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In most cases, draughts from a uPVC door are caused by worn seals, gaps at the threshold or loose hardware, and replacing seals or fitting draught strips usually fixes the ...

The single biggest improvement you can make to a glazed door is to replace vulnerable toughened glass with laminated glass rated to BS EN 356:2000 class P1A, or fit certified ...

If your frame is sound, glass-only replacement with a slim or narrow-cavity sealed unit, or applied glazing bars, is usually the least disruptive way to fix misted or failed Georgian ...

If your shopfront glass is smashed, secure people first, call the police if a crime is suspected and arrange an emergency make-safe with a professional glazing contractor. Move staff and ...

For most homeowners, the best route is to keep the original leaded glass where possible and add secondary glazing, then only consider slim-profile sealed units or full replica double glazing ...

Most tilt and turn window repairs in the UK cost varying amounts fitted, depending on which part has failed. A hinge or handle job is generally less expensive, while a ...

If you rent from a housing association, your landlord is normally responsible for fixing windows, frames and hardware. For urgent hazards, Awaab’s Law sets strict timeframes your landlord must follow ...

A Kitemark on toughened glass tells you the pane has passed independent testing to BS EN 12150, with ongoing factory checks by the BSI rather than a one-off assessment. If ...

Regulation 14 applies to almost every UK workplace with glazed doors, windows, or partitions, and it creates an immediate duty wherever that glazing presents a foreseeable risk to people. Glass ...

A thermal stress crack forms when one part of a glass pane heats up faster than another, creating tension that the edge cannot absorb. It is rarely a sign of ...