Conservatory Window Glass Replacement
Replacing your conservatory glass with modern alternatives will increase the 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 comfortable all year round.
Condensation trapped in double-glazed windows is one of the most frequent problems we fix on conservatories. It indicates that the glass is not properly sealed, allowing heat escape and cold air to get inside.
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Our Low-E glass, for example can reduce heat transfer dramatically and save you money on cooling and heating costs. This type of glass blocks harmful UV rays, and keeps your furniture and other fabrics looking newer for longer. Energy consumption is reduced, which reduces wear on your heater and AC which saves your money over time.
As opposed to regular windows, Low-E glass has an invisible coating that stops heat from moving out of your home to the cold outside. This helps to keep your home warmer in winter and cooler in the summer. This type of glass is easy to maintain and is more resistant to condensation.
Pilkington Activ glass is self-cleaning and comes with a dual-action coating that helps to get rid of dirt build-up on your conservatory glass. This kind of glass is coated with a photocatalytic layer that reacts to sunlight's radiation 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 kind of glass is suitable for conservatories, sunrooms and other large glazed areas within your home. In addition to its energy-saving qualities, it can help to reduce outside noise and create an ambiance that you can enjoy all year round.
Our ENERGY STAR(r) rated low-emissivity glass is available in a variety of colors and patterns that will complement your existing decor. The ENERGY STAR is an assessment that compares the products' performance to strict government criteria on energy efficient construction. This enables us to offer products with the lowest U-values (the rate at which heat is lost from a building) as well as lower shading coefficients.
Suncool(tm) Glass
Pilkington Suncool (tm) Glass helps reduce solar heat gain, and control glare in hot climates. The coating is designed to allow short-wave solar radiation to be reflected while allowing longer waves (generated from heating, lighting and the buildings' inhabitants) to pass through. This balances solar control with a high level of natural light.
The neutral blue of the SN 70/35 type offers superior solar protection, and an exceptionally low internal reflection and excellent light transmission, which is ideal for large areas of glazing. This allows the maximum amount of natural light into the building whilst cutting down on artificial lighting. This can result in energy savings as well as money saved on cooling and heating buildings throughout the year.
The glass was used to replace 380m2 of windowspanes of Ridge Primary School, Gig Mill Primary School and Dudley Primary Schools located in West Midlands. This included the assembly hall, the entrance corridors offices, corridors and ICT suites, as also the nursery, toilets and corridors. The new glass helped maintain a pleasant temperature, while also saving money on air conditioning bills and energy costs, creating an improved learning environment.
As a top Maryland Sunroom contractor, we cooperate with the best glass manufacturers to offer our customers top-quality products and services, marked by customized solutions and durable finishes. We can install triple or double-pane windows that feature Advanced Low-E and insulating argon between the panes that block 85% of the sun's ultraviolet Rays.
BarrierXP Plus glass package BarrierXP Plus glass package contains two glass surfaces made of Low-E (Low-E) glass, argon gas-filled, and the Intercept Warm Edge Structural Foam Spacer System. The patent-pending U channel design of the Intercept Spacer reduces thermal conduction and improves sealing longevity. This leads to remarkable energy savings and keeps your Maryland sunroom comfortable all year round.
Toughened Safety Glass
Toughened glass, also known as safety glass or tempered is up to five times stronger than standard glass of the same thickness. It is made by heating annealed glasses to high temperatures, and then cooling them rapidly. This makes the structure stronger and makes the glass more resistant to heat damage and impacts. When it is broken toughened glass breaks into small, blunt, cube-shaped fragments that are much less likely to cause injury than the sharp shards of regular glass.
This method can be used to improve doors and windows that are in use or for creating new ones. This kind of glass is suitable for areas that need increased strength or thermal resistance like conservatory roofing, glass splashbacks, shower doors, or as shelves and tabletops in kitchens and bathrooms. It is also used in commercial buildings for glass wall panels as well as access doors for defibrillation and fire protection equipment, and stairs balustrades.
When installing windows and doors, it is crucial to consider the kind of glass that will be used to construct the walls and masonry surrounding them. This can help reduce the amount of energy lost through the glass, and also eliminates the need to install expensive insulation.
Another benefit of glasses with toughened glass is that they can reduce condensation and dampness in your home. This is due to the fact that toughened glass can absorb moisture from the air and block it from being able to escape through the frame into the room.
Toughened glass can be a good choice for your doors and windows if you are looking to cut down on noise from outside that enters your property. It is less noisy when it breaks as it creates a thud that is dull instead of the usual cracking or shattering.
Leaded Glass
Leaded glass is a stylish option to improve the design of your conservatory. Its beauty enhances the natural light, creating a warm space that can be enjoyed throughout the year. It is crucial to remember that windows are fragile and require regular maintenance and repair to ensure they remain beautiful.
Lamb Studios has the skill and experience to restore your leaded windows, or design new ones for your business or home. We provide a wide selection of materials to meet your preferences and needs. For instance, our clear panels let in plenty of light, and our double-glazed options that are insulated offer energy savings and also reduce noise.
When working with leaded glass we begin by drawing an intricate pattern that will guide the cutting of the individual pieces of glass. Glass is cut using a variety of tools, including breaking or running plier and glass cutters. The glass pieces will then be fitted into a lead come, which is a metallic strip that holds the window in place. The lead came can be customized to fit any design and it is also possible to add intricate details like beveled edges or designs to the window.
The finished product is connected to create an extremely stable, secure window. Use only a solder with an melting temperature that is comparable to the original alloy used to create the lead and glass. If you're not cautious, you could damage the delicate lead work and compromise the quality of the window.
Over time, your leaded glass may oxidize, and it is essential to maintain the window by applying patina oil. This will reduce the oxidisation and prevent the window from being damaged.
Laminated Glass
Laminated glass for conservatory windows is a popular choice because it is safe and provides security. It is made by bonding two glass panes using a plastic interlayer which can be either polyvinyl butyral (PVB) or ethylene-vinyl Acetate (EVA). This process makes it harder to break-ins and less likely to break into sharp fragments. It also adds an additional layer of protection from the sun's UV rays, which can cause interior furnishings and fabrics to fade.
It is also stronger and more sound-insulating than standard annealed glasses. It is available in a range of colors to complement the interior design. Switchable interlayers can also be added to make the panel opaque when switched off and transparent when a small amount of current flows through it.
Like the tempered glass, laminated glass is a strong option that requires less maintenance than other types of windows. It is essential to keep in mind that moisture could cause the bonding agents within the interlayer to weaken. The risk of this is reduced by keeping the glass and interlayer in good condition, using only mild cleaning solvents, and avoiding abrasions as well as excessive exposure to heat.
Laminated glass is recyclable unlike tempered glass that is treated chemically. This is accomplished by putting glass into a machine which separates the outer film from the glass. The inner film is then melted and used for another application. This is a better choice for the environment rather than throwing away the film and glass. It is also safer than the old method of breaking laminated glass and pouring into a flammable liquid like denatured alcohol to melt it away.