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We do make active use of recycled glass, referred to as cullet, in our processes to improve our environmental performance. Internal and pre consumer cullet consists of broken glass generated from edge trimmings and off specification product.

By the nature of the toughening process it is not possible to produce toughened glass as flat as annealed glass. Two types of deviation, known as overall bow and roller wave, can be produced. Overall bow may vary dependent upon the glass type/ thickness, size, aspect ratio and other factors.

Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, part of the NSG Group, intends to use green hydrogen at its site and scale its production of low carbon glass from 2027, under pioneering new plans with Grenian Hydrogen.

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.

Published on 15 th December 2021 and coming into force on 15 th June 2022, the government has set out its new requirements for Part L (conservation of fuel and power) of the Building Regulations and the supporting Approved Document for new non-dwellings in England.

All the edges of a piece of glass are polished for decorative effect. Part # refers to one of the many building regulations. Part N for example refers to safety glazing in England and Wales. A full list of them is summarised at the rear of this guide.

With nearly 200 years of experience comes plenty of knowledge and expertise. Scroll down to see existing informative videos we have on offer, or fill out the form below to book CPD on a range of glass-related topics: Sustainable Architecture. Low Carbon Glass: Specifying to Net Zero | Webinar recording from 10th November 2022.

Pilkington Anti-condensation Glass is an on-line, low-e coated product manufactured in 4 mm thickness in LES and Jumbo sizes. It is produced on a Pilkington Optiwhite™ high transmission substrate and is robust and easy to clean.

Choosing windows incorporating a low-e glass such as a glass from the Pilkington K Glass™ or Pilkington Optitherm™ ranges helps to prevent heat from escaping through the windows, reflecting it back into your home.