Self Cleaning Glass Roof Panels

Upvc anthracite grey frame with double glazed blue active self cleaning glass.

Self cleaning glass roof panels.

Self cleaning glass is an application that we apply to our glass to keep the surface free of dirt grime and fingerprints. Pilkington activ self cleaning glass. Lg never recommends for end customers to climb on the roof to clean their solar panels. By using a glass roof you can also reduce the noise of rain compared to polycarbonate roof panels.

A two step cleaning process where organic material is broken down by daylight and is then washed away by rain. With our built in bioclean self cleaning glass technology your new conservatory rood will stay cleaner for longer and result in less frequent cleaning. The downside to this glass is that unlike blue self cleaning solar control glass as described above it has no solar control. Additionally helping to save ongoing costs of air conditioning and cleaning bills.

Inserting glass roof panels into an existing flat or pitched roof will normally be subject to building regulations. Clear self cleaning glass is an ideal glass for a conservatory roof and windows. After years of research and development leading glass manufacturer pilkington has introduced the pilkington activ range of products the range has products which combine both self cleaning and solar control properties making them highly desirable amongst homeowners looking for the ultimate in glass solutions. However these glass cleaning agents still require sufficient elbow grease to get your windows looking great and can t even begin to rival the ease and effectiveness of self cleaning glass.

This is because you are making a material alteration to the roof which affects the structure and thermal efficiency and also a window or door is classed as a controlled fitting which means it has to meet certain standards. Get a qualified tradesman to do it for you. How self cleaning glass works external window cleaning and maintenance has been simplified by the abundance of glass cleaning agents on the market. It has an active coating on the outer surface which works in two ways.

Self cleaning glass is double glazed the inside pane has a low emission coating while the outer pane consists of self cleaning glass. Overall remember your lg panels are self cleaning in the rain due to the type of glass used on the solar panel and our panels will require low maintenance. Self cleaning glass prevents the build up of dirt on the window. Covered in a special coating it prevents the build up of dirt on your roof and windows so they look cleaner and clearer for longer.

How to correctly clean and maintain self cleaning glass.