Replacing your conservatory window glass replacement glass with modern options will improve the energy efficiency of your North East property. Pilkington glass products have high levels of thermal insulation and solar control properties, helping to reduce heating bills whilst keeping your home warm all year round.
We repair conservatories that have condensation trapped in double glazing. It is a sign that the glass isn't properly constructed, allowing heat to escape and cold air to enter.
Low-E-Plus Self-Cleaning Glass
High-performance glass such as our Low-E glass will dramatically reduce heat transfer, assisting you reduce cooling and heating costs. This kind of glass blocks harmful UV rays and keeps your furniture and fabrics looking fresher for longer. Less energy consumption reduces the wear and tear on your heater and AC and can save your money over time.
As opposed to regular windows, Low-E glass comes with an invisible coating that blocks heat from escaping your home to the cold outside. This keeps you warm in winter and cool in summer. This kind of glass is easier to maintain and is more resistant to condensation.
Pilkington Activ glass is self-cleaning and has a dual action coating that helps get rid of dirt build-up on your glass conservatory. This kind of glass is coated with a photocatalytic coating that reacts to sun's radiations and breaks down dust particles. This type of glass also has a hydrophobic surface which makes it easier to clean the glass by simply washing it down.
This type of glass can be used for sun rooms, conservatories and other large areas of your home. In addition to its energy-saving properties it can also help reduce outside noise and create an indoor space that you can enjoy all through the year.
Our ENERGY STAR(r) low-emissivity glass is available in a range of colours and patterns that can be incorporated into your existing decor. The ENERGY STAR rating is an energy efficiency indicator that compares the performance of products to the strict requirements of the government for energy efficient construction. This permits us to provide products with the lowest U-values (the amount of heat lost from the building) and also lower shading coefficients.
Suncool(tm) Glass
Pilkington Suncool(tm) glass assists in minimise solar heat gain and manage glare, particularly in hot climates. Its coating is designed to reflect the short-wave solar radiation while allowing the longer waves (generated by heating, lighting and the building's occupants) to flow through without obstruction. This balances solar control and high levels of natural lighting.
The neutral blue SN 70/35 type offers superior solar protection with low internal reflections and high light transmission, which is ideal for large areas. This allows the maximum amount of light to flood into buildings whilst cutting down on the requirement for artificial lighting. This can save energy and money on the cooling and heating of buildings all year round.
We used this glass to replace 380m2 of windowpanes at the Ridge Primary School and Gig Mill Primary Schools in Dudley, West Midlands. This included the assembly room, entrance corridors offices and ICT Suites, as well as the nursery, corridors, and restrooms. The new glass has allowed the schools to maintain a comfortable temperature and also save the cost of cooling and energy costs.
As a leading Maryland Sunroom contractor, we work with the best glass manufacturers to offer our customers top-quality products and services characterized by personalized solutions and reliable finishes. We can install triple- or double-paned windows with Advanced Low-E and insulating Argon between the panes. This blocks 85% of ultraviolet rays from the sun.
The BarrierXP TK2 Plus glass package comes with two surfaces made of low-emissivity (Low-E) glass and argon gas, as well as the Intercept Warm-Edge Structural Foam Spacer System. The patent-pending U channel design of the Intercept Spacer minimizes thermal conduction and increases sealing longevity. This results in exceptional energy savings and makes your Maryland sunroom cozy all year long.
Toughened Safety Glass
Toughened glass, also known as tempered glass or safety glass is up to five times stronger than standard glass of the same thickness. It is created by heating annealed glass to high temperatures before rapidly cooling it down, which strengthens its structure and makes it much more resistant to heat and damage. When glass is broken the toughened glass breaks up into small, blunt cube-shaped fragments that are much less likely to cause injury than sharp shards of regular glass.
The toughening process can be used to upgrade existing windows and doors, or to create new ones. This kind of glass is suitable for areas that need increased durability or thermal resistance like conservatory window repairs roofing, glass splashbacks, shower doors, or as shelves and tabletops in kitchens and bathrooms. It is also employed in commercial buildings for glass wall panels and access doors to defibrillation and fire safety equipment, as well as stairs balustrades.
It is important to consider the type of glass you will use on the walls and masonry surrounding the new windows and doors. This will reduce the amount of energy that is lost through the window and reduce the need for costly insulation.
Another benefit of using toughened glass is that it helps to reduce condensation and damp in your home. This is because the glass can absorb the moisture in the air before it can escape through the frame into the room.
Toughened glass is also an excellent option for windows and doors for those who want to reduce noise coming from the outside. It is quieter when it breaks as it creates a thud that is dull instead of the usual cracking or shattering.
Leaded Glass
Leaded glass is a popular choice for enhancing the design of your conservatory. Its beauty is a great way to enhance natural light and creates a warm space you can enjoy all year. It's important to remember that these windows are fragile and require regular maintenance and repairs to keep them looking stunning.
Lamb Studios has the skill and know-how to restore your leaded windows or create new windows for your home or business. We employ a variety of materials to meet your specific needs and aesthetic preferences. For instance, our transparent panels let in plenty of light, while our double-glazed options that are insulated offer energy savings and also reduce noise.
When working with glass that is leaded, we begin by creating an intricate pattern to guide the cutting of the individual pieces of glass. The glass is then cut with various tools like cutting glass with a glass cutter, and breaking or running pliers. The pieces of glass will then be fitted into a lead come which is a metal strip that holds the window in position. The lead came is shaped to match any style and can include intricate details such as beveled edges or textures.
The final product is soldered together to create an extremely stable, secure window. It is essential to only make use of a solder that has the same melting point as the alloy used in the lead glass and the came when the window was initially designed. If you're not careful, you could ruin the delicate lead work and compromise the strength of the window.
Over time, your leaded glass will oxidize and it is essential to maintain the glass by regularly applying patina oil. This will help slow down the process of oxidation and will prevent it from causing damage to your window.
Laminated Glass
Laminated glass for conservatory windows is popular because it is safe and provides security. It is created by gluing together two panes of glass using a plastic interlayer that can be either polyvinyl butyral (PVB) or ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA). This makes it more difficult to break in and less likely to shatter into sharp pieces. It also provides an additional layer of protection from the sun's damaging UV rays which can cause fading of fabrics and furniture.
It is also more durable and sound-proof than regular annealed glasses. It is available in a range of colors to match the interior design. Interlayers that can be switched on and off can be added to make a glass panel transparent when it is turned off, and transparent when a small amount of current is passed through it.
Like laminated glass that is tempered, it is a long-lasting option that requires less maintenance than other types of windows. However it is crucial to remember that the interlayer can delaminate from the glass if moisture causes bonding agents to weaken. This risk can be reduced by keeping both the glass and the interlayer in good condition and using mild cleaning solvents.
Laminated glass can be recycled unlike tempered glass that is treated chemically. This is accomplished by putting glass in a machine that separates the film from the glass. The inner film is then melted and used for another application. This is a greener alternative to dumping the glass and film as waste. It is also more secure than using denatured alcohol or a flammable liquid to melt the glass laminated.