Beyond the Glass

Beyond the Glass is the podcast for professionals who engineer, install, and innovate in the world of high-performance PVC windows. Each episode dives deep into the unseen systems that drive thermal comfort, airtightness, acoustic control, and structural resilience. From frame chamber design to condensation prevention, from regulatory compliance to retrofit challenges—we unpack the details that matter on site and in spec. Hosted by the team behind ChassisPlus.be, this show is your audio blueprint for mastering modern window technology.

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Silent by Design: How Window Assemblies Really Block Noise (and Where They Fail

In this eye-opening episode of Beyond the Glass , hosts Jan Verhoeven and Marie Dubois dive deep into why expensive "soundproof" windows often fail to deliver the peace and quiet homeowners expect. Through practical examples, real-world case studies, and expert insights, they reveal that most noise problems aren't about glass quality—they're about system failures in assembly, installation, and airtightness. Runtime: ~60 minutes Hosts: Jan Verhoeven (Building Systems Expert) & Marie Dubois (H...

Jan 12, 2026•5 min•Ep. 4

Installation Proof, Not Promises: The Compliance Checklist for High-Performance PVC Windows

In this comprehensive episode of Beyond the Glass, host Jan Verhoeven tackles one of the most critical—yet often overlooked—aspects of window performance: the installation itself. While homeowners and builders focus on choosing premium PVC windows with triple glazing and advanced hardware, the uncomfortable truth is that even the best window can perform like a cheap one if the installation fails. Jan delivers a practical, step-by-step compliance checklist that covers every phase of a high-perfor...

Jan 12, 2026•5 min•Ep. 3

Thermal Bridging – How Microscopic Details Cost Thousands in Energy Losses, and How to Eliminate Them at Design Phase

Here's something shocking: in modern buildings, tiny construction details you can barely see can waste up to 60% of your heating energy. Most building owners have no idea it's happening. Welcome to Episode 2 of Beyond the Glass, where we dive deep into thermal bridging—the invisible enemy of building efficiency. These aren't dramatic structural failures. They're millimeter-scale decisions made during design and construction that create shortcuts for heat to escape around your insulation. In this...

Dec 31, 2025•5 min•Ep. 2

Why Condensation Isn't a Window Problem

Beyond the Glass Podcast – Episode 1 Episode Description Why Condensation Isn't a Window Problem Water droplets on your new triple-glazed windows? Before you call the installer, you need to hear this. In this inaugural episode of Beyond the Glass , we dismantle the most common misconception in residential construction: that condensation means you've got bad windows. Spoiler alert – you don't. Drawing on 30 years of installations across Overijse and Flemish Brabant, we explain why modern high-per...

Dec 31, 2025•5 min•Ep. 1

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