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Achieving Soundproofing and Comfort in Modern Developments In commercial and multi-residential projects across New Zealand, acoustic performance is becoming a key factor in design and compliance. Whether it’s reducing road noise in city-centre apartments, homes or townhouses, managing sound in offices, or ensuring privacy in medical facilities, acoustic glass plays a critical role.This article explores the requirements, benefits, and considerations for using acoustic glass in commercial and...

When choosing windows for your next project, you must consider their strength -- especially regarding cracks and breaks. In this article, we explain what thermal stress breaks are, what causes them, and how to minimise the risk in your next project. We also cover various glass types and the factors that influence their strength.

There are many different types of glass that can be used for your windows, each of which can have an impact on the temperature, lighting, sound and overall comfort of your home. During the cooler winter months, having extra insulation can prove invaluable for the comfort of your family. Options such as low-E glass have good thermal performance and help your home stay drier, creating a healthier living environment.

When choosing new windows, most people consider the design features, such as opening style and joinery colour, however an important component that is often overlooked is the glass type. There’s more to windows than just what you see - the glass type you pick can have a significant impact on the temperature, lighting, sound and overall comfort of your home.