Prepare Your Windows for Winter with Self Cleaning Glass

                                                                                         

Now is the ideal time to carry out window replacement work before winter sets in, and with advances in plastics and glass technologies not only will you improve the look of your home but also the long term value.

Advances in window and door replacement materials mean that today’s PVC-U frames are more environmentally robust, offer greater aesthetical benefit, heightened security and improved energy efficiency by preventing heat escaping from ill-fitting units. Window Energy Ratings is a new British government initiative to give windows an A-F rating in the same way you can see on white goods. Advancements have also been made with the windows themselves. Innovations in glass technology have meant that previously unheard of concepts like self-cleaning glass have become a reality.

The latest technological progression from Pilkington, the UK’s leading glass manufacturer, means you can now install self-cleaning glass, Pilkington Activ™, which alleviates climbing ladders or forking out on window cleaners.

The secret behind Pilkington Activ™ self-cleaning glass is a permanent, virtually invisible, dual-action coating that uses the weather to make the glass clean itself by reacting in two ways:

First, it is photocatalytic: UV rays, abundant on even the cloudiest of days, cause the glass to react chemically with dirt and organic deposits, breaking them down and loosening them from the surface of the glass.

Also, it is hydrophilic: it attracts water, which slides down and off the surface of the glass without forming into separate droplets. This ensures that loose particles of dust and dirt are easily washed off during normal rainy weather without leaving smears or rain marks.

As the photocatalytic activity is continuous, even stubborn deposits, such as bird droppings or tree resin will eventually be broken down and slide off the glass in a smear-free manner

Self cleaning glass can be combined in a double glazing unit with energy-saving glass like Pilkington K Glass ™ or Pilkington Optitherm ™. It can be toughened or laminated for safety or security properties. In addition it is available in a brand new option – Pilkington Activ  Blue: a cool new option which combines self-cleaning and solar control – the optimum roof unit for your new conservatory.

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http://www.pilkingtonselfcleaningglass.co.uk - Pilkington self cleaning glass products - UK manufactures a wide range of float, coated, rolled, laminated and toughened glass products as well as its own range of high performance insulating glass units. Glass is distributed to direct to customers, either as stock or as bespoke processed products to meet their needs either direct from St Helens or through our network of 23 branches countrywide. The company is highly focused on quality and service, continually improving to deliver the benefits of Pilkington's technical ability and innovation to the end user.
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