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Glass Systems - Pilkington

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Our glass systems are developed for use in glass façades, walls or roofs, and also for internal glazing applications. Pilkington Profilit™ allows designers and specifiers to transform courtyards into cosy interiors, enclose private and public outdoor areas under glass roofs and build stunning glass façades.

Product Finder - Pilkington

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Pilkington Activ™ Range. The Pilkington Activ™ Range of products combines both self-cleaning and solar control properties, helping to keep the glass cleaner and clearer. The ideal glass solution for conservatories and orangeries.

List of British/EU Standards and Codes of Practice

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BS EN 674: Glass in building - Determination of thermal transmittance (U Value). Guarded hot plate method. BS EN 675: Glass in building - Determination of thermal transmittance (U Value) - Heat flow meter method. BS EN 1036: Glass in building - Mirrors from silver-coated float glass for internal use. Part 1: Definitions, requirements and test ...

Solar Control - Pilkington

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Glass manages solar heat radiation by three mechanisms: reflectance, transmittance and absorptance. These are defined as follows: Reflectance – the proportion of solar radiation reflected back into the atmosphere. Direct transmittance – the proportion of solar radiation transmitted directly through the glass.

Top tips how installers can comply with glass safety requirements

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Familiarise yourself with safety glass products. Safety glass is commonly available in two forms, either laminated or toughened. For the most heavy-duty applications, a glazing product may be a combination of both processes. At Pilkington, we offer two key ranges of safety glass, as follows.

Glazing Benefits to Sustainable Buildings - Pilkington

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Glass for Europe, the trade association for the European Manufacturers of Building, Automotive and Solar-Energy Glass, has recently released information on a new study gathered by David Strong Consulting that discusses the benefits of glazing in sustainable buildings – highlighting key socio-economic of glazed areas that contribute to ...

Glass Structure - Pilkington

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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 ...

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