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...Pilkington Glass
Used in your windows, patio doors or conservatory, it will give you Lower fuel bills, Greater Comfort,
Reduced Condensation and its kind to the environment too. Clever technology from Pilkington Glass...making
better windows.
WHY IS PILKINGTON K GLASS SO SPECIAL? PILKINGTON K GLASS has a special coating developed by Pilkington Glass technologists to significantly improve the performance of double glazing. This coating - called a Low Emissivity or Low E coating - reduces the heat lost through your windows by reflecting the heat from fires and radiators back into your rooms, reducing the heat lost and your fuel bills. Although it reflects back heat from fires and radiators, the coating still allows heat from the sun to enter your home. And once inside this free heat is trapped by the coating, helping to warm your home. But that's not all, the coating also makes the windows themselves warmer, so that your home is more comfortable with no 'cold spots' near the windows. And, because the windows are warmer, unsightly and unwanted condensation is reduced. You probably have some other questions of your own about PILKINGTON K GLASS, so for the answers read on. |
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WHY IS YOUR HOME MORE COMFORTABLE? Eliminating 'Cold Spots'. The surface of a single glazed window is cold. Because glass on its own is a poor insulator, it is inefficient at keeping your heat in - and the cold out. Heat from your room is lost, and you have uncomfortable 'cold spots' near your windows. And when you sit near to a single glazed window in winter you feel cold and uncomfortable because you body also loses heat to this cold surface. The airspace in ordinary double glazing improves the insulation and the surface of the inner pane is not as cold as single glazing, so you don't feel as uncomfortable. However, double glazing incorporating PILKINGTON K GLASS has even better insulation, so the surface of the inner pane is even warmer than that of ordinary double glazing, and much warmer than that of single glazing. As a result the uncomfortable 'cold spots' near to your windows are virtually eliminated; you can sit near the windows without feeling cold. Your home is a much more comfortable place in which to live. |
CONSERVATORIES. Conservatories, because they are nearly all glass, and especially if they are unheated, are one area of the home which can really benefit from the increased insulation of PILKINGTON K GLASS. Because it virtually eliminates 'cold spots' you can use your conservatory for much longer periods in the year without feeling uncomfortable. If your conservatory is heated, using PILKINGTON K GLASS will bring all the benefits of improved insulation, reduced heat loss and lower fuel bills and give you an extra room to use throughout the year - whatever the weather. |
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| WHY IS CONDENSATION REDUCED? Condensation forms when warm, moist air comes into contact with a cold surface. The most common place for condensation to form in the home is on the glass in windows, patio doors and conservatories especially if a lot of moist air is being produced either by occupants cooking, or somebody taking a shower. Because single glazed windows are so cold, condensation readily forms on the surface. The surface of an ordinary double glazed window is warmer, so the likelihood of condensation forming is reduced. With PILKINGTON K GLASS installed in your double glazing, the surface of the inner glass is so warm that condensation on the glass is virtually eliminated. |
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| Pilkington has managed to secure a BSI registration. Certificate No. FM20662. |
Pilkington has also secured The Queens award for environmental achievement. |
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All glass lets in heat from the sun in a form known as 'short wave' radiation. This
radiation is absorbed by the walls and floor of the home and is then given off (re-radiated)
in a form known as 'long wave' radiation. This is the type of heat that is produced by your fires
and radiators. It is this 'long wave' heat that the special coating on PILKINGTON K GLASS
reflects back into your home, so the free heat from the sun is trapped by the coating and
helps to subsidize your heating bills. You may be thinking that this could cause your home to be
unbearably hot during summer, but this is not the case. The added insulation provided by the
PILKINGTON K GLASS coating is at its most effective when there is a significant difference
between the inside and outside temperatures, as would be the case in winter. In summertime, the
difference in these temperatures is very small (they may even be the same), so the extra insulating
effect of PILKINGTON K GLASS is suppressed, and your home does not become unbearably hot.
Pilkington Activ™ Self-Cleaning Glass uses the forces of nature to maintain its clear appearance
without leaving unsightly streaks . In a dual-action process organic dirt is broken down by daylight
and is then washed away by rain, thus making it environmentally friendly and very easy to maintain .
The benefits of self-cleaning glass are numerous. If you clean your own windows you will save time
and energy as cleaning windows will be a thing of the past; if you currently employ a window cleaner,
you'll save money to spend on things you really enjoy. Pilkington Activ™ Self-Cleaning Glass can
also be combined with a range of different products to offer many additional benefits (such as
thermal, solar and noise control).
Pilkington Activ™ not only brings you fantastic low maintenance glass cleaning but also allows
you to combine it with various products for the ultimate in glass solutions.
A revolution in glass
Self-cleaning glass has been described as an impossible dream. Yet, following an intensive
research and development programme by Pilkington – inventors of the universally used float
glass process, and the world's leading glass manufacturer - Pilkington Activ™ does just that.
Its unique dual action uses the forces of nature to help keep the glass free from organic dirt,
giving you not only the practical benefit of less cleaning, but also clearer, better-looking windows.
The benefits of Pilkington Activ ™
• The world's first self-cleaning glass.
• Saves you time and money, and is safer than cleaning your own windows.
• Unique coating breaks down and loosens even heavy organic soiling.
• Also works even on cloudy days and during the night.
• Can be used in almost any external domestic application – ideal for conservatories and windows
• Will not be worn away or rubbed off under normal conditions – lasts the lifetime of the glazing itself.
• Easily cleaned during dry spells by hosing down or wiping with a soft cloth and warm soapy water.
• Also available – Pilkington Activ ™ Blue, combining self-cleaning properties with solar control
performance for conservatory roofs.
• Can be used in conjunction with other Pilkington glass products to provide increased energy
efficiency and save on heating bills.
• Created and manufactured by the world's leading glass producer – Pilkington.
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For more information about Pilkington Glass get in touch with us here at Clevedon Window Centre, either by Phone: 01934 877717 or by using the E-mail link on the menu to the left. |
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