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How to keep a conservatory cool in summer

| 02.06.20

Conservatories are bright, airy spaces you can enjoy in all seasons, however, an overheated conservatory can spoil the fun. Discover our tips to reduce heat and keep cool this summer.

There is a reason the conservatory is so popular as a home extension – this versatile glazed extension has endless design possibilities and can be adapted to any lifestyle.

An abundance of glazed surfaces bathe the conservatory in natural light. Yet with sunlight comes heat! Energy-efficient glazing is designed to minimise heat lost through windows, however, if this heat becomes trapped overheating can become an issue.

Luckily there are several things you can do to ensure your conservatory reduces its heat and remains a cool and relaxing place over summer.

Ventilate your conservatory well

Air trapped in a conservatory is a surefire recipe for overheating. The most obvious way to reduce the chance of a ‘greenhouse effect’ occurring is to ensure air can circulate easily between the indoors and outdoors.

There are many ways to ventilate your conservatory – from the rapid purge ventilation of simply opening a window or door, to passive background ventilation via permanent roof vents or trickle ventilators in windows.

Adequate ventilation will help keep your conservatory cool in hot weather – but that’s not all it will do. It will also ensure airborne moisture and pollutants are regularly flushed out of your home.

This will keep the indoor air quality high, contributing to a healthier and more comfortable living environment (and helping lessen the chance of condensation).

Shade your conservatory from the sun

Roof and window blinds, shades, awnings, and sails can shield a conservatory from direct sunlight and provide welcome respite at the height of summer.

Some strategic planting in the garden can have a similar effect. Trees planted adjacent to a conservatory can provide natural sun cover – deciduous trees can even still let the sun through during winter.

Install solar control or tinted glazing

The sun brings light but also heat. Special types of glazing can act as a filter between the two, accepting the light while reducing the amount of the sun’s heat transmitted into a conservatory.

Solar control glass allows sunlight to pass through but reflects and radiates away some of the heat. Using this type of glazing on the roof and windows of a conservatory can have a significant effect on the temperature within.

Retrofit window film to glazed surfaces

Don’t want to replace your conservatory glazing? Window film can provide similar reductions in solar heat gain.

Applied directly to the glass, specialised solar control window film can help to dramatically reduce overheating in conservatories. It can also help in reducing glare and provide UV protection that protects furniture and furnishings from fading.

Our advice: Plan ahead & combine strategies

The best way to prevent a conservatory from overheating is to design it that way from the start. Talk to a conservatory professional about your options at the design stage to ensure your new glazed extension remains comfortable even at the hottest time of the year.

If you do find yourself with a conservatory that gets uncomfortably warm, consider all of the above options not just separately but in combination as well. As each conservatory design and location is different, the combination of strategies that will best tackle an overheated conservatory will be unique to each situation.

Glazing professionals can help you find the right solution for your conservatory – find your local GGF Member companies using the ‘Find a glazing company’ search above.

PMX Coatings Limited

| 18.09.17

Wholesale window film supplier – Sole supplier of Johnson Window Film in the UK.

Window film training for auto and residential.

Installation tools, installation aid.

Wholesale Window Film
Instllation support
Installation tools
Installation training

Roby Glazing Ltd

| 18.09.17

We are glass suppliers and carry out all aspects of glazing including window installation, aluminium and UPVC. Glass screens, balustrades, window repairs including replacement double glazed units, window and door handles/locks and hinges.

We also supply and fit mirrors. We can provide a window filming service which includes sola reflective film, safety film and decorative film(fenestration).

We have contracts with local authorities, city councils (Liverpool, Knowsley, Halton, Chester and Sefton), community colleges, universities, asda, MOD, Costa Coffee, Merseyside Police and many schools. We have also carried out contracts for many English heritage sites including Osborne House Isle of Wight, St Georges Hall Liverpool and Walker Art Gallery Liverpool

All employee’s of the company are CSCS card holders, CRB checked, first aiders and licensed for use of cherry pickers/scissor lift.
We are fully trained in use of tower scaffold and fully competent in all aspects of H&S.

We have been an established limited company since 1982.

All glazing services
Window and door installations
Window and door repair
Glass suppliers
Emergency repairs

Saint Gobain Performance Plastics

| 18.09.17

For over 30 years, Solar Gard has been one of the most popular window film lines for professional installers throughout the world. Solar Gard window films are installed on commercial buildings and vehicles. We are happy to give advice to end users, specifiers and home owners as appropriate.

Energy and CO2 Reductions
Protection from Explosions
Increase Personal Safety
Reduction of Solar Heat and Glare
Enhanced Security Protection

Shield (UK) Ltd

| 18.09.17

Supply and install environmental & security window films
For increased Privacy, Security & Safety, H&S Compliant
Reduced Solar Heat Gain, Glare & Energy Usage
Approved installer of SafetyShield Glass Retention Systems
Printed Graphics & Bespoke Manifestation
Glazing Audits & Compatability Testing

Experienced, Established 1984
SafetyShield Premier Partner
Independant Specialist
Approved by all major manufacturers
All Installations carried out by fully trained Shield employees.

Solarshield Ltd

| 18.09.17

Solarshield install window films and manifestations to glazing throughout the UK.
We have a UK wide installation & specification service and were established in 1985 so have extensive knowledge in our field.
Solarshield specialise in all window film installations, such as Safety/Security, blast mitigation, spontaneous breakage protection, as well as Solar control, Privacy films and manifestations, we can even cut designs or digitally print images onto our window films.

Solar control window films to reduce the Sun’s uncomfortable heat, glare and UV.
Bomb Blast Protection and Blast mitigation window film installations for added protection.
Energy Saving Window Films, to reduce winter heat loss and reduce loads on HVAC in the summer.
Privacy & Decorative window films offer added privacy and decoration to windows.
Health & Safety Manifestation films to ensure compliance with building regulations.
Data cloaking and view control window films, to Help protect your Office.
Residential window films that can reduce the excess heat in your home and especially conservatory.

Sun-X (UK) Ltd

| 18.09.17

Founder members of the GGF’s Applied Film Group, SUN-X is one of Britain’s oldest established window film and blinds installation specialists with an enviable reputation for quality, and is By Appointment to Her Majesty The Queen.

SUN-X is also an Authorised Fitment Centre for the world’s largest window film manufacturer. Nationwide service with over 40 years experience.

Safety Film
Solar Film & Blinds
Privacy Film
Manifestation Film
UV Film

WF Glazing Protection Ltd

| 18.09.17

At WF Glazing Protection Ltd we provide specialist window film and complementary treatments for solar control, privacy and glass protection.

Covering the Midlands and beyond from our offices in Nottingham and Milton Keynes we provide solutions for heat and glare rejection, insulation and energy cost reduction, UV and fade protection, privacy, glass manifestation and graphics, safety and security.

Dave Faulconbridge and Brian Wong, directors of WF Glazing Protection, gained their combined 16 years’ window film expertise working for the 3M Company, one of the world’s leading film manufacturers. As 3M Trained Applicators and Main Dealers as well as approved Saint Gobain SolarGard Dealers, our track record, solid expertise and manufacturer backing mean that we can guarantee both our films and our workmanship.

All operatives hold CSCS cards for construction related occupations and our Trading Standards ‘Buy with Confidence’, Constructionline, Safecontractor, Investors in the Environment and GGF accreditations mean that you can be confident in our ability to deliver your project professionally and safely.

Window Tinting, Solar Control and Energy Reduction
UV and Fade Protection
Privacy, Manifestation and Graphics
Glass Protection, Safety and Security
Blinds, Fly Screens, Shutters, Awnings and Security Grilles

Able Install ltd

| 18.09.17

Established in 1990, Able Install Ltd specialise in the supply and installation of solar control films, conservatory glazing films, anti-shatter, safety and security films, bomb blast protection films, bolted glass containment systems, and opaque privacy window films. We also have our very own in-house graphic design department, which can produce a wide range of bespoke graphics and logos. You will find our approachability, experience and technical knowledge second to none, and we are readily able to satisfy any requirement, from a small one-off installation to managing a large commercial project. We understand and fully appreciate that window film is something that a lot of people are unfamiliar with so we are more than happy to come to you and install some temporary medium size samples of the films we recommend would be best suited for your needs and explain the different values and benefits of the individual films and then leave you to make your own informed decision with no obligation and definitely no hard sell and of course this service is provided free of charge.

Protective Safety / Security Glass Window Film Installation
Bolted Glazing Systems Installation
Conservatory and roof glazing Solar Film Installation
Privacy Window Film & Tint Installation
Solar Control / UV Window Film Installation

Express Glazing Contractors Ltd

| 18.09.17

Commercial Glaziers – for all Glass, Glazing and Window Films- 24/7.

Emergency Number: 020 7619 6900 (24hrs) – but Normal Office Hours for technical enquiries.

24 Hour Emergency repairs. Tender Work, Reactive Maintenance, Site Work, Express Service, Free survey with advice & estimates.

Please email us at :- sales@expressglazingcontractors.co.uk

Please see our website for all our services offered at :- www.expressglazingcontractors.co.uk

Reactive Maintenance & Planned Refurbishments
Emergency Glazing (24 hours) – GGF Approved
Free Advice, Measures, Surveys and Estimates
Technical Projects (large scale and/or technical knowledge)
General Glazing, Glass, Mirrors, Window Film

ONE OF THE LARGEST GLAZING COMPANIES IN THE UK

Here for all your Glass, Glazing and Applied Window Films requirements, 24-hour emergency repairs, tender work, maintenance contracts, site work, express service, advice & estimates.

Express Glazing Contractors was formed in the late 1970’s, and over the years we have had to live up to the name “Express”, which being conveniently situated in Central London, allows us to offer a prompt and competitive service.

Express Glazing Contractors experience, together with their products and services, is extensive being built over many years through economics highs and lows, storms, civil disturbances, terrorist attacks, working from the top of the highest buildings, to below ground, whilst providing a professional and rapid service of glass, glazing and applied window film to their diverse range of customers.

From initial enquiries to specifications, Express take over the project or emergency completely and see it through to a satisfactory, reliable and prompt completion.

Glasstint (Northern) Ltd

| 18.09.17

Established in 1983 Glasstint have worked with thousands of satisfied clients who have put their trust in our products, services and experience. We offer a full range of Window Film products as solutions to make environments and people safer and secure, environmently friendly and more comfortable.

Support you with three decades of experience of distributing and installing window films.
We provide outstanding service and technical support
We can deliver our products and services when you want them.
Trusted by some of the worlds finest Organisations and Companies
Visit our website for further information… www.glasstint.co.uk

Is your home ready for winter?

| 11.11.16

Your home is your sanctuary – and keeping it warm can be a challenge. Here are some tips on making your home more energy efficient and keeping the heat in and the cold out.

As the temperature dips, the leaves fall and Christmas lights go up, don’t forget to get your home ready for the cold winter months.

Here are some helpful tips to get your home winter ready.

1) Keep the warmth in (and the cold out)

First off be sure to check that your heating system is in good working order.

Next, make sure that once heat is generated it doesn’t get lost straight away. Check the seals on your windows and doors and if they are broken, we recommend you have these repaired as soon as possible.

A lot of heat can be lost through single glazing and even double-glazed windows installed before 2006. If you believe this is happening in your home, contact a glazing professional to discuss installing or replacing your old windows with modern thermally efficient glazing. Secondary glazing and/or applied window film should also be considered as an option.

It is important to ensure your home has sufficient ventilation to keep living areas healthy and prevent the build-up of moisture. Without adequate ventilation, moisture in the air may lead to condensation, which can cause mould on walls and damp that can damage interior surfaces and impair the quality of vision of your windows.

2) Keep energy use under control

It’s normal for fuel bills to rise over the winter, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find ways to reduce your energy use at this time of year.

Your home’s windows could be a potential energy saver. If you live in a semi-detached house with single glazed timber windows and electric heating, upgrading to A+ rated energy efficient windows could potentially save you up to £446 a year in energy costs, based on the average window area for this home type.

Find out how much you could potentially save: GGF Energy Savings Calculator

3) Prepare your home’s exterior

Winter can bring all sorts of extreme weather to your doorstep, so preparing the exterior of your home for what nature could throw its way is a good idea.

– clear out gutters and downpipes.

– check roof tiles and rooflights and have leaks repaired now before the worst of the weather arrives

– check the exterior of all windows and doors for damage that needs repairing

Why shiver this winter? Prepare your home, stay warm and think about the measures you can take to improve your energy efficiency.

Need a glazing professional? Find a GGF Member company near you

How to keep your home cool in a heat wave

| 19.07.16

Feeling the heat before you’ve even walked out the door? Here are some handy tips to ensure your home stays cooler during the hot summer months.

1. Keep curtains and blinds closed

The simplest way to avoid the heat of the sun is to block it out. Close any curtains and blinds on the sun-exposed side of your home – and remember that this side may change throughout the day.

2. Avoid generating heat & humidity

When the mercury rises, it may be advisable to shelve those plans for an oven roast and opt for a cold salad instead. Similarly, cover pans on the stovetop and take shorter showers to avoid increasing your home’s humidity through the generation of steam.

3. Set trickle ventilators to the open position

With the sun’s heat dissipating at the end of the day, it’s natural to want to let the cooler night air into your home and even to leave windows open overnight.

In this case it is important to make sure security latches are set, or if you have trickle ventilators to simply verify these are in the open position – allowing cool air to flow in while maintaining the security of a closed window.

4. Use high efficiency lighting

The light bulbs in your home give off heat as well as light. Fluorescent and LED light bulbs generate significantly less heat than incandescent bulbs, so switching to these can make a real difference.

5. Open windows to create airflow

Opening windows on opposite sides of a room or your house can create a corridor for air to flow through, resulting in a refreshing breeze circulating in your home. Remember to consider the security requirements of any open windows to protect your property and possessions.

6. Investigate glazing solutions

If your home has air conditioning, insulating glass units such as double glazed or triple glazed window units can assist in keeping the air in your home cooler and minimise heat transfer from the outdoors entering via conduction. Solar control glass types are widely available if you are considering installing new windows.

7. Consider window film for your windows

Applying solar control film to your home’s windows can reduce the amount of the sun’s heat that penetrates through them and into your home. Talk to a glazing professional about whether window film could help keep your home cooler in summer.

Be Inspired in 2016

| 12.01.16

Make 2016 the year you resolve to put those home improvement plans into action – Be Inspired at MyGlazing.com

(Image: Window film by The Window Film Company)

Happy New Year from all of us at MyGlazing.com! If you’re anything like us, January is the best time to think about home improvements in the year ahead.

Make 2016 the year you put those improvement plans into action and transform your home and lifestyle.

Unsure where to start? Then why not Be Inspired by our exclusive section that gives you ideas of how glass and glazing products can make all the difference to your living areas.

Make your home more comfortable, warmer, secure and energy efficient this year by choosing the right glass and glazing products.

View the best

Be Inspired showcases the best products, services and projects from GGF Member companies from around the UK.

Here you can see a wide variety of styles and types of windows, doors and conservatories. Discover the many options available to you by seeing examples of them installed in homes just like yours.

It’s the perfect way to start the year. Be inspired to improve your home.

(Can’t find what you’re looking for? Look out for new content here every week – bookmark the page!)

Find your local GGF Member

Once you know what you want – or if you’d like to get a quote or more information – it’s easy to get in touch with your nearest GGF Member company using the Find A Member search.

GGF Members are established, trusted companies that work to the highest professional standards. Learn more about the benefits of using a GGF Member company.

Don’t forget to visit the Advice section of MyGlazing.com and to read our helpful Top 10 Tips Before You Buy.

Planning a conservatory – things to consider

| 22.12.23

Planning your conservatory

With a wide range of conservatory types available, careful thought and planning can help you decide on the one that fits best with your home and suits the needs of everyone who will be using it.

Once you’ve chosen a conservatory style, here are some more things to consider when planning your glazed home extension.

Size

When deciding on the size of your new conservatory, make sure you’ll have enough space to enjoy it. A handy tip is to mark out the planned dimensions in your living room so you can see how much furniture you’ll be able to fit.

Sunlight

How much direct sunlight will your conservatory receive and at what time of the day? This could have a bearing on your choice of building location and also interior design decisions.

The orientation of your conservatory may mean that certain specifications of glazing are more appropriate than others because of the impact of solar heat gain from the sun (see ‘Glazing’ below).

Materials – general

You can choose from a wide range of materials for your conservatory, not only for the frames but also in the glazing, the roof and any masonry.

Think about the mood and texture you want to achieve. Some people like the ‘outdoor’ feel with tiled floors, patio-type furniture and bare brick or stone for the house wall; others prefer an ‘indoor’ character with carpeting, soft furnishings and wall coverings.

Materials – frame

Aluminium, with thermal breaks for enhanced heat insulation, is a popular choice and is available in a range of colours and finishes.

PVC-U is the most popular frame material with its long life expectancy and minimal maintenance, especially as nowadays a range of wood grain-effect finishes combine the authentic look of wood with all the toughness of PVC-U.

Wood is the natural choice for people who insist on the real thing.

Glazing

Double glazing is a must nowadays to keep a conservatory comfortable all year round and by using low emissivity (Low-E) glass, it can cut heat loss even more.

If the conservatory is south or west facing it is advisable to consider the use of a modern solar control glass for the roof and side panels of the conservatory.

Solar control options range from ‘body tinted’ glass (where the colour in the glass absorbs heat from the sun) to ‘metallic coated’ glass products.

Modern metallic coated products have the advantage of being neutral in appearance, not obscuring views, while still reflecting the sun’s heat.

Roofing

There are two main choices of roofing – glass or polycarbonate.

Glass gives you a clear view through the roof – it can be supplied with solar control and self-cleaning coatings too. Laminated glass and safety filmed glass can add protection you from any falling debris on the roof glazing of your conservatory.

Polycarbonate creates a softer light effect in bright sun (however, it is slightly noisier in heavy rain or hail).

Ventilation

Ventilation is important. You need to be sure that your conservatory will let in fresh air and avoid condensation.

The internal environment can be carefully controlled with the correct specification of both materials and ventilation. Many roofs have built-in trickle ventilation and Building Regulations specify a certain area of opening windows per floor area.

Technological developments mean that you can have opening roof vents installed that can be thermostatically controlled with built-in rain sensors.

Sound control

Whether it be rain, music, lawn mower, traffic or aircraft noise, reducing the impact of environmental sound can enhance the enjoyment of your conservatory.

The use of laminated glass or enhanced acoustic insulation laminated glass can lessen the amount of noise transferring into or out of your conservatory.

In addition, laminated or acoustic laminated glasses have the extra benefit of reducing standard ultra-violet (UV) light transmission. This means sun bleaching of furniture or fittings is dramatically slowed.

Cleaning and maintenance

Consider what will be required to clean and maintain the glass throughout your conservatory.

Surface modified glass such as self-cleaning glass is available from many glazing companies and can reduce the need for cleaning the external window panes, particularly in difficult-to-reach roof areas.

Comfort and convenience

Comfort levels and environmental factors should be considered. You may wish to extend your home’s central heating, install a separate heater or go for an underfloor heating system, but remember careful specification, design of materials and the location of the conservatory itself can all lead to natural environmental control.

Similarly, you can have overhead wiring for lights built-in or simply a few wall sockets for a table lamp and other appliances.

For more advice on choosing the right conservatory for your needs, get in touch with a local GGF Member company.

Works of art: Super Spacer® helps to bring landmark galleries to life

Members News | 31.05.23

Edgetech’s world-renowned Super Spacer® has been integrated into the window units of thousands of striking and ambitious buildings around the globe – including dozens of stunning art galleries and museums.

The Twist is part gallery, part bridge and part sculpture – a 1,000 square-metre landmark that spans the Randsleva River in the Norwegian forest.

Ten quadruple-glazed insulating glass units make up the building’s structural façade, with the free-form units having been manufactured using Super Spacer® TriSeal™. A PVB film blocks the UV radiation to shield the priceless artworks within from sunlight.

Also located in Norway is the Salmon Eye – a giant, four-floor floating art installation, designed to educate visitors about the vital importance of sustainable fishing.

The structure’s ellipsoidal shape is modelled on a salmon’s eye, with the outer layer made of 9,250 stainless steel plates designed to imitate a fish’s shimmering skin.

The installation weighs an incredible 1,256 tonnes, making extensive use of curved and laminated safety glass units created with Super Spacer® TriSeal™ Flex.

Meanwhile, the Musée Atelier Audemars Piguet in the Swiss mountains aims to tell the story of the country’s long tradition of watchmaking. The building takes the form of a glass double helix which is embedded into the landscape and has the appearance of a giant watch spring. It consists of an all-glass curved facade, a 470-tonne green steel roof, and a striking sunshade louvre fashioned from untreated brass.

Regularly exposed to temperatures of well below -20°C, the triple glazed insulating glass, manufactured with Super Spacer® TriSeal™ Flex in black, has been engineered to achieve incredible U Values of just 0.5 W/(m²K).

Edgetech Managing Director Chris Alderson comments: “Whether in the Swiss mountains, Norway’s arctic climate, or the hot deserts of the Arabian Peninsula, Super Spacer® TriSeal™ has repeatedly demonstrated its ability to easily withstand the toughest weather conditions to offer outstanding overall performance.

“For us, it’s immensely gratifying to see our products help make some of the most architecturally ambitious buildings in the world a reality.

“This is especially the case when the structures themselves are just as impressive as the artworks they were designed to contain.

“As architects continue to strive to push the boundaries of what is possible, Edgetech’s products will continue to enable them bring their visions to life”.

For more information, please call 02476 639931 or visit www.edgetechig.co.uk

Evander Glazing & Locks Ltd

| 16.12.19

Evander is the UK’s leading provider of glazing and locksmith services for domestic and commercial properties. Every year Evander attend over 120,000 properties, providing 24-7 emergency response and fulfilment services, making the places where you live and work safe, secure and smart.

Emergency make safe and boarding
Repair and replacement of glass and glazing, frames and systems
Lock repair and replacement
Door repair and replacement
Home improvements – windows, doors, conservatories, garage doors
Bespoke specialist glazing installations
FENSA and TrustMark Accredited

Evander Glazing & Locks Ltd

| 16.12.19

Evander, is the UK’s leading provider of glazing and locksmith services for domestic and commercial properties. Every year Evander attend over 120,000 properties, providing 24-7 emergency response and fulfilment services, making the places where you live and work safe, secure and smart.

Emergency make safe and boarding
Repair and replacement of glass and glazing, frames and systems
Lock repair and replacement
Door repair and replacement
Home improvements – windows, doors, conservatories, garage doors
Bespoke specialist glazing installations
FENSA and TrustMark Accredited

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Conservatories are bright, airy spaces you can enjoy in all seasons, however, an overheated conservatory can spoil the fun. Discover our tips to reduce heat and keep cool this summer.

Ventilate your conservatory well

Shade your conservatory from the sun

Install solar control or tinted glazing

Retrofit window film to glazed surfaces

Our advice: Plan ahead & combine strategies

Related topics

ONE OF THE LARGEST GLAZING COMPANIES IN THE UK

Your home is your sanctuary – and keeping it warm can be a challenge. Here are some tips on making your home more energy efficient and keeping the heat in and the cold out.

1. Keep curtains and blinds closed

2. Avoid generating heat & humidity

3. Set trickle ventilators to the open position

4. Use high efficiency lighting

5. Open windows to create airflow

6. Investigate glazing solutions

7. Consider window film for your windows

Related topics

GGF Member companies offer a range of solutions to keep your home cooler during the summer (and warmer during the winter). Find a local GGF Member company

Make 2016 the year you resolve to put those home improvement plans into action – Be Inspired at MyGlazing.com

View the best

Find your local GGF Member

Planning your conservatory

Size

Sunlight

Materials – general

Materials – frame

Glazing

Roofing

Ventilation

Sound control

Cleaning and maintenance

Comfort and convenience

For more advice on choosing the right conservatory for your needs, get in touch with a local GGF Member company.

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