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A Vision in Glass
It is important to keep your conservatory
By Garry Smith at Pilkington.
warm without wasting energy. Installing
insulating glass units (IGUs) with a low e-coating
Which Glass is the Right Glass for Me? and argon gas filling can extend the number of
Glass can perform many different roles, months that your space can be comfortably
from making a home more comfortable and used, by reflecting heat back into the room,
attractive to ensuring security and privacy, maximising the use of available free heat and
it’s simply a case of knowing what to ask for. generally improving comfort.
Consider Your Requirements Windows
Consider the room’s function and ask the right Windows can lose a lot of heat, but this can be
questions: Will your priority be maintaining the overcome by fitting energy-efficient glazing.
temperature throughout the year? Is there a Choosing glass that contains a low e-coating to
high level of external noise, or will the area pose let more of the sun’s rays in and reflect warmth
problems with cleaning? It may be that the from fires and radiators back into the home
glass is in a position where you want natural improves energy efficiency and helps reduce
light but limited vision from one space to heating bills.
another? Careful consideration in the first If your biggest concern is to reduce external
instance can add real benefits in the long-term. noise levels, there are a number of options to
help combat this common problem for both
Conservatories modern and more traditional properties, with
Conservatories can be cold in the winter and double glazing being a good option.
over-heat in the summer so when selecting New windows have the benefit of good seals
glass, it’s vital to consider how much sun will when correctly installed and there are a
enter the room. If building on a wall that range of glass types, some with specially
collects a lot of sun, choose a solar control developed laminated constructions, to combat
glass that allows only a limited number of rays noise. Insulating glass units with two
in. Also ensure that you have plenty of different thicknesses can also have a
ventilation, particularly in the roof, to let heat out marked improvement.
and prevent it becoming a greenhouse. Continued on page 10
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