Glazing
Glazing services by Sheerwater Glass
We provide quality and efficient glazing services
To ‘glaze’ a window is to place glass in it, and this is traditionally achieved by using putty and a timber frame. Many people often decide to re-glaze (hack out and glass – HOG) windows. There are many reasons for doing this, but it usually happens when the original window is in a good enough condition to keep, but the glass needs to be replaced.
Windows can be re-glazed when the original glass breaks or when the putty has aged, failing and letting draughts through. Another reason many people choose to re-glaze traditional timber windows is if the glass is not secure enough to defend your home from both the elements and intruders.
- We are experts in glazing services
- Excellent thermal efficiency benefits
- High performance values
Fensa Registered Company
FENSA is an acronym for the ‘Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme’. Set up by the Glass and Glazing Federation, it allows double glazing companies to self-certify compliance with Building Regulations. There are several reasons why you should check for the FENSA logo when looking to have new windows and doors fitted in your home.
BSI Kitemark - Window Installation
Sheerwater Glass is one of only a handful of companies that has achieved the industry’s highest standard, BS 8213 for the survey and installation of windows and external door sets.
QA National Warranties
The insurance intermediary company QANW is responsible for protecting consumers through insurance policies. QANW has been in the business for over 25 years and has formed close associations with various building contractors and trade associations throughout the UK.
City & Guilds - Level 3 Qualified
The educational organisation City & Guilds are known for their vast levels of assessment, offering employees and workforces with the skills they require for many years. This seal of approval provided through their accreditation gives customers the confidence they require. Two of our employees, one in management and the other in our service department are qualified to City & Guilds level 3. This level of accreditation is highly sought after, with City & Guilds working with some of the leading brands of various sectors to offer the highest standard of training. The accreditation offered by City & Guilds is valued significantly, showcasing a businesss expertise, dedication and knowledge. In achieving this level of qualification, customers can feel assured that they are receiving the highest standard of work and customer service. City & Guilds and the City & Guilds logo are trademarks of the City and Guilds of London Institute and used under licence.
Checkatrade - Proud Members
Finding a tradesman is not always an easy task, especially when you’re unsure whether he or she is trustworthy. After all, you’ll be inviting this person into your private home, so you need make sure that they are reliable.
GQA Qualified
GQA Qualifications is an Awarding Organisation for specialist sectors and occupational roles. Qualifications cover the Glass, Construction, Coating and Print industries.
PASMA Tower Trained
Our team are fully trained in the assembling, dismantling, moving and inspecting mobile access towers and working at height.
BFRC Rated
Our products are BFRC rated, an independent verification of the energy efficiency of our windows and doors. BFRC rated energy efficient windows and energy efficient doors carry a ‘rainbow’ label.
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Experts in Glazing
Our specialist glazing team has been installing windows and doors in Surrey for more than 40 years. With our skilled workmanship and attention to detail, glazing from Sheerwater Glass will last well into the future. We dont believe in pushy sales pitches either, so you know you can rely on us for an honest and reliable service. We take pride in sourcing and installing only the highest quality products and materials, for your peace of mind and value for money.
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Energy Efficient
Promising excellent thermal efficiency and energy efficiency ratings, our double and triple glazed units will help keep your household bills to a minimum. Dont spend money on your heating just for it to pour out your existing windows! Keep your home warm and cosy with our incredibly efficient double glazing and keep the cold outside where it belongs.
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High Performance
As well as looking fantastic, our double glazing also performs incredibly well. Performing outstandingly against the elements, we ensure your new window or door will not only look great, but itll perform well for years to come. We source and install only high quality products and materials, so you know you can rely on Sheerwater Glass for excellent results. We take pride in providing products that suit your needs, not ours and keep you and your family safe.
About Our Window Glazing
Should you have a need to replace a single pane or double glazed unit please call us on 01932 344415. The information that we would need in order to provide an estimate over the phone is:
- The window type i.e. double or single glazed
- The approximate size (to the nearest centimetre) of the visible glass
- The material of the frame round the glass i.e. uPVC, Timber or Aluminium
- The floor the broken glass is on
- The geographic location
Old or damaged electrical wiring poses both a health and fire risk and therefore they need to be maintained and updated if necessary. Our checks will provide you with a complete report of your wiring quickly and without intrusion.
Better Insulation with Double and Triple Glazing
Windows were in the past single glazed, but as technology became more advanced, double glazing has become the standard. Over the past few years triple glazed windows have become more popular. However, triple glazing can be expensive and it usually only makes financial sense to fit triple glazing if the rest of the property is supremely well insulated. Our Slimline uPVC double glazed windows are the most energy efficient of their kind and have a WER of A+ as standard.
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Understanding U Values
Wind
ows and the glass that is used to use to make them are assigned U-values. A U-value is a rating that gives you an idea of how adept the glass is at keeping heat inside a property.
The lower the rating is, the better the level of terminal instance given, a U-value of 0 would indicate that no heat is likely to escape through the window. This is something that many people bear in mind when investing in new windows or reinforcing old ones. If you already have uPVC windows it is possible to improve the window energy rating of the window (WER) by upgrading the current double glazed units.
Building Regulations in the UK state that new-build windows can have a U-value of no more than 1.8. A rating of zero is currently unaffordable, so the best that you can currently expect to achieve from even the best windows is a rating of 0.6.
It is worth remembering that windows can only do so much in terms of insulation, and if your walls are badly-insulated, you can still expect to lose heat from the property relatively quickly no matter how good your windows are.
New Life from Secondary Glazing
Secondary glazing is often used to strengthen windows that have double-glazed glass inside them as an alternative to simply replacing the windows.
Once double-glazed windows reach the end of their perceived useful life which can take two decades they can be reinforced with secondary glazing instead of being thrown away.
This reduces the strain on the landfill sites and cuts costs for homeowners too. Secondary glazing is also regularly used for single pane windows too, especially in situations where the original character of the windows needs to be retained.
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If you would like secondary glazing, we will give you an estimated cost then if you are happy with the price, we will arrange for a home visit to obtain the exact sizes of the pane for manufacturing purposes. We will then order the item and arrange a convenient time for the fitting of the replacement items.
We can repair broken windows and doors, replace foggy sealed units, repair leaded lights and much more.
WE HAVE GLAZED THE HOMES OF THE STARS, BANKS, LOCAL COUNCIL OFFICES, SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES.
The next time you have that little disaster CONTACT US for a free quotation.
When single, double or even triple glazed windows need to be fixed quickly, we can help to put things right. Whether a window has been broken or simply reached the end of its useful life, estimates for replacement glazing can usually be given over the phone. A visit to the relevant property is then made to take measurements for manufacturing, before the new glass is fitted.