home improvements – windows, doors, conservatories, garage doors
Bespoke specialist glazing installations
FENSA and TrustMark Accredited
Evander Glazing & Locks Ltd
Evander, is the UK’s leading provider of glazing and locksmith services for domestic and commercial properties. Every year Evander attend over 120,000 properties, providing 24-7 emergency response and fulfilment services, making the places where you live and work safe, secure and smart.
- Emergency make safe and boarding
- Repair and replacement of glass and glazing, frames and systems
- Lock repair and replacement
- Door repair and replacement
- Home improvements – windows, doors, conservatories, garage doors
- Bespoke specialist glazing installations
- FENSA and TrustMark Accredited
Evander Glazing & Locks Ltd
Evander is the UK’s leading provider of glazing and locksmith services for domestic and commercial properties. Every year Evander attend over 120,000 properties, providing 24-7 emergency response and fulfilment services, making the places where you live and work safe, secure and smart.
Emergency make safe and boarding
Repair and replacement of glass and glazing, frames and systems
Lock repair and replacement
Door repair and replacement
Home improvements – windows, doors, conservatories, garage doors
Bespoke specialist glazing installations
FENSA and TrustMark Accredited
FENSA and TrustMark Accredited
