One of the many decisions you need to make when adding a conservatory to your home is deciding the type of glass to use. With a multitude of different types of glass available, it’s not as simple as choosing between single and double glazed glass. We’ve taken a look at the factors you need to consider when choosing glass for your new conservatory.

Considering U Values

When choosing windows for your conservatory, you should look at the U Value of the glass as these show the heat loss level of the glass. Glass with high U Values lose more heat than those with low U Values, so you need to check that your windows have a low U Value to preserve temperature in your conservatory.

Double and triple glazed windows will have a lower U Value than single glazed glass. However, some double glazed windows may have a lower U Value than a triple glazed window as they have had Xenon or Argon injected in-between the glass.

Choosing Low Emissive (Low E) Glass

Glass that is low emissive (Low E) will help keep heat generated in your conservatory in your conservatory. Low E glass has been coated with metallic oxide or invisible metal so the surface reflects heat, without preventing light from passing through. This can help keep a conservatory cool during the warmer summer months and will stop heat from escaping during the winter helping you make the most of your conservatory throughout the year.

Keeping warm with a solid roof

A simple way to can increase the warmth of your conservatory is by choosing to install a solid roof instead of a glass one. Solid roofing, such as our lightweight roofing tiles, is more insular than glass and allows for roof insulation to be added to keep the space warm and reduce heating costs.

For more information about Metrotile products and how they can be used to make a solid roof conservatory, please get in touch with a member of our team by calling 01249 658514.