BS EN 15434: Glass in building – Product standard for structural and/or ultraviolet resistant sealant (for use with structural sealant glazing and/or insulating glass units with exposed seals)

There are numerous structural glass systems offered by various suppliers that open up vast possibilities for architects, allowing them to create a complete glass envelope for buildings with frameless façades on any plane.

From security to fire resistance, glass can be used to protect a building’s occupants from accidental and deliberate damage in many ways, while also allowing the creation of bold and attractive designs.

Pilkington Toughened Glass (THS) is the heat soaked form of Pilkington Toughened Glass for those applications where a reduction in spontaneous fracture is advantageous, such as structural applications, barriers and roof glazing.

Pilkington Optilam™ is the brand name for our laminated glass range. Pilkington Optilam™ is ideal for providing both impact resistance and security since it may break on impact but the glass is held in place thus preventing injury or intrusion

Designers are finding that Pilkington is an ideal solution for applications where glass is used as a design feature, such as glass furniture. Where glass edges are purposely exposed, for example glass tables, shelving and shower screens, its clarity enhances the entire appearance of the end product.

From new homes to older traditional buildings, Pilkington energiKare™ Triple delivers the best possible energy efficiency surpassing the best performing double glazed Insulating Glass Units (IGUs).

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

Pilkington Optiphon™ is a high quality acoustic laminated glass that offers excellent noise reduction without compromising on light transmittance or impact performance.

By using one of the low-emissivity products from the Pilkington range in your windows you can easily achieve a higher Window Energy Rating (WER); therefore exceeding the latest energy-saving Building Regulations. As well as the original on-line (pyrolytic) coated glass, Pilkington is now available in three enhanced performance forms: