Heritage Glass Options
Every heritage window project requires careful glass selection. Compare optical character, acoustic dampening, safety treatments, and privacy patterns.
4.5mm Goethe Restoration Glass
Authentic historical surface movement that breaks harsh modern planar reflections. Ideal for Grade II listed properties and sensitive conservation areas.
6.8mm Acoustic Laminated
Combines acoustic dampening with an inside 4mm Low-E pane to improve sound insulation along busy roads, bus routes, and railway corridors without altering timber sightlines.
Pilkington Patterned & Obscure
Texture and Oriel acid-etched designs for bathrooms, period front doors, and modesty panels with privacy ratings from 1 to 5.
Slim 3mm & 4mm Float Glass
The slimmest available sealed unit combinations (11mm overall with 3mm float and 4mm cavity), engineered specifically for shallow sash rebates.
4mm Activ Self-Cleaning Glass
Available in Float or Toughened outer pane. Requires specialist supplier confirmation regarding sealed-unit compatibility and coating orientation.
6.4mm Laminated Safety Glass
Provides impact protection (BS EN 12600) while maintaining a slim double-glazed format (14.4mm or 16.4mm overall thickness).