Those of you who are baffled by the concept of gadgets like the Windoro can always turn to Pilkington for a self-cleaning solution that reduces the time and money invested in cleaning windows.. After years of development, Pilkington Activ™ is the world's first self-cleaning glass to use a microscopic coating with a unique dual-action.The first stage of the cleaning process is photocatalytic.

Self-Cleaning Glass Pilkington made a significant step in the glass industry with the development of Pilkington Activ™, the first dual-action self-cleaning glass.The unique dual-action of the Pilkington Activ™ coating uses the forces of nature to help keep the glass free from dirt, giving not only the practical benefit of less cleaning, but also clearer, better-looking windows.

After self-cleaning glass has been installed in a building, care must be taken during any further construction work to avoid staining or damaging to the coating. Rusty deposits, plaster products or adhesives can affect the coating. So, after building work is completed, the glass should be cleaned as soon as possible by rinsing with water to remove all traces of dust and abrasives that may have ...

After self-cleaning glass has been installed in a building, care must be taken during any further construction work to avoid staining or damaging to the coating. On sites with multiple phases or when a number of schemes are being delivered in tandem, architects should remind developers and contractors that plaster products or adhesives can affect the glass coating. A simple rinse with water is ...

Installing self-cleaning glass combined with solar-control glass in the form of Pilkington Activ™ Blue or Neutral, can reduce the need for air conditioning and heating costs can be reduced by using a low-e glass such as Pilkington K Glass™ as the inner pane of the insulating glass unit.

How Self-Cleaning Glass Works External window cleaning and maintenance has been simplified by the abundance of glass cleaning agents on the market. However, these glass cleaning agents still require sufficient elbow grease to get your windows looking great - and can't even begin to rival the ease and effectiveness of self-cleaning glass. The Pilkington Activ™ Range: A Two Step Cleaning ...

However, self-cleaning windows have been around for more than a decade now, with Pilkington announcing the launch of the world’s first commercial self-cleaning glass in 2001. The awareness of them among homeowners is still fairly low, but the market is growing thanks to reduced costs and technological developments improving the glass properties.

Self-cleaning properties reduce the need for manual cleaning, saving water and eliminating potentially harmful run-off from expensive detergents, also increasing personal safety ; Works even on cloudy days and during the night ; Highly durable pyrolytic on-line coating that lasts the lifetime of the glass ; Can be laminated, toughened, bent and enamelled using standard techniques ; Can be used ...

Selecting glazing that combines self-cleaning properties with solar control performance (such as Pilkington Activ™ Blue or Pilkington Activ SunShade™ Neutral), will help keep your glass extension cooler in summer, and when combined with a low-emissivity glass, such as Pilkington K Glass™, will ensure your space is kept warmer during the winter months too!

Pilkington Activ SunShade™ combines dual action, self-cleaning properties with medium solar control performance and an aesthetically pleasing appearance to reduce the amount of direct sunlight that penetrates into a building. Available in both Blue and Neutral colours it creates a cool and comfortable environment all year round. Pilkington Solar Control Range Pilkington Solar Control ...