Window & Glass Options

TWO TYPES OF GLASS EXPLAINED

Toughened Safety Glass

This is exactly as the name depicts.  Should it break, it will break into many small pieces that will reduce the risk of harm.

Laminate Glass

This consists of 2 pieces of glass with an invisible layer of plastic sandwiched between them.  Should it break, it holds together and remains intact.

SOLAR CONTROL

It’s really important in Spain to understand what glass is the most suitable and there are 3 different types of solar control glass:

TINTED – reduces glare but can make the view seem dull.

REFLECTIVE – sometimes used for privacy due to its mirror effect, but at night the strongest light source is inside the house so the homeowner won’t be able to see out, although anybody outside will be able to see in.

SUN GUARD – a sophisticated glass that reduces solar intake but avoids the tinting . On reflection of the other two types, it also has the added ability of reflecting interior radiant heat back into the room that would be lost through ordinary double glazing (very much a revere process to reflecting sunshine out) this gives this glass a very high effective insulation value.

LOW E GLASS

Low E or Pilkington glass – this product reflects heat back into the room in the same way as sun guard but without the solar control, so in winter “free” solar heat can enter the home.

Locks are available as follows:

• Centre lock
• Hook lock
• Single point lock
• Multiple point lock