Pilkington offers a range of glass systems for different architectural and interior applications, such as solar control, thermal insulation, fire protection, noise control, safety/security and self-cleaning. Learn more about Pilkington Profilit™ channel glass systems, developed for use in glass façades, walls or roofs, and also for internal glazing.

Glass Structure 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. Support structures, located internally or externally, can use glass mullions, a conventional steel ...

Pilkington K Glass™ is the UK’s leading thermal glass brand. Established for over 30 years and easily stocked, processed and installed, it has become the trusted solution for meeting Building Regulations concerning energy efficiency.

* g-value depends on which thermal insulation glass is selected as inner pane ** g-value depends on which thermal insulation glass is selected as inner pane (all based on 4 mm thickness) For higher g-values please refer to our Thermal Insulation glass product range; For thicknesses other than above calculate using Pilkington Spectrum

The combination of glass you require needs to be carefully considered, depending on the location and orientation of your home and your key objectives for replacing or upgrading your windows. Pilkington Activ™ Range The Pilkington Activ™ Range of products combines both self-cleaning and solar control properties,...

roof systems for fire protection. A long history of close co-operations with leading national and international system suppliers have resulted today in an unrivalled range of choice of systems in steel, aluminium, steel-and-aluminium, wood and concrete together with frameless or flush installations of the fire-resistant glazing in special fire-resistant wall systems.

Wind and Snow Load. Pilkington provide the service of determining the glass thickness and type to withstand wind and snow loads when the information is not available in the standards. This is a commonly requested service that is quick and easy to provide.

Pilkington Activ™ Self-Cleaning Glass . After years of research and development leading glass manufacturer Pilkington has introduced the Pilkington Activ™ range of products.The range has products which combine both self-cleaning and solar control properties, making them highly desirable amongst homeowners looking for the ultimate in glass solutions.

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: ... Choosing windows incorporating a low-e glass such as a glass from the Pilkington K Glass ...

There are many British and European Standards which apply directly or indirectly to glass for use in building. 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.