The householders are focused on saving energy and maintaining a comfortable internal environment. Overall though, in many cases the condensation does not last long and a little heat from the sun warms the outer glass enough to evaporate the moisture, a gentle breeze or wind will also do the same job.

Householder. Ask Pilkington. . Which glass can reduce heat loss in winter? We offer a range of products which can provide thermal insulation to reduce heat loss in winter: Use our online Supplier Finder to find your nearest supplier of Pilkington UK glass. Was this helpful? Yes. No. Ask Pilkington.

Householder. Ask Pilkington. . How should I clean my windows? We recommend that glass is cleaned with a clean cloth and a clear non-abrasive cleaner, such as clean soapy water or a proprietary window cleaner.

Householder. Ask Pilkington. . Do you have a product that reduces light spill, visible light transmission (VLT) or pollution from buildings? Light spill or light pollution is excessive, misdirected, or obtrusive artificial light, often emitted from buildings.

If the temperature of the glass surface facing the room falls below the ‘dew point’ temperature for a given relative humidity of the surrounding air, water vapour from the atmosphere condenses into water droplets on its surface.

For glazing that is South or West facing (these receive the most solar heat) we would recommend Pilkington Suncool™ One 60/40 to provide year-round comfort especially in large areas of glazing such as bi-fold doors or orangeries. How it works In the warmer months, the coating reflects the sun’s heat, helping to maintain a cooler temperature.

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How do I stop birds flying into my windows? Pilkington AviSafe™ is an innovative glass solution, developed to greatly reduce the number of bird collisions with glass. The unique patterned ultraviolet enhanced coating disrupts the reflection on the glass, so the bird can see a barrier.

BS 6206 has now been superseded and replaced by EN 12600. Marking of safety glass has now changed. Please see BS 6262 Part 4 for requirements. EN 12600 defines the term ‘breaks safely’ by reference to the outcome of the impact test.

Householder. Ask Pilkington. . Why have I got a haze appearance on my windows? Haze is an optical phenomenon which makes the glass look like it is covered in a very fine, uniform layer of dust when viewed from an oblique angle or viewed under strong light incident on the glass at an oblique angle.