Balustrades Glass barriers are used in buildings for a number of purposes and allow the maximum flow of light and view both inside and outside the structure. The four main areas that glass is used are: External windows to prevent people falling out of a building; On balconies and terraces internally or externally; Around stairs and lifts

Don't let reflections get in the way of what really matters. Our updated Pilkington OptiView™ Range provides the best anti-reflection performance available in glass while allowing additional features like security and thermal insulation.

Pilkington Optiwhite™ is the ideal solution for glass doors, glass partitions, glass stairs, balustrades, and more. Interior glazing is increasingly popular in commercial and residential buildings in order to allow natural light to flow throughout the building or as a design feature.

Pilkington Optilam™ is ideal for providing both impact resistance and security since it may break on impact but the glass is held in place thus preventing injury or intrusion. Pilkington Optilam™ is produced by combining two or more sheets of glass with one or more plastic interlayers.

From new homes to older traditional buildings, Pilkington energiKare™ Triple delivers the best possible energy efficiency surpassing the best performing double glazed Insulating Glass Units (IGUs). Advances in technology have made windows a larger contributor to the energy efficiency of new homes.

Express your individual style while allowing maximum light into your home with Pilkington Decorative Glass. Our range of traditional and contemporary styles has been strengthened by the addition of two brand new designs – Pilkington TribalTM and Pilkington CassiniTM. – inspired by the latest trends.

When glazing is used as guarding for stairs, parapets or as balustrades it must be capable of withstanding the loadings and satisfy minimum height requirements. Further guidance on the appropriate loads on infill panels can be obtained from BS 6180: Barriers in and about buildings - Code of practice.

Offering the highest levels of fire protection (integrity and insulation), maximising the available levels of natural light and visibility. Depending on the thickness, it provides impact protection up to Class 1 of BS EN 12600.

Pilkington Toughened Glass is up to five times stronger than ordinary glass of the same thickness. Because of its increased strength, Pilkington Toughened Glass allows architects and builders far greater scope in their use of glass in buildings.

Entrance canopies are overhead by definition, therefore when specifying a glass canopy it is essential that a durable impact resistant product is specified. The common forms are framed single glass using either Pilkington Optilam™ or Pilkington Optifloat™ THS (toughened heat soaked glass).