GLAZING OPTIONS
As there are many different types of glass on the market, making the right choice can seem quite a daunting task! Consideration should be given to which direction your conservatory will face. South facing elevations will require protection from the sun so a good overall heat reflection glass should be considered. If north facing then you would need to consider retaining the heat and also getting the maximum amount of light into your Conservatory.
If you want to keep your conservatory as warm and energy efficient as possible during the winter months, yet cool in the summer months Celsius glass is the ideal product.
If you are working to a budget it is important to remember that the glazing we supply for the roof is a toughened safety glass as standard and that if you opt for a polycarbonate roof, particularly Heat-guard or Opal, this can offer a better overall solar reflection performance (reduction of sun’s heat and glare) compared to some of the glass options.
Many companies try to sell or recommend products to customers that are not applicable to their individual requirements. We think it is important for our customers to make their own informed choices based on facts. To enable you to do this we have prepared a chart for you below.
U – Value:
This is used to measure the internal heat loss during the colder periods. The lower the number the greater the insulation. (The lower the better)
Solar Factor:
This is the percentage of solar energy (or heat from the sun) able to pass through the glass
Light Transmission:
This is the percentage of visible light directly transmitted through the glass
Heat Reflection:
The amount of solar energy (heat from the sun) reflected away. If you are south facing you need this to be as high as possible.
UV (Cover) Protection:
Percentage protection against fading of furniture and fabrics from ultra violet rays (sunlight)
Cleaning options:
Low Maintenance (process) often refered to as 'Self Clean' or Easy Clean (minimal maintenance)
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GLASS TYPE |
U Value |
Solar Factor |
Light Transmission |
Heat Reflection |
UV Cover |
Warm edge Spacer bar |
Clean Option |
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Clear (Standard) |
2.8 |
75% |
80% |
25% |
Not Available |
Optional |
Not Available |
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Clear with Low E Innerpane |
1.7 Air Gas 1.4 |
70% |
72% |
30% |
Not Available |
Optional |
Not Available |
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Bronze Anti-Sun/Clear Innerpane |
2.8 |
46% |
55% |
54% |
Not Available |
Optional |
Not Available |
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Bronze Anti-Sun/Low E Innerpane |
1.7 |
40% |
50% |
60% |
Not Available |
Optional |
Not Available |
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Blue Low Maintenance/ Clear Innerpane |
2.6 |
43% |
42% |
57% |
Not Available |
Optional |
Low Maintenance |
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Blue Low Maintenance/ Clear Low E Innerpane |
1.2 |
47% |
45% |
53% |
Not Available |
Optional |
Low Maintenance |
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Blue Low Maintenance/ Softcoat Low E Innerpane |
1.1 |
47% |
45% |
53% |
Not Available |
Optional |
Low Maintenance |
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Clear Low Maintenance/ Clear Innerpane |
2.6 |
72% |
76% |
28% |
Not Available |
Optional |
Low Maintenance |
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Clear Low Maintenance / Low E Innerpane |
1.5 |
69% |
70% |
31% |
Not Available |
Optional |
Low Maintenance |
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Celsius One |
Gas 1.0 |
17% |
30% |
83% |
94% |
Optional |
Easy-Clean |
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Celsius Elite |
Gas 0.9 |
17% |
27% |
83% |
94% |
Optional |
Easy-Clean |
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Celsius Clear |
Gas 1.0 |
42% |
61% |
58% |
73% |
Optional |
Easy-Clean |
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Ecoclean Blue Sunshield/4S |
Gas 1.0 |
20% |
27% |
80% |
Not Available |
Standard |
Low Maintenance |
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25mm Polycarbonate |
1.6 |
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35mm Polycarbonate |
1.5 |
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Sealed units have a 10 Year guarantee in roofs and frames.