Glass Options for Your Conservatory Roof The design of your new conservatory is only the first step; next, you need to consider the building materials so that the construction will truly match the rest of your home. Your choice of material may be influenced by the area in which you live, particularly if it is a conservation area or a listed building, though. With double glazing companies in Glasgow you can choose either to fully glaze the conservatory walls, or to combine double glazing windows with a low brick wall. Bear in mind that a strong wall is particularly important when supporting a glass roof. In fact, glazed conservatory roofs can be made of glass or of polycarbonate; glass is more expensive, but also more transparent and provides better insulation than polycarbonate.
Double glazing glass If you decide on double glazing glass, you have several options, including acoustic insulation, heat insulation, solar control, and self-cleaning glazing. Acoustic insulation glass shields your conservatory from outside noise coming from rain falling on the roof, or from a busy road. To enjoy comfortable temperatures in your conservatory all year round, consider combining Low-E, or low-emissivity glass with solar control glass. Low-E glass provides an effective means to reduce condensation and heat loss, while solar glass prevents overheating and glare, alongside the additional cost of installing blinds. Finally, self-cleaning glass can be a real life saver in the case of glazed roofs that render cleaning quite dangerous; this is due to the glass coating that breaks down dirt automatically in sunlight and washes it away with rainwater.