Smarter Glass, Better Living Video series

Episode 1: Start the journey with us

Join Resident Builder Peter Wolfkamp as he launches our Smarter Glass, Better Living series. In this introduction, Peter explains why we’ve created this series and what you can expect as we break down retrofit double glazing in simple, everyday terms.

Many Kiwi homeowners want to understand how retrofit double glazing works and which glass options are right for their homes. This series is designed to give you clear, practical insights so you can make confident, informed decisions.

Whether you're renovating or exploring Retrofit, you’ll learn how modern glass technology can improve comfort, energy efficiency, and overall living quality in New Zealand homes.

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Episode 2: Demystifying Retrofit Double Glazing in New Zealand homes

Smarter Glass, Better Living

See retrofit double glazing in action. In our latest video, Peter Wolfkamp explains the retrofit double glazing process for aluminium and timber windows and why Low E is the smart choice for New Zealand homes. Learn what changes. Understand how modern double glazing reduces heat loss, reduces overheating, and tackles condensation with minimal disruption and strong results.

Get the full story and read our blog as it breaks down what you need to know about retrofit double gazing in New Zealand so you can choose confidently. Start here. Watch the video, then read the blog to see how Retrofit by Metro Glass can help you upgrade to energy efficient windows that suit your home and budget.

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Episode 3: The real impact of Double Glazing in New Zealand Homes

Discover why retrofit double glazing is one of the most effective ways to improve warmth, reduce condensation, and lower energy costs without replacing your existing windows.

Watch Episode 3 with Resident Builder Peter Wolfkamp and find out why homeowners are upgrading:

• Warmer winters, cooler summers

• Less condensation and mould

• Lower power bills

• Light filled, peaceful homes

• Tailored glass solutions for every room

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Episode 4: Single glazing vs double glazing: see the difference for yourself

If your home feels cold in winter or struggles to stay comfortable, your windows could be the reason. In Episode 4 of Smarter Glass, Better Living, Resident Builder Peter Wolfkamp walks through a simple heat loss experiment that shows in seconds the real difference between single glazing and double glazing in New Zealand homes. Using a visual heat transfer test with Metro’s Xcel Low E double glazing, this episode explains:

• How much heat escapes through single glazed windows

• Why double glazing slows heat loss so effectively

• What this means for warmth, condensation, and comfort at home

This experiment turns science into something you can actually see helping homeowners understand whether double glazing is worth it for their home. Watch the video and read the full blog below to see the difference for yourself.

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Episode 5: Condensation on your windows? Here’s why and what helps

If you’re dealing with condensation or “crying windows” every winter, your windows could be the reason.

In Episode 5 of Smarter Glass, Better Living, we break down why condensation is so common in New Zealand homes and explain how retrofit double glazing helps reduce it by keeping the inside of your windows warmer.

This episode covers:

• What causes condensation on windows

• Why it’s worse in winter and overnight

• How single glazing contributes to “crying windows”

• How retrofit double glazing helps reduce condensation and improve comfort

Watch the video and read the blog to understand what’s happening in your home and what can make a real difference.

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