Pilkington Activ Glass - Glass Roof

Choosing a glass for the conservatory roof. When it comes to building a conservatory, glass is the preferred choice of many clients as it is strong and transparent.

There are several types of conservatory glass to choose from. Double glazed units will improve insulation but combining them with low-E products and argon filling can improve this still further.

Solar control products (tints or coatings) are most effective at controlling heat from the sun, internal heating and condensation. Pilkington Activ™ is a fantastic product for this as it combines the benefits of self-cleaning glass with solar control performance.

Many companies recommend Pilkington when it comes to conservatory glass. Having been in the glass industry for 180 years, Pilkington is recognised as the world's technological leader in glass.

Of all their innovative products, Pilkington Activ™ Self-Cleaning Glass is one of their best and an ideal glass for conservatory construction.

Pilkington Activ™ Blue Self-cleaning Solar Control Glass

The attractive blue glass that combines dual-action, self-cleaning properties with solar control performance for a cooler internal environment.

Specially designed for the optimum roof unit, Pilkington Activ™ Blue is a revolutionary new glass that is perfect for use in conservatories. It uses daylight and rainwater to break down and wash away organic dirt from exterior surfaces, making it ideal for hard to reach places that are difficult to clean.

Its unique blue colour also helps keep internal temperatures cool whilst still maintaining excellent light transmittance. For optimum self-cleaning and thermal performance, we combine Pilkington Activ™ Blue with Pilkington K Glass™ or Pilkington Optitherm™ SN in an Insulating Glass Unit.

The benefits of Pilkington Avtiv Glass are:

• Attractive blue colour offers excellent aesthetics and optimum performance
• Excellent solar control performance combined with good light transmission
• Uses daylight and rainwater to break down and wash away organic dirt from the exterior of the glass
• Works even on cloudy days and during the night Pilkington Activ™ coating lasts the lifetime of the glass
• Easily cleaned during dry spells by hosing down
• Low exterior reflection improves aesthetics of the conservatory

How does Pilkington self-cleaning glass work?

After years of development, Pilkington Activ™ is the world's first self-cleaning glass to use a microscopic coating with a unique dual-action. The first stage is "photocatalytic" - the coating reacts with daylight to break down organic dirt.

The second stage is "hydrophilic" - instead of forming droplets, rainwater hits the glass and spreads evenly, running off in a "sheet" and taking the loosened dirt with it, also drying quickly without leaving streaks.

If the thought of spending endless hours cleaning windows puts you off building a new conservatory or installing skylights then self-cleaning glass is precisely what you need. View this demonstration video to gain a better understanding of how self-cleaning glass works with the forces of nature to keep your glass cleaner.