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What can installers do about condensation? Let’s answer four common questions about condensation on windows, and outline what installers can do to help and advice customers.

As spring approaches, let us explain why external condensation can be a common problem for homeowners, especially at this time of year.

Glass breaking can be frustrating and perplexing, especially when it appears to happen for no reason. While diagnosing the cause of a fracture can be difficult for an installer, it is often necessary to find a solution and prevent similar breaks from happening again.

The use of modern technology in innovative ways is a more and more popular trend in interior design. This includes interactive mirrors such as Pilkington MirroView™, which are increasingly appearing in public places such as hotels, shopping malls, and airports. This type of product is also being used by individual customers who appreciate innovative solutions that fit in with the smart home concept.

How smart use of glazing can help residential developers to create low-energy homes without compromising on daylight levels or thermal comfort.

Natural light plays a major role in today’s modern design. Glass not only bridges the gap between the outdoors and indoors, enhancing energy conservation and occupant well-being, but also meets critical performance standards such as fire safety. Pilkington Fire-resistant Glass, a trusted choice for over 45 years, exemplifies how safety and aesthetics can seamlessly coexist.

Mirrors can create the illusion of added space and help to brighten rooms. There are several things to consider in order to maximise the benefits of mirrors as building features – the type of mirror, where it’s positioned, how it’s fixed and how to ensure safety are all important factors.

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.

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.

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?