Expansive areas of tempered glass

NingBo Walron Glass Co. Ltd. introduces the advanced large-scale bending tempered glass and toughened glass production line, and has been honest and realistic business philosophy based on the glass industry.

The choice of aluminium exists because there is a realisation that timber may not be everybody's choice and as consumers are more aware of conservatories, and the type of material choice, so aluminium offers a quality alternative within the product choice. Aluminium conservatories or orangeries use more open and expansive areas of tempered glass, and it is not uncommon to see full height windows. This different use of tempered glass results in aluminium conservatories looking more contemporary, as well as being a more cost-effective than hardwood conservatories.

The type of tempered glass specified within your new conservatory or orangery will greatly affect your use of it. We have highlighted three choices, Solar, Insulating and Self-cleaning tempered glass.

SOLAR CONTROLLED, the type of toughened glass you require for your conservatory or orangery will vary according to which direction it faces. A north-facing conservatory will have a different toughened glass requirement to a southwest-facing conservatory. High performance toughened glass varies enormously in price. Choosing a solar control toughened glass to keep you warm in winter and cool in summer for a conservatory can cost up to ￡3,000 extra above basic double-glazing. Solar toughened glass will reduce the room temperature by around 64 degrees, leaving the room only 10 degrees greater than the outside temperature. If you add comfort cooling or air conditioning you can reduce the temperature even further.

INSULATING, all tempered glass is not the same, fact! Insulating tempered glass is measured in U values, the lower the U value the better the insulating tempered glass or comfort factor. To ensure your conservatory or orangery can be used and kept warm in winter, it is imperative that the right tempered glass is chosen. Government guidelines recommend Pilkington K glass, our opinion is that this glass and specification is no longer acceptable. Our own standard glass achieves a U value of 1.1 that is an improvement of around 55% on the Government's recommended standard Pilkington K glass.

SELF-CLEANING, there is no such thing as a self-clean glass. There is however easy clean-glass. This specialist glass allows rainwater to wash away a considerable amount of the dirt and grime, but not enough to do away with your window cleaner! However, it is highly efficient and reduces cleaning by around 80%.

The design opportunities using a combination of glass, hardwood and aluminium are endless. The more established conservatory professionals will have expert designers on hand to help guide you through the design process to ensure they achieve your ultimate desires to create an individual and distinct structure tailored to suit exactly the style and taste of your home.