TECHNICAL ADVICE How Much do Aluminium Patio Doors Cost? When designing a new extension, sliding doors will often be one of the main focal points, possibly covering your entire wall with glazing… But how much do they cost? Many factors affect how much aluminium...
TECHNICAL ADVICE A Price Guide for Specifying Aluminium Bifold Doors When it comes to specifying bespoke glazing systems, the cost factors involved can be overwhelming. From size, configuration, colour, locking options, it can be difficult to know which is right for...
TECHNICAL ADVICE Benefits of Triple Glazing Triple glazing refers to a glazing system that uses three panes of glass. This could apply to a slim framed window, casement or pivot door, or rooflight. In between the panes, there is often a gas-filled cavity, Sieger use...
TECHNICAL ADVICE Make a Statement About Your Home with Glazing When it comes to designing your home, whether it’s a new build, extension or renovation, choosing the right glazing is essential. Glazing can change the overall look of the exterior design, as well as the...
TECHNICAL ADVICE Broken Plan Living VS Open Plan Living: Which is Better? Open plan living has dominated architectural home design for the last couple of decades. Majority of homes across the country have sought to knock down separating walls and extend their home to...
TECHNICAL ADVICE Causes of Spontaneous Glass Breakage and How to Prevent It Spontaneous glass breakage is an extremely rare occurrence, however it is a possibility. There are a few reasons that glass would break without impact and the two main ones are nickel sulphide...
TECHNICAL ADVICE The Ultimate Guide to Rooflights and Roof Glazing With new rooflight systems constantly being developed, it can be difficult to stay on top of new advances. At Sieger we have a wide range of aluminium framed roof glazing systems including an automated...
TECHNICAL ADVICE Solar Gain, Glare and Control Incorporating large windows, doors and glass facades into your home has many advantages. The main one is the huge influx of natural light which can help spaces appear bigger, complement and highlight interior design...
TECHNICAL ADVICE Modern Holiday Villa Designs When designing your perfect holiday villa there are many factors that need to be taken into consideration. Location, architectural style, interior design and glazing are all vital elements that can make or break the villa....
TECHNICAL ADVICE Maximising Natural Light Within the Home Natural light has a whole host of benefits, both mental and physical, so ensuring your home is receiving the maximum amount of light is extremely important. Our slim framed systems make the glass the main...
TECHNICAL ADVICE Incorporating a Small Glass Extension into Your Home Glass extensions are one of the effective ways to expand your home whilst increasing the flow of natural light. These can vary greatly in size but most homeowners opt for small glass extensions....
TECHNICAL ADVICE True vs Applied Glazing Bars for Aluminium Glazing Glazing bars can be incorporated into a variety of our glazing systems, including both sliding and bifolding doors, to achieve a range of aesthetics. They can be utilised to manufacture aluminium...
TECHNICAL ADVICE Cost Effective Solutions for Slim Framed Glazing Many residential projects such as home extensions or new build homes have a tight budget to stick to. This means it is important to find ways to reduce costs in any areas. Slim framed glazing such as...
TECHNICAL ADVICE A Guide to Polyester Powder Coating and RAL Colours When it comes to Sieger’s high quality aluminium glazing systems, the glass is the main element. But choosing the right frame finish and colour can also have a significant impact on the look of the...
TECHNICAL ADVICE Which Glazing Is Right for Your Architecture Style? Architectural styles differ in every country. Architecture is art, a way to conceptualise thoughts in brick and mortar and it is often influenced by social and political factors at the time. Each...
TECHNICAL ADVICE Locking Options for Sieger Glazing Systems Locking options for external glazing systems can vary depending on the types of system, location and most importantly, what the client wants. The most common for doors is a lever/lever handle with a euro...