Creating a light well by using glass in the roof is a popular way of introducing light to central areas of a building. In addition to the normal considerations of thermal and solar-control, we need to consider the safety of the overhead glazing.

Pilkington's glass products will make your home more comfortable, secure &; attractive. Visit us to find out more about our glass doors, roofs & windows.

A glass conservatory roof helps to create an illusion of additional space over and above a polycarbonate roof or tiled conservatory roof.

There are plenty of options for glass in rooflights which will allow natural light to fill the space, yet create a comfortable environment that can be used all year round.

There are many British and European Standards which apply directly or indirectly to glass for use in building. Although not exhaustive, the following lists some of the most commonly used. British and European Standards (BS EN) BS EN 356: Glass in building – Security glazing - Testing and classification of resistance against manual attack.

Pilkington Optifloat™ Tint is body tinted glass and can be used for visual appeal, to reduce glare or where a degree of solar control performance is required.

Pilkington Activ™ Bronze is an alternative option to the popular blue coloured glass. Glass from the Pilkington Activ™ Range can be used in a variety of commercial and residential applications, including doors, windows, roof-lights, glass facades, conservatories and orangeries.

Pilkington Activ™ ideal for hard-to-reach roof glazing, skylights, conservatories and large glazed areas, saving time and money; Windows look cleaner for longer; Pilkington Activ™ coating lasts the lifetime of the glass; Easily cleaned during dry spells by hosing down

Pilkington Toughened Glass (THS) is the heat soaked form of Pilkington Toughened Glass for those applications where a reduction in spontaneous fracture is advantageous, such as structural applications, barriers and roof glazing.

Using Pilkington K Glass™ in your windows will help you achieve a higher Window Energy Rating (WER), therefore helping you meet and exceed the latest energy-saving Building Regulations. The original UK market leading hard coated, low-emissivity glass for energy efficiency in homes.