How High-Performance Glass Can Help Keep Your Home Cooler This Summer
As summer approaches, the temperature begins to rise, and so does the cost of keeping our homes cool. At Keswick Superglaze, we understand the value of a comfortable, energy-efficient home. That’s why we recommend high-performance glass for your windows and doors. Not only can it transform your living space by letting in natural light, but it also plays a crucial role in maintaining a cooler indoor environment during those sweltering summer months.
We offer three exclusive glass options: ClimaPane, ArmourPane, and UltraPane, each engineered to tackle overheating, UV exposure, noise, and security in different ways. Let’s explore how this innovative glass technology works to keep your home cool and comfortable, and which option might suit your home best.
Reflect More, Absorb Less
What makes glass genuinely “high-performance” isn’t simply a coating; it’s the glass specification itself. We’ve worked closely with our manufacturing partners to develop trademarked glass specifications, ClimaPane, ArmourPane, and UltraPane, engineered to reflect the sun’s heat outside and keep your home cooler. Traditional glass windows absorb and transmit solar heat inside your home, but with high-performance glass, you can maintain a cooler indoor temperature without overworking your air conditioning system.
Our ClimaPane efficiency glass achieves a 48% reduction in solar gain, while ArmourPane and UltraPane go further still, cutting solar heat gain by 67% and 70% respectively, a noticeable difference on the hottest days of the year.
UV Protection Without Compromising on Light
One of the significant advantages of high-performance glass is its ability to block out harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. These are the rays that can cause your furniture, carpets, and curtains to fade over time. However, while it keeps out the UV rays, it still allows plenty of natural light to enter the room. This balance ensures your home is bright and airy without the adverse effects of the sun’s more harmful properties.
ClimaPane reduces harmful UV rays by 72%, while both ArmourPane and UltraPane block out an impressive 99%, ideal if you have valuable furnishings, artwork, or flooring you want to protect. All three options are available across our uPVC, aluminium, flush, and bay window ranges.
Energy Efficiency Leads to Cost Savings
The insulating properties of high-performance glass mean that it’s not just beneficial in summer but all year round. By minimising the amount of heat entering in the summer and reducing heat loss in the winter, this glass helps maintain a consistent temperature inside the home. With a U-value as low as 0.9 on our ArmourPane and UltraPane ranges, and 1.1 on ClimaPane, this reduction in temperature fluctuation reduces the need for heating and cooling, which can lead to significant savings on your energy bills.
Curious how much you could save? Try our Energy Savings Calculator to see the potential impact on your household bills.
Noise Reduction for a Peaceful Home Environment
Apart from temperature control and UV protection, high-performance glass also offers excellent noise reduction properties. It can help mute the noise from outside traffic, neighbourhood activities, and other external sounds. ClimaPane is 14% quieter than standard double glazing, while ArmourPane and UltraPane offer 45% and 50% noise reduction, respectively. If you live in a busy area or near main roads, UltraPane, our ultimate glass option, provides the most peaceful and quiet indoor environment, enhancing your home comfort further.
Enhanced Security as Standard
Beyond keeping your home cool, quiet, and protected from UV damage, both ArmourPane and UltraPane are Secured by Design accredited, giving you genuine peace of mind alongside their thermal and acoustic performance, a valuable consideration whether you’re upgrading windows, composite doors, or patio doors.
Enhance Your Home Aesthetics
Beyond the functional benefits, high-performance glass also adds aesthetic value to your home. It comes in various finishes and styles, which means it can be tailored to enhance your home’s appearance, whether fitted into sleek flush windows, classic sash windows, or a bright conservatory or orangery. Whether you prefer a sleek, modern look or a more traditional style, there’s a high-performance glass option that fits your taste.
Backed by Our Lifetime Guarantee
Better yet, all three of our premium glass options, ClimaPane, ArmourPane, and UltraPane, are included as standard within our lifetime guarantee, so your investment in a cooler, quieter, more secure home is protected for years to come.
Get in Touch with Keswick Superglaze
Ready to upgrade to high-performance glass and keep your home comfortable this summer? Our team at Keswick Superglaze is here to help. We’ll guide you through our full range of exclusive glass options and find a solution that suits your home and budget. Get a free quote today and start enjoying a cooler home this summer without the hefty air conditioning costs, or contact us to talk through your options with the team.
By choosing high-performance glass, you’re not just investing in a cooler home for the summer; you’re enhancing your living space for years to come with improved energy efficiency, protection from UV rays, reduced outdoor noise, and stronger security. Visit our exclusive glass page or get in touch to learn more about how ClimaPane, ArmourPane and UltraPane can benefit your home.