Commercial glazing is any windows on a commercial building, from shops and offices, to restaurants and factories. Many commercial properties have larger windows than an average home, which means specialist equipment is often needed to fit and maintain it. There are also specific health and safety regulations that only apply to commercial glazing. These include:
Regular glass that we use in our homes is designed to absorb solar energy, helping us to use the power of the sun to heat our homes. Commercial properties have more people and equipment generating heat, so commercial glazing must limit solar absorption.
Commercial properties have different exposure to the elements, they are often much taller and have a different footprint to a house. This means the glazing must be able to stand up to higher winds and harsher conditions. Windows must be able to withstand building sway, water penetration, temperature changes, and strong winds.
The design of double glazing - two panes of glass sandwich a layer of air in between - makes it a great thermal insulator. This trapped air does not conduct heat very well, which means a building with double glazing can retain heat and remain at a constant temperature all year round.
Maintaining a constant temperature in the building reduces the need for air conditioning and heating, which will reduce your energy bills. Heat stays in the building in the winter and during the summer the double glazing stops excess heat from entering the building.
Double glazing also provides acoustic insulation. It cuts down the level of noise that enters your building from the surroundings and it reduces the noise emitting from your building too, stopping you from creating noise pollution.
As a business, it’s important to make sure that your building presents the right image. Dirty windows and exteriors can create a terrible impression. Many commercial properties need specialist equipment to reach windows and clean the exterior. From abseiling window cleaners to hydraulic platforms, there are different ways to clean those hard to reach windows.
Windows are very significant structures in the design of a building. Beyond providing external view and controlling the inflow of air into the room, windows are also very significant in controlling room temperature, moisture and condensation and noise reduction.
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