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Why the Government insists you have energy efficient windows In recent years, a great deal of importance has been placed on damage to the environment, & in particular the harmful effects of ‘greenhouse’ gases. As part of the Kyoto agreement, the Government has committed to reduce the amount of these gases the UK produces. One way has been through stricter Building Regulations concerning energy efficiency. ‘Low emissivity’ (low E) glass such as Pilkington K Glass™ is designed to reflect heat back into a building, greatly improving its thermal efficiency & also maximising the use of the available heat from the sun, thereby helping to meet these new regulations. Thanks to its effectiveness, Pilkington K Glass™ is the leading low E glass in the UK and Ireland. What makes Pilkington K Glass™ the ideal solution? Basically, by using less heat to keep your home warm, less energy needs to be produced – thus lowering the overall levels of greenhouse gases. Pilkington K Glass™ usually forms the inner pane of a double glazing unit, & has a special ‘low emissivity’ (low E) coating which is a good reflector of long wave radiation (heat). This allows less heat to escape through your windows, because it reflects heat from fires & radiators back into your home. At the same time Pilkington K Glass™ lets the sun’s heat through your window contributing to its energy efficiency. This free heat from the sun is known as passive solar gain & Pilkington K Glass™ offers the UK’s leading performance in this aspect. So whilst offering positive benefits for the environment, this also has great benefits for you. 
Improves energy efficiency
The ideal choice to reduce energy consumption
Proven to meet the latest Building Regulationswhen combined in an insulating glass unit with a suitable window frame
Makes double glazing as effective as triple glazing
Allows you to stay comfortable at a lowerthermostat setting, so you save on your heating bills
Reduces unsightly internal condensation
Allows you to extend the glazed area of a buildingwithout increasing heat loss
Helps windows achieve the highest WindowEnergy Ratings possible. Benefits Save on your heating bills Pilkington K Glass™ not only saves energy & vital natural resources, but also saves you money over the long term. Its unique properties & superior insulation keep your home warmer, which means you can run your heating system for a shorter period & still remain just as comfortable – thus saving on your heating bill. So make sure you ask for Pilkington K Glass™ in your windows when you buy them. It’s the easy way to stamp out wasted energy. Eliminates cold spots & condensation Whereas ordinary glass offers poor insulation, with uncomfortable cold spots close to windows, insulating glass units (IGU's) incorporating Pilkington K Glass™ offer a total solution. By making the inner pane of your window much warmer, cold spots are eliminated – giving you more usable floor space & because it’s warmer, the glass reduces the internal condensation, which is normally produced when warm, moist air comes into contact with a cold surface, such as conventional glass. Perfect for conservatories Pilkington K Glass™ is the ideal choice for a conservatory too – as thousands of satisfied customers can testify. Better insulation and no cold spots mean it will typically keep an unheated conservatory comfortable for a greater part of the year than ordinary double glazing – so you can make the most of your conservatory all year round. The glass can also be toughened to provide impact safety, laminated for additional security & impact safety or combined in an insulating glass unit with other products such as Pilkington Activ™ self-cleaning glass. A neutral appearance Pilkington K Glass™ has high light transmission & appears virtually the same as clear float glass. In certain circumstances, all low emissivity coatings may produce transient visual effects. In oblique lighting the coating may look like a transparent film or produce a haze, i.e. a cloudy look to the surface. When light coloured objects such as net curtains are placed close to the glazing they will look slightly darker. To maintain consistency of appearance we recommend that replacement windows containing Pilkington K Glass™ are not placed next to windows containing clear glass. Your window installer can advise you. Pilkington K Glass™ should not be used as single glazing.
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The
new Window Energy Rating system measures the energy efficiency of
the complete window & frame to produce a single number,& is based on
a similar European Union system for domestic appliances, allowing
easy comparison between competing products.