Knowledge base

Everything about custom glass.

Practical guides on measuring up, comparing glass types, applications and maintenance — written from hands-on experience.

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Calculate the insulation value of single, double or triple glazing — choose coating, cavity and gas.

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Choosing & ordering glass

Choosing, measuring, processing and ordering — everything to order custom glass with confidence.

Insulation & safety

HR++, triple, vacuum glass, tempered and laminated glass, U-value and safety standards.

Insulation & safety

Safety glass under 85 cm: when is it necessary?

When do you need safety glass? The 85 cm rule explained, tempered vs…

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Insulation & safety

Vacuum glass vs HR++ glass: which is better for your home?

Vacuum glass or HR++ glass? Compare on insulation, thickness, price…

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Insulation & safety

Vacuum glass in practice: what does it really look like?

Small dots or a cap in your vacuum glass? Find out what micro spacers…

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Insulation & safety

U-value of glass: what does it mean and why is it important?

The U-value of glass explained: what it means, which values ​​belong…

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Insulation & safety

Triple glazing: when is it smart and when not?

Triple glazing explained: when it makes sense (new build and new…

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Insulation & safety

Compare insulating glass: HR++, triple or vacuum glass?

HR++, triple and vacuum glass compared for insulation, thickness…

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Insulation & safety

ISDE subsidy for insulating glass: this is how it works

ISDE subsidy for HR++, triple and vacuum glazing: amounts, U-value…

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Insulation & safety

HR++ glass: what is it and when do you choose it?

HR++ glass explained: structure, U-value and the difference with…

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Insulation & safety

Soundproof glass: what really works?

How soundproof glazing really works: asymmetric build-up, laminated…

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Insulation & safety

Laminated glass: what it is and when to use it

Laminated (VSG) safety glass explained: build-up (33.1, 44.2), how it…

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Insulation & safety

Toughened or laminated safety glass: which one?

Toughened (ESG) versus laminated (VSG) safety glass, per situation…

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Insulation & safety

Tempered glass: what is it and when do you use it?

Toughened (ESG) safety glass explained: far stronger than ordinary…

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Insulation & safety

Fire-resistant glass: when do you need it?

Fire-resistant glass explained: when you need it, the classes E, EW…

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Insulation & safety

Choosing balustrade glass: which glass do you need?

Balustrade glass for balconies, stairs or mezzanines: why laminated…

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Renovation & frames

Replacing existing glass, listed buildings, glazing beads and insulation in old frames.

Renovation & frames

Glaslat maten en typen: welke lat heb je nodig?

Alle glaslat- en neuslattypen met hun nettomaat en sponning: A1, C2…

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Beglazingsblokjes: welke kleur en maat heb je nodig?

Stelblokjes, tunnelblokjes en keggen: de kleurcodering per dikte…

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Glass ventilation grille: when do you need it?

When a vent in the glazing is required for HR++ and insulating glass…

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Nose beads and cover beads: what are they?

Nose beads and cover beads explained: drainage for timber frames and…

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Renovation & frames

Heritage glass or vacuum glazing for old frames?

Monument glass or vacuum glass for old window frames? Difference in…

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Renovation & frames

Wood rot due to poor glazing: recognize and solve

Rot around windows usually starts with failing sealant, beads or…

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Renovation & frames

Replacing glazing beads with insulating glass

When new glazing beads are needed, nose bead versus cover bead, per…

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Renovation & frames

Replacing stained glass: what options are there?

Keep stained glass and insulate better: restore it, set it into…

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Renovation & frames

Replacing single glass: what are your options?

Replacing single glazing with HR++, vacuum or triple glazing: your…

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Renovation & frames

Replacing double glazing: when is it necessary?

When should you replace double glazing? Recognize old or leaky double…

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Renovation & frames

Does thicker insulating glass fit in my existing frame?

Swapping single or old double glazing for HR++, triple or vacuum…

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Products & applications

Shower screen, mirror, table top, balustrade, doors and more — explained per application.

Products & applications

Glass windshield: which glass do you choose?

Glass windbreak for terrace, balcony or roof terrace: which safety…

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Products & applications

Glass shelf: which thickness and fixing?

Which thickness per span and load, why toughened glass, which…

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Products & applications

Replacing display cabinet glass: what to know

A new door, shelf or sliding pane for a display cabinet: which…

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Products & applications

Ordering a custom mirror: what to look out for

Pick the right thickness (4 or 6 mm) and edge finish, choose round or…

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Products & applications

Glass kitchen back wall: what should you pay attention to?

Glass kitchen back wall: which glass (tempered), which thickness…

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Products & applications

Installation glass: what is it and when do you use it?

Installation glass explained: Custom tempered glass with holes…

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Products & applications

Glass wall or room divider: what to look out for

Which safety glass (toughened or laminated), what thickness, fixing…

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Custom glass table top: thickness and finish

Which thickness suits which use, when the glass needs toughening…

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Products & applications

Make your own sliding glass doors for a display cabinet

Make your own sliding glass doors step by step: choose sliding window…

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Products & applications

Custom glass door: what to look out for

A made-to-measure glass door in toughened glass: hinged, pivot or…

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Products & applications

Glass clamps or point fixings for a balustrade?

Glass clamps vs point holders for a glass balustrade: the difference…

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Products & applications

Glass for veranda or canopy: which glass do you need?

Glass for a veranda, patio cover or skylight: why laminated safety…

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Custom shower enclosure: what to look out for

Choose 8 or 10 mm toughened glass, measure the clear opening…

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Roof glazing: which glass do you need?

Roof glazing for skylights and conservatories: why laminated safety…

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Maintenance & problems

Scratches, cleaning, condensation, draughts and broken or leaking glass — spotting and fixing.

Maintenance & problems

Which sealant do you use for what?

Glazing sealant, silicone, sanitary sealant, acrylic or mirror…

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Maintenance & problems

Solving drafts on windows: cause and solution

Draft at windows? Discover where the cold air comes from and which…

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Maintenance & problems

Removing mold from sealant: what can you do?

Mold in the sealant edge of your bathroom or kitchen? Find out when…

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Maintenance & problems

Broken window: replace or repair glass?

When does broken glass need replacing and when can it be repaired?…

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Maintenance & problems

Windows fog up on the inside: cause and solution

Windows fogging up on the inside? Discover why condensation forms…

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Maintenance & problems

Failed double glazing: spot it and replace it

Condensation or haze between the panes? How to recognise failed…

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Maintenance & problems

Scratch in glass: can you repair that?

Repair or replace scratch in glass? The nail test, polishing light…

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Maintenance & problems

Cold downdraught at windows: cause and cure

A cold downdraught feels like a draught but has a different cause.…

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Maintenance & problems

Removing limescale from shower glass

Remove limescale on shower glass with diluted vinegar or mild…

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Maintenance & problems

Cleaning glass without streaks

The right technique, which products work and which do not, and how to…

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Maintenance & problems

Condensation on windows: inside, outside or between?

Where the condensation sits tells you the cause: inside means…

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Maintenance & problems

Crack in double glazing: what now?

Repair or replace a crack in double glazing? Discover why you usually…

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