Glass Options

Here at Duration Windows we offer many different glass options ranging from standard clear toughened and float glass to glass for more specific purposes such as our switchable privacy glass, self cleaning glass, solar control glass and textured glass.

We offer top quality, high specification glass from some of the leading glass companies, such as Pilkingtons. Our standard double glass unit is 28mm argon filled (low-E, en=0.05, soft coat), 1.2 centre Pane* U Value.

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Switchable Privacy Glass - The Ultimate WOW Factor


The ultimate option for our bi-folds, aluminium roofs, patio doors and aluminium windows is switchable privacy glass. This special glass can change from translucent to clear with just a flick of a switch and has been featured on the Grand Designs TV programme.

Click the switch with your mouse and watch the glass change in the roof.
Switchable privacy glass
Switchable privacy glass - click the switch on the left to switch from clear to opaque and back.

How about switchable privacy glass in boats?

Click the switch with your mouse and watch the glass change in the boat.

Click here for more info and pictures about the boat install »
Switchable privacy glass
Click the switch with your mouse and watch the glass change in the boat.

Click here for more info and pictures about the boat install »

How about switchable privacy glass in bi-folds?

Click the switch with your mouse and watch the glass change in the bifolds.
Switchable privacy glass
Switchable glass - click the switch on the left to switch from clear to opaque and back.

Features

  • Switches from opaque to clear and back again with just a flick of a switch.
  • Blinds and curtains are not necessary - keeping the clean lines of your windows and doors.
  • When switched to clear the glass provides unobstructed views through the glass, unlike blinds where the slats are still visible.
  • Switch operation and / or remote control. Glass could be switched under timer control for security.
  • Can be incorporated into home automation systems.
  • Switchable privacy glass actually reduces noise compared to ordinary double glazed sealed units.
  • Changes state (clear>translucent or translucent>clear) in under a second.
  • Uses only very small amounts of electrisity to polarize the particals in the glass.
  • When translucent (Milky) - light still enters the room through the glass, unlike blinds that darken the room.

Important Notice

Please note that switchable privacy glass never goes completely clear. If compared back to back with ‘ordinary’ clear glass this glass will always look slightly milky. We advise that you should not place switchable and ordinary glass next to each other. We also advise that you visit our showroom to view the glass before purchase.

Grand Designs Television Programme

Channel 4 symbolThis product was featured on the Grand Designs television programme.Please follow this link to see the "Bristol White Cube House" house and pictures of switchable glass installed.

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