Architects and specifiers of shopping centres and commercial premises are highly aware of the importance of an all-round shopping experience that comprises modern, friendly and open architecture.

Pilkington Optilam™ is the brand name for our laminated glass range. Pilkington Optilam™ is ideal for providing both impact resistance and security since it may break on impact but the glass is held in place thus preventing injury or intrusion.

When used in shop fronts, it enhances true colours and allows maximum light transmission, even in thicker laminated combinations. In domestic windows, Pilkington Optiwhite™ maximises passive solar gain to reduce the need for heating during cold sunny days.

Replacing or installing new windows provides the opportunity for you to enhance your home not only in terms of appearance, but in terms of energy performance and comfort, improved noise insulation, improved security, and even lower maintenance with self-cleaning glass.

Free access to technical calculators, making the glass specification process quick and easy. Wide range of calculations covered, including barriers, wind and snow loads, glass floors, partitions, aquaria and thermal safety. Online ordering of product literature and glass samples available free of charge to our customers.

Pilkington Activ™ glass coating detectors are now available to purchase direct from the supplier, Norcott Instrumentation Limited. The following document contains flow charts which are designed to provide you with up-to-date information about the technical aspects of Pilkington Activ™.

Standards & Regulations. Standards & Regulations A quick guide to some of the Standards & Building Regulations used in construction that have implications for the choice of glass

Laminated safety glass is commonly used in shop fronts. However, Approved Document K (England) permits thick annealed glass to be used in such applications.

Shopfront; Stairs; Windows; Glass Furniture; Balustrades Glass barriers are used in buildings for a number of purposes and allow the maximum flow of light and view both inside and outside the structure. The four main areas that glass is used are: External windows to prevent people falling out of a building;

We offer a wide range of sophisticated products that meet the ever-increasing demands, without compromising on the design criteria of natural light and visibility. What is Safety & Security? Reducing the risk of accident or protecting against deliberate attack.