A recent news story has provided an important reminder to glazing installation companies that vulnerable customers must be treated sensitively and with care – guidance which is an important part of the GGF Consumer Code of Practice.

The GGF’s Brian Smith appeared on talkRADIO’s Home Rule with Martin Roberts to discuss windows, energy efficiency the GGF’s extensive consumer protections and resources.

In most cases surface damage to glass can be repaired, making this a viable alternative to replacement in certain situations. Damage to the surface of glass in windows, doors and conservatories can impair its visual quality, performance and appearance. While in some cases it may be necessary to replace damaged glass, in many scenarios surface damage to […]

Learn about Low-e glass and how it contributes to energy efficiency, as well as how it can perform under certain conditions. What is Low-e glass? Low emissivity glass is glass that has an invisible microscopic coating applied to it in order to improve its thermal efficiency. How does Low-e glass improve thermal efficiency? Low emissivity […]

Need to replace windows in your home? It’s important to consider your property’s ventilation requirements when selecting new windows. Modern replacement windows are built to ever increasing standards of performance – providing the homeowner with increasing levels of thermal insulation and almost eliminating draughts. However, every house into which these products may be fitted is different and […]

GGF Member company Stevenage Glass recently marked half a century operating across Stevenage, St Albans and beyond. Owner Kim King looks back on five decades of growth and change.

Replacing or upgrading your windows can improve noise reduction in the home. What is noise? Noise is unwanted sound. In the home, this is any sound that distracts or disturbs the occupants. This could be anything from nearby traffic or low flying aircraft to sounds coming from neighbouring properties such as music and loud conversation. How […]

What is condensation? Condensation forms when warm wet air meets a cold surface, water droplets will then form on the cold surface. Most home owners will see this as droplets on the inside of their windows. Condensation happens one of two ways: Either the moisture laden air is cooled to its dew point or it […]

As condensation only forms on surfaces cooler than the surrounding air, double or triple glazing can greatly reduce it by allowing the inner glass of windows to retain heat. Energy efficient windows and condensation Current Building Regulations specify that all new or replacement windows must meet minimum performance criteria. One method of meeting this requirement is […]

Recognising and controlling the sources of water vapour inside a home can help to reduce the likelihood of condensation forming on windows and doors. Water vapour and condensation Condensation happens when a gas or vapour changes to a liquid. In the home, this occurs when water vapour condenses onto surfaces such as windows, doors and […]