TECHNICAL ADVICE How to Choose the Right Slim Sliding Doors Slim sliding glass doors are extremely versatile glazing systems that are suited to a range of locations and can be used as patio doors, balcony doors and roof terraces. These minimal glazing solutions are...
TECHNICAL ADVICE Industrial Style Steel Look Glazing Many Sieger systems are based around sleek, minimal and modern design aesthetics, however, the Legacy range is more tailored towards traditional steel look designs. With the addition of glazing bars and the...
TECHNICAL ADVICE How to Specify Low Maintenance Glazing Large glazing elevations create a stunning design from both inside and outside the home. When it comes to building materials, glass is extremely easy to clean and the only disadvantage is that dirt will show up...
TECHNICAL ADVICE Bifold Doors With Flush Thresholds Bifold doors are a very popular choice when helping to create an indoor-outdoor living space as they can open entire walls of the home. These living spaces are preferred without a step, for a seamless transition,...
TECHNICAL ADVICE Using Glazing to Incorporate Biophilic Design Into Your Home What is Biophilic Design? Biophilic design draws on the natural world and incorporates natural elements into urban spaces. It seeks to strengthen human’s genetic connection to the outside...
TECHNICAL ADVICE Modern Juliet Balcony Designs Juliet balconies are shallow balconies on the upper floors of properties which have a safety railing usually made from metal, glass or a combination of the two. These balconies don’t tend to have an external area beyond...
TECHNICAL ADVICE Steel vs Aluminium Framed Glazing Many homeowners opt for steel windows or are cautious about replacing them due to the aesthetic it gives the house. The idea of changing these windows to anything else can be daunting. However, as modern glazing...
TECHNICAL ADVICE A Guide to Security Ratings There are a range of security ratings that can be given to glazing systems such as PAS 24 or Secured by Design. Sieger Systems undergo security testing, with PAS 24 being the most common testing method, to show resistance...
TECHNICAL ADVICE Incorporating Pet Doors Into Aluminium Framed Patio Doors Bifolding and sliding glass doors are fast replacing casement doors as favourites for patio doors. If you have a pet and want sliding patio or bifold doors but are worried that you can’t have...
TECHNICAL ADVICE Aluminum Glazing in a Coastal Environment Aluminium framed glazing has many advantages, it is more lightweight than steel, requires less maintenance than timer and has a higher resistance to rust and corrosion. These advantages can benefit homes in...
TECHNICAL ADVICE Thermal Bridging and Thermal Breaks Explained Thermal efficiency of glazing systems is an important factor to consider when choosing windows and doors for your project. Windows were once thought to be the cause of huge amounts of heat loss in homes...
TECHNICAL ADVICE Weather Performance Testing and Ratings Explained Weather performance testing assesses if windows and doors meet the requirements set out by British or European Standards. Glazing systems can be tested to prove their effectiveness as a barrier against...
TECHNICAL ADVICE What is low e glass and how does it work? What is low e glass? Low e is the shortened term for low emissivity. Emissivity of a surface refers to the amount of energy it emits at specific wavelengths. This is directly affected by the amount of...
TECHNICAL ADVICE What’s the difference between toughened and heat soaked glass? When it comes to glazing, safety glass should always be used to ensure no injuries are sustained in the event of a breakage. Toughened glass is an excellent type of safety glass as...
TECHNICAL ADVICE A Guide to Decorative Glazing When it comes to integrating decorative glazing within your aluminum windows and doors, functionality should not be the only thing that comes to mind. With modern glazing advances glass can now be used to improve...
TECHNICAL ADVICE Thermal Performance of Glazing Explained In construction, glazing systems such as windows and doors are given U value which dictates their thermal performance. This is tested by measuring the heat flow rate through the element as well as monitoring...
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