We offer a range of products which can provide thermal insulation to reduce heat loss in winter: Superior light transmittance with a highly neutral colour. It is the ultimate in thermal insulation for any situation where excessive heat loss is a concern.

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.

Light spill or light pollution is excessive, misdirected, or obtrusive artificial light, often emitted from buildings. If there is too much light pollution, it can wash out starlight in the night sky, interfere with astronomical research and disrupts ecosystems.

What glass will achieve P5A? Laminated safety glass is needed to meet the various classification of BS EN 356 for resistance to manual attack. Both 10.3 mm (44.6) and 12.3 mm (55.6) Pilkington Optilam™ will achieve Class P5A when tested to BS EN 356. For more information on Pilkington Optilam™, please click here. Was this helpful?

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. For glass with a patterned, etched or sandblasted surface, a stiff bristle or nylon brush can be used to remove dirt from the recesses in the surface.

The U value for glass is determined in accordance with BS EN 673: Glass in building - Determination of thermal transmittance (U value) - Calculation method.

Sir Alastair and his R&D team spent seven years and £28 million of investment, which equates to £150 million in today’s money, developing the technique and building the float process machine.

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. Our original Pilkington K Glass™ can, under certain lighting conditions, display this phenomenon to a limited extent.

Beginning with glass production, XLR8 CCS will prove the ability of C-Capture’s innovative carbon capture technology to remove carbon dioxide from the flue gas emissions of three industries which are difficult-to-decarbonise but committed to reducing their carbon levels.

Do I need impact safety glass in my home? Building Regulations demand that all glass which is in a safety critical location or in large areas of glazing should have impact resistance in order to prevent injury following accidental glass breakage.