Glass
Choosing your glass carefully will add to the interior comfort of your home. Standard clear glass was once the only choice available to homeowners. Today there are many glazing options available. The decision in glass selection is usually one of balance between light, heat and fading control (from UV - ultraviolet radiation). The greater the light transmission the less heat and fading are controlled.
Double glazing offers some sound dampening qualities but the performance is critically dependent on the width of the airspace. More important are its thermal advantages. In the summer double glazing reduces heat and UV entry while in winter it provides good light levels and reduces outward heat loss.
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Commonly used insulated glass unit (IGU) uses panes of standard clear glass with an air gap in between. |
This looks rather like mirror glass when viewed fron the outside,the result of a metallic coating added during manufacture. Reflective glass is particularly effective in cutting down solar heat gain. |
Apart from its aesthetic appeal tinted glass is mainly intended to reduce solar heat gain and glare. It provides good heat and UV protection without having the mirror-like appearance of reflective glass. |
Our sales staff can assist you in making this decision.