Understanding the science behind self-cleaning glass, and how its best used and installed, will help to spur its uptake.

Confused about self-cleaning glass? Get familiar with below guide to the benefits of self-cleaning glass and the science behind the product. Glass is the one of the go-to materials used to create modern commercial and residential developments.

Laboratory-tested Pilkington OptiShower™ is a durable, on-line coated clear float glass, which is perfectly colour-neutral and specifically designed to prevent surface corrosion when exposed to water, moisture and humid environments.

Why glass can have a bigger impact on building occupants than you might think? The title might be a slight giveaway, but it’s true – glass really can have a great impact on health and well-being. As an industry, we’re now beginning to talk a lot more about how glass can affect building occupants.

How smart use of glazing can help residential developers to create low-energy homes without compromising on daylight levels or thermal comfort. Energy-efficiency no longer occupies a niche corner of building design. A building’s fabric, and in particular its windows, are crucial in the design of highly energy-efficient homes.

Over the years, the fluctuating cost of energy prices has meant an increasing number of homeowners have looked to energy efficient resources to cut household expenditure on fuel powered heating.

Toughened glass is often specified in modern building design for its safety, strength and resistance to thermal breakage. Despite this, architects and specifiers can often be left bemused when glass breakages occur, as it can seem to be for no apparent reason.

How smart use of glazing can help residential developers to create low-energy homes without compromising on daylight levels or thermal comfort. Pilkington Fire-resistant Glass range will be on display at NSG Group stand C5.328 at the BAU international trade fair in Munich from 13 to 17 January 2025.

There could be several causes of glass fractures, including impact, edge damage before installation, poor installation, poor design, inclusions in the glass and thermal breakage. Some fractures are easier to detect than others. For example, thermal breaks typically run from, and are perpendicular to, the edge of the glass.

Installing solar control glazing can help lessen reliance on costly ventilation and HVAC systems. It can also reduce a building’s carbon emissions and help buildings become more sustainable.