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Energy-saving windows make your home more energy-efficient. You may be shocked to know that up to 25% of the heat in your home can be lost through your windows. By installing energy-saving windows containing Pilkington energiKare™, you can reduce the amount of energy lost through your windows by up to 75%! Energy-efficient windows save you money

Window Energy Ratings tell you how energy-efficient your windows are. The rating system is based on a scale of A ++ to G, with A ++ rated windows being the most energy-efficient. The scheme is similar to the energy ratings you will find on household appliances, white goods and light bulbs. Considering the fact that up to 25% of the heat within most homes escapes through the windows, it’s easy to see why more and more people are opting for A-rated windows by installing energy-efficient ...

The UK’s leading energy-efficient glass brand. Range Overview. Pilkington K Glass™ is the UK’s leading thermal glass brand. Established for over 30 years and easily stocked, processed and installed, it has become the trusted solution for meeting Building Regulations concerning energy efficiency.

Phil Brown, European regulatory marketing manager at Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, part of the NSG Group, discusses the revision of BS 6262, a key document for the glass and glazing industry, and what implications it might have for manufacturers, fabricators, installers and designers.

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

Condensation is caused when the outside temperature of glass is lower than the temperature inside. Cold nights and dropping temperatures result in the formation of water vapour on the external outer panes of windows. Moisture condenses out of the air onto a cold surface at what is known as dew point.

European/British Standards and Codes of Practice There are many British and European Standards which apply directly or indirectly to glass for use in building.

Glass Strength Glass is not like other products used in buildings. It is clear, fairly rigid providing a lot of strength but can be brittle as well.