Types of Glass: The Ultimate Guide
Whether you’re looking for enhanced noise reduction, extra durability, or a unique design, there’s a glass option to suit your needs. Here’s a guide to the different types of glass available to help you make the best choice for your windows and doors.
Stained Glass
Stained glass is a versatile and visually striking option that offers a broad spectrum of design possibilities for both windows and doors. Whether you prefer intricate, classic motifs or sleek, modern patterns, stained glass can transform the look of your home with its unique artistry. It allows you to infuse personality into your living space, adding vibrant colours and intricate detailing that draw the eye.
This type of glass not only enhances the aesthetic appeal of your home but also retains the timeless beauty associated with traditional stained glass, bringing a touch of elegance and individuality to any room. Its customisable nature makes it a perfect choice for homeowners looking to make a bold, yet tasteful, design statement.
Toughened Glass
Toughened glass is a durable and safety-enhanced option available in a range of thicknesses, typically between 4mm and 10mm. The glass undergoes a specialised thermal treatment process, which dramatically increases its strength, making it significantly tougher than standard glass. This makes it ideal for areas of the home where safety is a priority, such as doors, low-level windows, or high-traffic areas. When toughened glass breaks, it doesn’t shatter into sharp, dangerous shards but instead crumbles into small, blunt pieces, minimising the risk of injury.
Its robust structure, combined with its safety features, makes it perfect for homes with children or in locations prone to accidents. Additionally, toughened glass can withstand extreme temperatures, making it an excellent choice for areas that experience high heat or sudden temperature changes.
Solar Control Glass
Solar control glass is ideal for sun-filled rooms, as it helps regulate heat. By reflecting or absorbing more solar energy than standard glass, it keeps your space bright without allowing excessive heat during the summer months. Invisible rays are blocked, while visible sunlight fills the room.
Obscure Glass
For enhanced privacy, obscure glass is an excellent choice. With a variety of classic and contemporary designs available, it provides privacy without sacrificing light. Obscure glass is also a great option for internal rooms where more natural light is needed.
Double Glazed Glass
A+13 Rated Units
Double glazing offers superior energy efficiency, featuring Linear’s six-chamber frames for maximum thermal performance. Each unit is filled with argon gas and uses an Energyplus outer frame that’s insulated within its multi-chambers.
- Optiwhite Low Iron Glass Outer Pane: This glass provides high light transmission and boosts solar gain, bringing free heat from the sun into your home.
- Warm Edge Space Bar: Positioned between the two glass panes, this spacer is 22 times more efficient than aluminum at preventing heat transfer around the edges.
- Pilkington K Glass S Inner Pane: A hard-coated low-emissivity glass that reflects heat back into your home while letting in free solar energy for passive heat gain.
Triple Glazed Glass
A++21 Premier Plus
For the ultimate in energy efficiency, triple glazing offers unparalleled insulation with a 36mm sealed unit. Like double glazing, these units are filled with argon gas and feature a highly insulated Energyplus outer frame.
- Outer Pane: Optiwhite glass maximizes light transmission and boosts solar gain, drawing in free heat from the sun.
- Middle Pane: This pane features the trusted Pilkington K Glass coating that reflects internal heat while allowing free solar energy into the home.
- Inside Pane: The Low E high-performance glass reflects heat back into your home, further improving thermal efficiency.
Whether you’re looking for the perfect glass for privacy, energy efficiency, or aesthetic appeal, Select Windows has a wide range of options to fit your needs. Get in touch today to explore how our glass solutions can enhance your home!