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Opaque Glass In The Blink Of An Eye From Cantifix
Cantifix the leading specialists in structural glazing and complex glass structures, has incorporated the ‘intelligent’ Blink Glass technology into their comprehensive range.
The unique glass laminate contains liquid crystal polymers, inserted between two panes of glass, which is connected to an electric current.
The glass is clear when the current is activated, but when the current is switched off, by simply pushing a button, it reacts with the liquid
crystal and creates an opaque glass effect instantly.
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Ten Steps To Saving Money And Energy In The Home
Further to our article on Pilkington’s new energiKare glass on 10/12/07:
There follows a ten-step guide, to help you make some simple changes to your home and implement more energy efficient practices, to reduce your CO2 output. (Courtesy of the Energy Savings Trust and Pilkington Glass)
1. When replacing windows, look for those carrying the Energy Saving Trust’s Energy Saving Recommended logo along with the Pilkington energiKare™ branding ; assuring you of high levels of energy efficiency, with a quality name you know and trust.
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Self Cleaning/Solar Control With Pilkington Activ Neutral
Following the success of Pilkington Activ™ and Pilkington Activ™ Blue, the maker of the world’s first self-cleaning glass has extended its range to include another product, specifically designed to help keep conservatories clean and cool all year round.
Pilkington Activâ„¢ Neutral is a revolutionary new double-coated glass that combines dual-action, self-cleaning properties with solar control performance and is perfect for use in glass extensions and conservatory roofs and windows.
As the name suggests, Pilkington Activâ„¢ Neutral is neutral in colour and particularly suitable for conservatories, glass extensions, skylights and large French doors, to allow natural uninterrupted views of surrounding gardens.
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Pilkington’s energiKare Glass Reduces Fuel Bills And CO2
Pilkington, developers of the world’s first self-cleaning glass are launching a new glass called energiKare, which will help home-owners reduce fuel bills and their carbon footprint.
energiKare has been specifically designed to cut energy loss from the home and is twice as efficient as standard double-glazing, meaning homeowners save between £80-£100 off annual heating bills.
The new glass reduces the net heat loss from windows, by allowing more heat from the sun in through the window (known as solar gain) and in turn reducing the amount of heat loss from inside the home.
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The John Lewis Lotus Cane Furniture Range
The Lotus is an elegant and sturdy range of neutral cane furniture exclusive to John Lewis; it is handmade in England and ideal for light and airy rooms such as conservatories
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The cane frames are in a nutmeg stain and the foam-filled upholstery provides comfortable support; the sand colour 100% polyester fabric is treated with a stain repellent, however the cushion covers are also removable for dry cleaning.
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The Lotus Cane collection includes:
Cane Sofa £1300.
Small Cane Sofa £795.
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Tips To Maximise Use Of Your Conservatory From Pilkington Glass
Pilkington-UK, working with leading interiors stylist Alison Davidson, has devised some invaluable tips for you to create a seamless link between house and garden and maximise the use of your conservatory throughout the year.
By making clever use of garden features and by using furnishings to mirror the colours in your garden, you can easily take the inside out for the summer.
Installing Pilkington Activ™ glass ensures that you’ll get a clear view through your windows even after the heaviest downpour and by adding Pilkington Activ™ Blue, you can also prevent heat build up in your conservatory. (See our previous article about these products.)
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Pilkington ActivTM In Windows Is More Eco-Friendly
Recent studies have shown that installing a self-cleaning glass, such as Pilkington ActivTM, in windows and conservatories is ten times more environmentally friendly than using regular glass.
Independent research compiled by BRE (Building Research Establishment) demonstrates that the self-cleaning properties of Pilkington ActivTM, offer a number of environmental benefits by reducing quantity of resources, including water, energy and cleaning agents, required for cleaning through the year and throughout the life of the windows.
The study looked at two vital issues:
1. Water Savings By installing Pilkington ActivTM self-cleaning glass, the average detached property can expect to save approximately 260 litres of water per year, because of its reduced need for regular window cleaning; once a year to remove dirt associated with Pilkington ActivTM , compared to traditional window cleaning frequency of once a month.
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A Pilkington Glass Property Case Study
Jayne and Graham Wren moved to their 19th century crofter’s cottage in Yorkshire eight years ago, as it seemed to them an ideal environment to bring up a family. It was originally a semi-detached building, which had been previously converted into a single cottage.
Although the cottage was roomy enough for the couple to begin with, they went on to have three children and in 2003 decided more space was needed and embarked on an extension for the cottage.
This resulted in the loss of a playroom, so to address this and bring more light into the cottage, a conservatory was agreed as the ideal solution. The Wrens’ conservatory was designed using powder-coated aluminium on the outside and ash hardwood on the inside, giving it all the benefits of aluminium and the beauty of wood.
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The Roof: It was important for the Wrens to select a glass that needed minimal maintenance, so they chose to install Pilkington Activâ„¢ Blue combined with Pilkington K Glassâ„¢ in the roof.
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Automated Giant Roller Blinds From Silent Gliss
Silent Gliss the leading global supplier of curtain tracks and blinds, recognise that a huge window with a wide expanse of glass needs special treatment.Â
So in order to make the most of both the view and the window, they now make roller blinds in almost any size.
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Since it’s neither practical nor possible to operate such a large roller blind by hand, Silent Gliss have provided the perfect solution with their electrically operated roller blind system 4860.
The blinds are made to measure and supplied complete with:
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Make Your Conservatory A Room For All Seasons
All too often conservatories lie empty in winter, as people believe they can only be used during the summer months.
Pilkington glass has teamed up with leading interiors stylist Alison Davidson, to help you maximise its use throughout the year:
With some careful planning and styling know-how, you can ensure your conservatory is not only warm enough to use all year round, but trendy too.
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