If you thought all glass was created equal, think again. Your choice of glazing for your conservatory will significantly affect your home improvement’s look and feel, not to mention its security. In fact, it’s probably one of the most important decisions you’ll make concerning your extension, although it certainly doesn’t have to be a difficult one.

 

Glass has a number of benefits over polycarbonate roof panels, such as noise reduction (of sounds like falling rain) and increased natural light. It also stays free from mould and provides clearer views.

 

Here’s a quick overview of some of the different types of glass that can be used in these home improvements:

 

  • Solar reflecting glass keeps the heat of the sun out of your conservatory in the summer but holds in the warmth given off by heating devices in the winter months, so it’s incredibly useful all year round and is especially engineered to withstand the worst of the British weather.
  • Safety glass comes in different forms but toughened safety glass is the most common. This is made by fast heating the pre-cut sheets of glass and then letting the air cool it rapidly, so that the molecular structure is changed.
  • Low E glass is specially coated with the aim of enhancing thermal performance. The inner pane’s outer face is coated in this process.
  • Tempered glass is standard float glass which has been reheated so that it’s five times stronger than regular annealed glass.
  • Annealed glass is standard 4mm float glass which has not been toughened and is used in regular windows.
  • Laminated glass is a type of safety glazing, and made up of two 3mm glass sheets with an 0.38mm resin interlayer or film.

 

At Worthing Windows, we also use products like realROOF from Ultraframe, a roofing system that blends in seamlessly with your home and ensures your conservatory can be used all year round.

 

Ask us about what sort of glass would be best in your home, and we’ll be very happy to talk through what would best suit your needs and your budget.