Windows. Minimising energy consumption & maximising the environmental aspects, safety and security of occupants is achievable by specifying the right glass product in windows. Select the key window function that you need to achieve below.

Thermal Insulation. Improves the energy efficiency of domestic or commercial buildings whilst enabling the extensive use of glass and the benefit of passive solar gain. Find out more about Energy Efficiency. Thermal Insulation Glass. Overview.

Product Finder. 1. Filter where you want to use your product: In a residential or a commercial project. Residential. Commercial. 2. Optionally filter what part of the building you wish to glaze. Balconies. Bathrooms.

Improves the energy efficiency of domestic or commercial buildings whilst enabling the extensive use of glass and the benefit of passive solar gain. Fire Protection Provides passive protection from the effects of fire for up to 180 minutes allowing maximum use of natural light and enabling all areas of a building to be occupied.

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

Ground floor, basement and other easily accessible windows (including easily accessible rooflights) need to be secure windows. A window that has been shown by test to meet the security requirements of PAS 24 would be considered a secure window.

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.

Window Energy Ratings tell you how energy-efficient your windows are. The rating system is based on a scale of A ++ to G, with A ++ rated windows being the most energy-efficient. The scheme is similar to the energy ratings you will find on household appliances, white goods and light bulbs.

Pilkington Suncool™ 70/40 OW. Colours for identification purposes only. Figures based on IGU incorporating 6mm Pilkington Optifloat™ Clear pane unless otherwise stated. * g-value depends on which thermal insulation glass is selected as inner pane.

Although not exhaustive, the following lists some of the most commonly used. British and European Standards (BS EN) BS EN 356: Glass in building – Security glazing - Testing and classification of resistance against manual attack.