Changes to the Building Regulations for new and existing dwellings in England are expected to have an impact upon glass and glazing products, but they do not affect conservatories.

Combining thermal insulation, solar control, and self-cleaning glass in your conservatory will create a bright, low-maintenance area for your home that can be used year-round. Click the product images below for individual products benefits, brochures, and datasheets.

It will transform your conservatory from a cold room only used in the summer into a wonderful and useable extension to your home, one that can be enjoyed all year round come rain or shine.

Specially designed for conservatories and large glazed areas, Pilkington Activ SunShade™ is perfect for use in both the roof and verticals. It uses daylight and rainwater to break down and wash away organic dirt from exterior surfaces, making it ideal for hard-to-clean areas.

The ideal glass solution for conservatories and orangeries. Pilkington Activ Suncool™ Pro T offers additional safety and mechanical strength properties after toughening.

Available clear or tinted (Blue, Bronze, SunShade), with solar-control and insulating options for windows, facades, conservatories, and skylights.

Established for over 30 years and easily stocked, processed and installed, it has become the trusted solution for meeting Building Regulations concerning energy efficiency. Pilkington K Glass™ forms the inner pane of an energy-efficient double glazed unit, such as Pilkington energiKare™.

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Published on 15 th December 2021 and coming into force on 15 th June 2022, the government has set out its new requirements for Part L (conservation of fuel and power) of the Building Regulations and the supporting Approved Document for new dwellings in England.

This is particularly important for conservatories in winter, when it can be difficult to maintain a comfortable temperature. The special energy-saving coating on Pilkington Optitherm™ S1 Plus allows the sun’s rays through, but reflects heat from radiators and fires back into your home, saving energy and reducing your heating bills.