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    Finding the cause of glass breakages

    Everyone knows that glass can break. If this does happen, it is important to understand the origin of glass breakage and learn best practices for identifying causes and finding solutions.
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    Self-cleaning glass: what do you need to know?

    Pilkington Activ™ the first commercially available self-cleaning glass has proven popular for everything from conservatory roofs to commercial facades. But, considering the long history of float glass, self-cleaning glass is still a relatively new product that some in the industry still have misconceptions about.
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    Transforming digital displays with Pilkington MirroView™

    In today’s tech-enabled world, creating decorative, practical and multi-functional spaces is a must. Pilkington MirroView™ digital display mirror is designed to transform interiors according to their use.
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    Specifying safety and security glass

    Safety and security glass has come a long way since the days of wired glazing thanks to significant advances in glass-making technology. Today’s superior products can offer much more than simply protection.
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    Autumn and condensation: the dew point

    As we entered the fall season, let’s explain why external condensation is common for homeowners, particularly at this time of year.
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    Solving the overheating problem

    Higher standards of air-tightness and thermal insulation in new build properties has meant some modern homes have become vulnerable to overheating. How glazing can help control the temperature of a home? mperature of a home? 

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    Keep noise out of your house

    In the recent years we can observe the growing trend of sound-insulating glass being used in residential properties. Let's look at ways to reduce noise in our homes specifying the right products.
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    Fighting the fade

    It’s well known that sunlight causes the dyes in fabrics, paints and other materials to fade over time. However, the reasons behind the effect and the measures homeowners and building designers can take to prevent it are more complex than you might think.
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    When tough is not enough: Solving the mystery

    Toughened glass is often specified in modern building design for its safety, strength and resistance to thermal breakage. Despite this, architects and specifiers can often be left bemused when glass breakages occur, as it can seem to be for no apparent reason.
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    Turning down the heat with solar control glazing

    With summer just around the corner, it is worth to review how advances in glazing technology can help control a building’s temperature and stave off the heat.
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