Glazing

A shop window needs different glass from a home window, with its own safety and size requirements. What to check before quoting.

When the client wants privacy but doesn't want to change the glass, frosted vinyl is a quick, reversible solution. What it offers compared with decorative glass.

Both treatments improve energy efficiency, but they solve different problems depending on orientation. Which to recommend in each case.

Acoustic laminated glass reduces street noise far more than standard double glazing. When it justifies its additional cost.

For broken glass outside working hours, a temporary board-up is almost always needed before the permanent glass is fitted. What to quote in each phase.

When double glazing mists up between the two panes, no cleaning will fix it. What fails and what the only real solution is.

An unpolished glass edge is dangerous and fragile. What types of polishing exist and when to choose each depending on the piece's use.

The thickness of a glass table top must be calculated according to its size and the weight it will bear. A reference guide for advising the client.

A glass canopy must bear the weight of water, snow and wind. What to check before quoting a glazed terrace cover.