A practical guide to aluminium, glass and the choices behind a considered specification.
What is a thermal break?
The small separation inside an aluminium frame that changes how heat moves through it.
02What is Uw?
Read the thermal value for the complete window, including its frame and glazing.
03What is Ug?
Understand the glass value and where it fits within a complete window specification.
04Double or triple glazing?
Look beyond the number of panes to find the right glass assembly for an opening.
05How curtain walls work
An introduction to glazed external envelopes and the ways they are assembled.
06Minimal windows, explained
Slim sightlines and concealed frames begin with careful planning around the opening.
07Aluminium or PVC?
Compare complete window systems through the priorities of your project.
08A closer look at powder coating
Colour, texture and protection come together in the finish of an aluminium profile.
09Understanding anodizing
An electrochemical treatment that develops the surface of aluminium itself.
10Understanding CE marking
How the marking relates to declared construction-product performance.
