Displays & balustrades It can be stored and processed in the same way as standard float glass, is readily available from stock in a range of thicknesses and can be easily toughened, laminated or brilliant cut – making Pilkington Optifloat™ Opal the ideal choice.

Standards & Regulations A quick guide to some of the Standards & Building Regulations used in construction that have implications for the choice of glass

We operate from a number of sites across the UK within Architectural, Automotive and Speciality Strategic Business Units. If you would like to contact Architectural, the best way is via our Contact Form. European Technical Centre - Pilkington Group Limited Hall Lane, Lathom, Nr Ormskirk, Lancashire. L40 5UF Tel:+44 (0)1695 50000

Over 25% of the heat from homes and public buildings escapes through the windows so, with the rising costs of energy and increasing environmental awareness, more emphasis than ever is being placed on ways to save energy in all types of domestic, commercial and public buildings.

Atrium Balustrades Canopies Curtain Walls Commercial Doors Fire Corridors Floors Glass Furniture Glass Structures Internal Partition Photovoltaics Roof Glazing Shopfront Stairs Commercial Windows 3. Optionally filter the properties you require from the glass Decoration Fire Protection Glass Systems Health Applications Noise Control

We manufacture, process and distribute glass in the UK under the Pilkington brand name, using the most advanced glass and coating technology. We offer a wide range of innovative flat glass solutions for the construction industry, including the patented Pilkington Planar™ structural glazing system.

Overview. Using the same technology as Pilkington Pyrostop ®, Pilkington Pyrodur ® is tried and tested against fire and hot gases. Pilkington Pyrodur ® is widely used and specified in a range of softwood and hardwood timber. Offering up to 60 mins integrity, Pilkington Pyrodur ® can combine impact resistance (BS EN 12600) up to Class 1(B)1 and penetration resistance (BS EN 356) to ...

The company was established with the technical knowledge and ability of J. W. Bell plus capital from three of the most influential local families: the Bromilows, the Greenalls and the Pilkingtons. In 1827 production started at Grove Street, St. Helens. The former Pilkington UK Headquarters can still be seen at this location.

The dimensions of the glass width and height The angle of glazing The number of supported edges of the glass The design wind load is derived from the basic wind speed and factors that affect the way wind imparts load to the building. The load can be wind pressure or more often suction.