Conservatory Window Glass Replacement
The replacement of 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, reducing heating costs while making your home more comfortable throughout the year.
Condensation that is trapped in double-glazed windows is one of the most common problems we repair on conservatories. 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
Our Low-E glass for instance can reduce heat transfer dramatically and save you money on heating and cooling costs. This type of glass blocks harmful UV rays and keeps your furniture and fabrics looking fresher for a longer period of time. Less energy consumption reduces wear on your AC and heater which saves you money over time.
Unlike repairmywindowsanddoors , Low-E glass is equipped with an invisible coating that prevents heat from escaping your home to the cold outside. This keeps you warm during the winter and cool in the summer. Additionally, this kind of glass is also simpler to maintain and more resistant to condensation.
Pilkington Activ glass is self-cleaning and comes with a dual-action coating to help remove dirt build-up from your glass conservatory. The exterior surface of this kind of glass has a photocatalytic coating that reacts with sun's rays to break down and loosen dust particles from the glass. Furthermore, this type of glass has a hydrophobic coating, which makes it easy to clean by simply hosing down the glass.
This type of glass is ideal for sunrooms, conservatories and other large glazed areas in your home. Its energy-saving features can reduce outside noise and create a cozy indoor environment that you can enjoy all year round.
Our ENERGY STAR (r) 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 against strict government standards for energy efficient construction. This enables us to offer products that have the lowest U-values (the rate at which heat is lost from the building) and also have lower shading coefficients.
Suncool(tm) Glass
Pilkington Suncool(tm) glass helps to minimise solar heat gain and control glare - especially in hot climates. The coating is designed to reflect short wave solar radiation, while allowing the long waves (generated by heating, lighting and the building's inhabitants) to pass through the glass unhindered. This effectively balances solar control with the high levels of natural light.
The neutral blue SN 70/35 type provides superior solar protection and has low internal reflections and excellent light transmission – perfect for large areas. This allows the maximum amount of light to enter buildings while cutting down on the requirement for artificial lighting. This can save energy and money in both the cooling and heating of buildings throughout the year.
We used this glass to replace 380m2 of windowpanes in the Ridge Primary School and Gig Mill Primary Schools in Dudley, West Midlands. This included the assembly room as well as the entrance corridor offices and ICT Suites - as well as the nursery, corridors and restrooms. The new glass helped keep the schools a pleasant temperature, while also saving money on costs for air conditioning and energy costs, which resulted in the best learning environment.
We are a top Maryland Sunroom contractor and work with the top manufacturers of glass to offer our customers top-notch products, services, and finishes that are marked by customized solutions. We can install triple or double-pane windows that feature Advanced Low-E and insulating argon between the panes which block 85 percent of sun's ultraviolet radiation.
The BarrierXP TK2 Plus glass package features two surfaces made of low-emissivity (Low-E) glass and argon gas, in addition to the Intercept Warm-Edge Structural Foam Spacer System. The patent-pending U channel design of the Intercept Spacer minimizes thermal conduction and increases seal longevity. This results in exceptional energy savings and keeps your Maryland sunroom warm all year long.
Toughened Safety Glass
Toughened glass, also known as safety glass or tempered is between four and five times stronger than normal glass of the same thickness. It is created by heating annealed glass to extremely high temperatures and then quickly cooling it, which strengthens its structure and makes it much more resistant to heat and damage. When glass is broken, the toughened fragments are tiny, blunt cubes which are less likely to cause injuries than sharp fragments.
The process of toughening can be used to improve doors and windows that are already in use, or to create new ones. This type of glass is suitable in areas that require more resistance to thermal or durability like conservatory roofing, glass splashbacks, shower doors, or as tabletops and shelves in bathrooms and kitchens. It is also used in commercial buildings for glass wall panels and access doors to defibrillation and fire protection equipment, and staircase balustrades.
When installing windows and doors, it is essential to consider the kind of glass that will be used for the walls and masonry surrounding them. This will help to reduce the amount of energy lost through the glass and prevents the need for expensive insulation.
Another benefit of glasses that are toughened is that they reduce condensation and dampness in your home. This is because toughened glass can absorb moisture from the air and stop it from being able to escape through the frame and into the room.
Toughened glass is also a good option for windows and doors for those who want to reduce noise coming from the outside. This is due to it producing a dull sound when broken, and is much less noisy than the shattering and cracking of standard glass.
Leaded Glass
Leaded glass is an elegant option to enhance the look of your conservatory. Its beauty enhances natural light and creates a warm space that you can enjoy all year round. It is crucial to remember that these windows are fragile and require regular maintenance and repair to ensure they remain beautiful.
Lamb Studios has the skill and experience to restore your historic leaded windows or create new windows for your home or business. We use a variety of materials to meet your specific needs and aesthetic preferences. For example, our clear panels maximize natural light, while our double-glazed options that are insulated can help conserve energy and reduce noise.
We begin by creating an outline that will guide us in cutting the glass. Glass is cut using a variety of tools, such as a breaking or running plier and glass cutters. The pieces of glass are then inserted into a lead came, which is a piece of metal that holds the window in the right place. The lead came can be shaped to fit any design and can include intricate details like beveled edges or textures.
The finished product is joined to form an extremely stable, secure window. Use only solder with temperatures that are similar to that of the alloy used to make the glass and lead came. It is possible to damage the delicate leadwork, and even compromise the strength of the window if not careful.
Over time, your leaded glass may oxidize, and it's important to maintain the window by periodically applying patina oil. This will reduce the oxidisation and prevent the window from being damaged.
Laminated Glass
Laminated glass is a very popular choice for conservatory windows as it provides security and safety for your home. It is created by gluing two panes together with the help of a plastic layer. This can be either polyvinylbutyral (PVB) or ethylene-vinylacetate (EVA). This makes it more difficult to break and less likely to shatter into sharp pieces. It also provides an additional layer of protection from UV rays that damage the sun. These can cause fading of interior furnishings and fabrics.
It is also stronger and more sound-proof than ordinary annealed glass. 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 the panel transparent when it is turned off, and transparent when a small amount of current flows through it.
Laminated glazing, just like tempered glass is a durable option that requires less maintenance. It is important to remember that moisture can cause bonding agents in the interlayer to weaken. The chance of this happening is reduced by keeping the glass and interlayer in good condition by using only mild cleaning solvents and avoiding abrasions and excessive heat exposure.
Laminated glass can be recycled, unlike tempered glass which is treated chemically. This is accomplished by putting glass into a machine which separates the outer film from the glass. The inner film can be melted and used for another application. This is better for the environment than throwing the film and glass away. It is also safer than using denatured alcohol or flammable liquid to melt the glass that has been laminated.