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24 Free acoustic calculator attracts new members
One of the most useful tools for acoustic calculations available!
20 INDUSTRY NEWS » 40 HERITAGE » 44 GLASS & SEALED UNITS » 55 HARDWARE & SECURITY » 67 BUSINESS » 78 INSTALLER SUPPORT
26 Don’t get caught with your trousers down
Phoenix Door Panels warns many installers could be unprepared. The Glazing Vault offers a variety of ‘off the shelf ’ solutions. Richard Christie advises BBC2 consumer rights programme on condensation in conservatories.
31 Step into the digital age
52 Don’t get done get Dom
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Standing out from the crowd
In an age where we all conform to every new standard how do we truly stand apart? The team at Dual Aspect Glass has a simple business plan that is achieving results.
64 It all hinges on specification
Ben Penson explains how choice of hinge plays an important part in meeting PAS 24 standards.
84 Inherently lazy or badly managed?
What is it that could be making the UK less productive?
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Seeing the bigger picture
Andrew Jenner, product manager of warm edge spacer manufacturer, Technoform Glass Insulation, discusses the ‘bigger picture’ of energy efficiency.
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Not so run-of-themill installation
No-one knows better that no two jobs are the same than Wakefield-based Bennion & Sons, as they were recently asked to do an installation on a rather unusual property.
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