City Sound Advice & Guides
Using Secondary Glazing for Heritage conservation
We all value possessions from our past as they serve as a reminder of a certain period in our lives, helping to keep them alive, not only for ourselves, but to teach our children about a time and age they will never experience. The preservation of...
The best window dressings for privacy
Whatever type of property you live in, ensuring you have complete privacy is always a high priority. Our windows provide the only way for others to see inside our homes and for those with nearby neighbours or positioned at street level it makes sense to...
When should I have Secondary Glazing installed
Your windows are often a good way to gauge the condition of your home overall. There are a number of tell-tale signs that will reveal whether or not you are in need of an upgrade to improve not only the aesthetic appeal but your overall quality of life....
What is the process of installing Secondary Glazing in Commercial properties
Installing new windows in your property is a quick and easy way to give it a new lease of life. This is especially true of commercial buildings which may date back some time, and if situated near busy roads can accumulate quite a thick layer of dirt and...
Choosing the right Secondary Glazing system
Knowing which secondary glazing system is the right one for your windows is not just a case of simply picking from a list. The size and shape are among many factors that will identify which one will produce the benefits you are looking for. Horizontal...
A brief history of Sash windows
The sash window design feels quintessentially British. With so many sturdily built Victorian and Georgian houses still standing across the country today, sash windows have remained a prominent and elegant feature that has played a key part in defining the...
Energy efficiency in commercial buildings
If you have acquired the leasehold for your commercial property, then you are no doubt in a strong position when it comes to controlling not only your finances but the sustained growth of your company within the premises. There are, however, still some...
Secondary Glazing Bay Window
Video Transcript: Hi, I'm Andy from City Sound and I'm going to be talking about secondary glazing on bay windows. It's quite a simple one, the layout of a bay normally consists of a window in the middle and a window to the left and a window to the right. Now, how we...
FAQs about listed buildings
While living in a grade listed building offers a whole range of prestigious advantages, knowing how and what you can alter in terms of the structural design can prove to be a confusing nightmare at times. It is always useful to have as much information to...
Sounds like trouble: New research suggests a link between noise pollution and health
The dangers of excessive noise? Medical professionals have long suspected that long term exposure to high levels of noise pollution can be bad for your health. Now research published in the British Medical Journal this month has made an apparent statistical connection...
Noise Pollution; The Facts
Noise is one of those funny things. What might sound pleasant and comforting to you and I, could be completely unpleasant to another. However, regardless of opinion, no one should be prevented from their right to enjoy their home or experience stress as a result of...
Building, selling or renting your property?
Are you thinking about building, selling or renting your property? Energy-saving has been the topic of conversation this year. What with the Government putting additional pressure on energy companies to help the country run more efficiently, saving energy is something...