Technical Information
Pilkington Activ™
Pilkington Activ™ Range Self-cleaning and solar control glass for conservatories The table below gives a simple comparison between standard double glazing, polycarbonate, and high performance Pilkington Activ™ conservatory options. *Based on 90% gas fill. Light 81% 68% 49% 52% 42% 44% Total Solar Radiant Heat 0.76 0.55 0.41 0.39 0.43 0.39 Transmittance, U-Value 2.7 1.75 1.5* 1.2* 1.5* 1.2* Self-cleaning plus Solar Control Pilkington Activ™ Blue with Pilkington KGlass™, Benefits of thermal insulation. • Low E glass makes double glazed insulating glass units as effective as triple glazing.• Allows you to increase the glazed area of a building without increasing heat loss• Allows you to stay comfortable whilst using less energy • Reduces unsightly internal condensation. • Helps to save energy, reducing heat loss by up to 45%. Thermal insulation. When it comes to conservatories, we think you should be able to enjoy yours comfortably, all year round. That’s why we suggest choosing an insulating glass unit that combines Pilkington Activ™ Blue or Pilkington Activ™ Neutral with a low E glass such as Pilkington K Glass™. That way, dual solar control and thermal insulation can help your conservatory maintain a comfortable temperature throughout the year. Pilkington K Glass™, which usually forms the inner pane of a double-glazing unit, has a special low emissivity coating to help reduce the amount of heat that escapes through your windows. This is particularly important for conservatories in winter, when it can be difficult to maintain a comfortable temperature. The special energy-saving coating on Pilkington K Glass™ lets the sun’s rays through, but reflects heat from fires and radiators back into your home, saving energy and reducing your heating bills. Note: Pilkington Activ™ can be combined with a vast range of other Pilkington products to help with other issues e.g. security, sound insulation, safety, climate control. www.pilkington.co.uk/selfcleaningglass Self-cleaning clear and blue glass – a world firstfrom Pilkington. Pilkington Activ™ is the world’s first self-cleaning glass. It’s basically the same as conventional glass, except for a unique dual action coating. It works in two ways: first it uses daylight to break down organic dirt (such as bird droppings) and then it uses rain to wash the dirt away. Pilkington Activ™ also dries off faster leaving the glass clean and with reduced streaks, which gives you beautifully clear views and makes it ideal for all the windows in the conservatory. Pilkington Activ™ Blue and Pilkington Activ™ Neutral combine the benefits of self-cleaning with solar control performance, making them the perfect choicefor hard to reach places that are difficult to clean, which also require solar control suchas conservatory roofs. Pilkington Activ™ 1. The window is exposed to daylight 2. Daylight triggers the Pilkington Activ™ coating 3. Reaction loosens organic dirt 4. Rainwater hits window and sheets down glass 5. Dirt is washed away by rain 6. Window is left clean 
Conservatories – bringing the outside in.
A conservatory is more than just an extension to your house. It can be somewhere to enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the garden no matter what the weather is doing, a place to entertain or much needed extra space for the children to play. But whatever your reason for adding a conservatory to your home, it is a significant investment, and choosing the right glass will only add to its value.
Self Clean Coating
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• Glass provides a better view than plastic polycarbonate), which can also become very dirty, very quickly.
• Due to its reduced maintenance requirements, self-cleaning glass is safer for hard to reach places such as conservatory roofs. • Glass, especially Pilkington Activ™ Blue and Pilkington Activ™ Neutral, provide improved solar control. • A glass roof is much quieter than polycarbonate in rain and hail. Pilkington Activ™ range comprises: Pilkington Activ™ Clear – a clear self-cleaning glass. Pilkington Activ™ Blue – an attractive blue tinted glass that combines self-cleaning with solar control. Pilkington Activ™ Neutral – a neutral coloured glass that combines self-cleaning with solar control. It’s coating has a slightly darker appearance, which helps reduce the xtransmission of light and heat from the sun.