Feeling the Heat? Why Solar Control Glass Is One of the Smartest Investments You Can Make
When temperatures soar, there's nothing worse than sitting in a beautiful glass extension or by an office window that feels more like a greenhouse.
How solar CONTROL glass can help keep you cool this summer
While large areas of glazing flood a space with beautiful natural light and create stunning views, they can also allow significant amounts of the sun's energy to enter the building. That's where solar control glass comes in.
What is Solar Control Glass?
Solar control glass is specially designed to reduce the amount of solar energy that passes through the glass, while still allowing plenty of natural daylight into your home or workplace.
Unlike blinds or curtains, which create dark rooms, solar control glass works before the heat gets inside. Solar control glass allows open views, whilst reflecting parts of the solar spectrum.
The result? Bright, comfortable spaces without excessive overheating.
Why Is It So Popular?
With warmer summers becoming more common across the UK, homeowners, architects and commercial developers are increasingly choosing solar control glass for projects such as:
Glass extensions
Roof lanterns
Conservatories
Office buildings
Schools
Apartment developments
Large feature windows
It helps keep indoor temperatures more comfortable, even on the hottest days.
The Benefits
Improved Comfort Rooms stay cooler during sunny weather, making them far more enjoyable to use without relying heavily on air conditioning or fans.
Lower Energy Costs By reducing unwanted solar heat gain, cooling systems don't have to work as hard, helping to reduce energy consumption and running costs.
More Natural Light One of the biggest misconceptions is that solar control glass makes rooms dark. Whilst this can be the case for some high-performance units, plenty of modern high performance glass allow high levels of natural daylight to enter while filtering out much of the sun's heat, giving you the best of both worlds.
UV Protection Many solar control glass products also reduce harmful UV rays, helping to protect flooring, furniture and fabrics from fading over time.
Better Year-Round Performance All high performance solar control products also provide excellent thermal insulation during colder months, helping to keep heat inside when temperatures drop.
Is Solar Control Glass Right for Your Project?
If your property has large south or west facing windows, a glass extension, roof glazing or areas that become uncomfortably warm in the summer, solar control glass could make a noticeable difference.
Choosing the right specification is important, as different products offer varying levels of solar protection, light transmission and insulation.
At We Supply Glass, we help customers find the right high performance glass for their project, ensuring they achieve the perfect balance between comfort, energy efficiency and appearance.
If you're planning a new build, extension or commercial development, we'd be happy to help you choose the right glass specification.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What types of projects does your firm specialise in?
We specialise in residential, commercial, and mixed-use high performance and switchable glass soloutions. Whether you're looking to build your dream home, revamp an office or retail space, or create a multi-purpose facility, we offer tailored solutions to meet your specific needs.
How involved will I be in the design process?
We believe in collaboration. From the initial consultation to the final walk-through, we ensure you're actively involved in every stage of the design and construction process. Your vision is our priority, and we work closely with you to bring it to life.
Do you handle both design and Installation?
Yes! We offer full-service solutions, including design, planning, and installation. Our team can oversee the process to ensure the design vision is executed flawlessly and on schedule. We're also more than happy to work with your own design team, architects and construction workers.
Do you offer supply only?
Yes, we're flexible. We often work with clients who either are professional glass installers or clients who already have a construction team in place.
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Have questions or need more information?
Our expert team is here to assist you—reach out today and let us bring your vision to life with innovative design and expertise.
Why Choose We Supply Glass
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