How it was done? On the 15th October 1950, the manufacture of 20 large glass ‘blanks’ started, from which the large window was to be cut. With each piece measuring 70ft in length, the glass panes were carefully manoeuvred through the factory under the watchful eye of Pilkington Polishing and Quality Experts, Bill Clarke and Fred Fairclough, who the next morning successfully managed to ...

Window shopping is a key part of the customer journey, so shop windows must evolve, doing away with the issues that have plagued window displays in the past such as poor visibility in sunny conditions.

Windows are extremely important for shop fronts, showrooms, or car dealerships due to the various functions they have to play for the building owner and the visitor.

NSG TEC™ Solar Applications. NSG TEC™ is a group of products, including a comprehensive range of TCO glass (Transparent Conductive Oxide coated glass), optimised to suit a variety of thin film photovoltaics, with different haze and conductivity levels.. NSG TEC™ Technical Applications. NSG TEC™ offers a wide variety of thermal and heated glass performance properties, whilst increasing ...

Window Energy Ratings The Window Energy Rating (WER) tells you how energy-efficient your windows are. The rating system is based on a scale of E to A++, with A++ windows being the most energy-efficient. The scheme is similar to those seen on household appliances, white goods and light bulbs. Benefits of installing energy rated windows:

Thermal Insulation, Windows, Replacement Glazing, Commercial Windows, Company, Trade Portal, Sustainability, Architect, Trade. Blog Post. 31 January 2020. The beauty of choosing bi-fold doors for your home. Letting a vast amount of light into the home not only looks great from an aesthetics point of view, but its proven to improve our well-being – and for that reason bi-fold doors continue ...

Overview. Pilkington Planar™, the world’s leading structural glass system has evolved from the original patch plate system pioneered by Pilkington Architectural over 45 years ago.With a proven track record in the most demanding applications, the Pilkington Planar™ system lets architects create a complete glass envelope for buildings, with façades on any plane.

Pilkington Suncool™, Solar Control, Commercial Windows, Project References, Architect, Trade. Read More. Press Release. Glass and glazing sector holds residents’ keys to the ‘perfect home’ 05 November 2020. Flooding rooms with natural light is the most sought after feature in what UK residents want in the ‘perfect home’ - pointing towards an opportunity for the glass and glazing ...

Overview Pilkington Planar™ systems remain the world’s market leader for structural glazing systems.With its unrivalled stability and safety, this innovative product allows architects to build entire structures out of glass, allowing architects design flexibility to create bright and highly attractive working environments, with more light and a greater feeling of space.

Students at Royal Holloway University of London will now find a brand new, architect-designed private accommodation and social hub located in Egham, Surrey.