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uPVC Window Glass Types Explained

A plain guide to the glass types that go into uPVC windows, and what each is for.

Each glass solves a problem

Rather than a 'best' glass, each type solves a specific problem — noise, privacy, glare, safety, or heat. Knowing which problem you have tells you which glass you need.

How to choose

Look for this

  • Plain — no particular problem to solve
  • Laminated — noise and security
  • Toughened — impact strength
  • Frosted — being overlooked
  • Tinted — glare and heat
  • Double-glazed — heat and noise together

What we'd suggest

Work backwards from the problem: noisy road means laminated; overlooked bathroom means frosted; west-facing glare means tinted. That's how we spec it with you.

Questions

Frequently asked

What are the uPVC window glass types?

Plain, laminated (noise and security), toughened (impact strength), frosted (privacy), tinted (glare and heat), and double-glazed units (heat and noise).

How do I choose a glass type?

Work backwards from the problem — noisy road means laminated, overlooked bathroom means frosted, west-facing glare means tinted.

Is one glass type best?

No — each solves a different problem. We spec per opening.

From our range

What we make

uPVC Sliding Windows

Multi-track windows that need no swing space.

uPVC Casement Windows

Side-hung sashes for full airflow and the tightest seal.

uPVC Performance Systems

Double-glazed acoustic and thermal windows.

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