UPVC Conservatories

If you’ve been desperately trying to source an adequate alternative to traditional timber then call of the search as our Heritage range of windows and doors fit the bill perfectly, you’ll be truly astonished that they aren’t made of wood such is their likeness to it. The styling, dimensions and finish have been meticulously recreated to a tee, and you’ll notice that the window sash even sits flush with the window frame when in the closed position, just as it was in a 19th Century timber window. It’s actually made using a composite material so you can also expect superb energy efficiency and in terms of maintenance there isn’t any.

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You can’t class your home as a stylishly fashionable abode unless a set of Bi-Folding have a presence within it. It doesn’t matter whether they’re left partially open or left fully ajar; there is no doubting their effortless beauty which is akin to the effortless way the door leafs float across the rolling mechanism. It’s entirely your choice as to where they are placed. You may want to use as a way of connecting home or garden, or perhaps their purpose is to separate off two different functioning internal areas.

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French Doors are rife in continental properties and it’s easy to understand why when you consider just how good they are at uniting an outdoor space with indoor living. Its double opening has a huge part to play in its functionality as it ensures an expansive point of entry on either side of the threshold and enables you to put a patio or decked area to greater use throughout the year. Use them as a method of ventilation too if your home ever becomes too stuffy.

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Spaciousness is assured each time you open and close a set of Patio Doors as they will completely open out your house no matter how you decide to have them configured. The generous quantity of natural sunlight that beams its way through the glass will also help it feel less cramped than it may have been previous to their installation. They’ll really come into their own during the warmer months of the year as you could use them as a way of encouraging cool air to circulate its way around your interior.

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Overhead light and the views you gain above your head will be somewhat sacrificed as a consequence of fitting a solid roof but it doesn’t have to be a permanent problem as you can utilise roof windows and integrated spotlights to resolve the issue. However, it does have its benefits as it will increase the level of privacy you get when sat inside. There’s no chance of the conservatory ever becoming too dark though resulting in your enjoyment of it becoming hindered, far from it. Remember to choose a roofing tile that complements the tiles that sit atop of your house.

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The polycarbonate roof is a tried and tested solution, having been utilised in conservatory design for many, many years. It comes in two variations, sheets of 25mm or 35mm, and has the capacity to deal with both hot and cold weather, having the capability to keep the structure comfortable at all times. For further warmth and to prevent any unwanted glare from passing through it, you can take advantage of our optional foil inserts. It’s also worth mentioning that there are different shades of polycarbonate roof, opal, clear and bronze which will give the extension further colour.

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For those consumers looking for enhanced performance, SMARTGLASS® Plus+ is the perfect choice, offering a class-leading U-value of just 1.0 W/m2K and reflecting 72%* of the sun’s heat, a particular benefit for South facing and exposed elevations. Like our standard SMARTGLASS® range, this enhanced version benefits from true self-cleaning and warm edge technologies, along with four subtle tint options.

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This market-leading glass boasts a U-value of 1.0 W/m2K, the ability to reflect 80% of the sun’s rays and yet still provides a visible light transmittance of 27%, ensuring the spacious and open feel isn’t compromised in the search for solar control. SMARTGLASS® Ultimate naturally comes with true self-cleaning and warm edge technologies, and is exclusively available in our popular cool blue tint. There’s also a dedicated SMARTGLASS®-W Ultimate glass for your doors and windows to offer exceptional technical properties throughout your conservatory.

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Designed with all types of glazing in mind, automatically and without wires or controls, this glass has the unique ability to change colour from clear to dark blue as the hot summer sun shines on it. In its darkest state it can reflect up to 90% of solar energy, yet in the colder months remains almost as clear as standard glass, making the most of the winter sun and also benefitting from true self-cleaning technology.

Full Tint State - On a hot summers day, glare and overheating can be a big problem. This revolutionary glass can sense these temperature increases and automatically tints to block up to 90% of the sun’s heat.

Clear State - On a more gloomy or winter’s day, you really need to maximise the available solar energy and light. By moving to its clear state, SMARTGLASS Dynamic offers light levels more similar to standard glass, whilst dramatically reducing heat loss from within the room.

Semi Tint State - And for every day in between this amazing glass technology remains adaptive to your environment, constantly regulating levels of temperature and light for the ultimate in dynamic living.

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As we all know, most glass units in domestic dwellings are primarily designed to retain heat in the winter. However, as a secondary function and in order to help reduce the load on our heating systems, they are also specifically designed to allow as much free solar energy into the building as possible. That’s great in a window, but because of the large glazing areas in bi-folding doors and conservatory walls, and the strong heating effect of the summer sun, the wall glass needs to do the exact opposite of this. Yet whilst most offer a high performance roof, many installers still use standard or ‘A rated’ products in the walls which are inappropriate for the job, letting too much of the sun’s heat in and leading to overheating in summer.

SMARTGLASS®-W is a revolutionary range of glass products, designed and dedicated for use in a conservatory, or other large glazed areas such as bi-folding doors. It blocks out over 50% of the summer suns radiant heat, whilst being 20% better than A rated glazing at retaining warmth in the winter. Our three tier structure includes other key features such as increased security, better acoustics and almost total blocking of damaging UV light.

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My old conservatory used to overheat terribly in the summer, will SMARTGLASS® help?
Yes. Older conservatories may either have a basic plain glass roof or a polycarbonate roof, neither of these have any great effect in controlling the sun’s heating effect. A basic glass roof would only reflect about 20% of the sun’s heat, but by contrast a SMARTGLASS® roof would reflect up to 86%, meaning the room stays considerably cooler during hot weather.

I’ve heard about ‘easy clean coatings’ is that the same as self-cleaning?
No. Only a true self-cleaning roof does exactly that, cleans itself. Using a specially coated glass, a chemical reaction physically breaks down and washes away dirt. A so called ‘easy clean’ roof simply does not have these properties.

In winter I’m concerned about my conservatory being cold, what type of roof should I consider?
One of the key properties of a SMARTGLASS® roof is its ability to retain warmth in winter. In fact SMARTGLASS® is probably a better insulator than any other form of glazing in the home, including the latest A+ rated windows. With a super low U-value down to 1.0 W/m2K, you can be assured that heat loss is kept to an absolute minimum, keeping the conservatory warmer in winter and thereby helping to reduce the cost of heating.

Will my furniture still fade under a SMARTGLASS® roof?
Harmful UV rays increase the risk of damage to soft furnishings, yet we can block over 75% of these in the roof and an impressive 98%, when SMARTGLASS-W is specified in the windows and doors. Standard clear glass offers little protection to valued furnishings.

What guarantees do I get with SMARTGLASS®?
Every SMARTGLASS® roof is manufactured to BS EN 1279 for seal quality and BS EN 12150 for toughened glass safety. With this we offer a 10 year warranty against seal failure with all of our products.

If I don’t specifically choose SMARTGLASS®-W in my walls, what is the default option?
Our research suggests that at best you will get a low E unit which will help retain heat in winter. SMARTGLASS®-W also helps retain heat in winter - but unlike standard glass it can keep it out in summer too. It also can also help keep unwanted sound out, keep burglars out and keep UV light out. It can even clean itself too, making it the perfect all round choice for the modern conservatory.

What’s the difference between standard and Dynamic type glass?
Put simple the performance of standard glass is static in that it doesn’t adapt to the environment or the time of year. SMARTGLASS Dynamic® harnesses self-tinting technology without the need for wires or controls and darkens gradually and dynamically when heated by direct sunlight. In the summer months it reduces unwanted glare and solar heat gain when you need it most during the day, while in winter it remains clear and helps keep the warmth in. For all other occasions the glass will transform into a semi-tinted state.

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The Heritage range is heavily influenced by 19th Century timber windows, you only need to look at the frame and hardware and give them a thorough examination them to immediately realise that. A huge amount of painstaking detail has gone into their creation to ensure they perfectly resemble the design of bygone times. Colour options include Clotted Cream, Cotswold Biscuit, Painswick, Eclectic Grey, Corse Lawn and English, Irish and Silvered Oak.

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