Glass is an excellent choice for internal partitions. Not only does it allow light to penetrate further into a building but it can provide many other functions: Fire resistance – provide protection against fire. There are numerous applications for glass as an internal divide.

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.

Adding a conservatory is an extremely popular means to increase the available space in your home, as well as adding value to your property. A glass conservatory can be beneficial for a wide range of reasons:

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). Advances in technology have made windows a larger contributor to the energy efficiency of new homes.

Pilkington K Glass™ is the brand name for our pyrolitic coated low emissivity glass. See Product Data Sheet Pilkington K Glass™. In some parts of the world, thermal transmittance is referred to as the K value. The units of K value are usually W/m2K, although it is sometimes quoted in kcal/hrm2ºC.

From glass splash-backs on the walls, through to glass shelves, shower enclosures, and glass fittings and accessories. Smooth clear glass is often associated with cleanliness, lightness and space; glass with colour can give character to each interior.

Specify your projects quickly and easily with Pilkington Spec-it! If you know the target U and g values for your project, then Spec-it! can help you select the right product. Two clicks to Spec-it!

g-value Colour/tint Product (6mm panes) 0.18: Clear/Neutral: Pilkington Suncool™ 30/16: 0.20 - 0.28 ** Blue: Pilkington Activ SunShade™ Blue: 0.21: Clear/Neutral: Pilkington Suncool™ One 30/21: 0.23: Clear/Neutral: Pilkington Suncool™ 40/22: 0.27

Filter where you want to use your product: In a residential or a commercial project. 2. Optionally filter what part of the building you wish to glaze. 3. Optionally filter the properties you require from the glass. 4. Select a product to view more information.

Specialist companies can provide revolving doors and patch fittings to create an expanse of glass with the minimum of architectural hardware.