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Log Cabins: More Than A Relic

Log cabins are small houses made from blocks of wood or timber. The timber used is usually unprocessed. Log cabins were the first generation houses built with a primary advantage of quick erection.It is usually half finished and one storey at the the most. The construction of a log cabin involves placing the logs on top each other, overlapping at ends. To make it stronger, people made notches on both ends of the logs. To keep the cabin weather proof the gaps were filled with moss. Continue reading

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Why Are Secondary Glazing And Condensation Linked To Each Other?

Secondary glazing and condensation are two terms that many people tend to not link together. However, if you are attempting to insulate your home through glazing, you need to have a pretty strong idea why these two terms are normally grouped together. Continue reading

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Mechanics Of The Ever Popular Sash Windows

Sash windows (also known as ‘hung’ sash-windows) have been around for about 400 years and remain the most popular window configuration to date. The name is derived from the fact that these windows contain at least one moving ‘sash’ in their design. The sash is the name given to the part that holds the glass panes (also called ‘lights’) in place. Continue reading

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Ways To Control Secondary Glazing And Condensation

What is secondary glazing and condensation, you may want to know. Secondary glazing is a sheet of plastic or glass that is added to a window and frame, in the hopes of improving thermal and sound insulation. It is cheaper than replacing the windows and does help cut the expense of keeping the place warm or cooler. And it can reduce the condensation if done will. Continue reading

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