Conservatory Glazing Options

Performance Glass

Thanks to products such as SMG Ultra and SMG Ultimate, consumers are ever more aware of the benefits performance glass can bring to any conservatory. SMG completes the range by providing a performance glass solution for side-frames.

Technical Data:

The table below gives you a clearer idea of the impressive performance of SMG Ultra, SMG Ultimate and SMG Blue when compared to standard glass or polycarbonate. There are other options and tints available.

Technical SpecificationT4 SMG
Ultra 83 Blue
T3 SMG
Ultimate Blue
T1 SMG
Blue
Standard
Glass
Poly-
carbonate
U-Value 1.0 1.0 1.2 2.8 1.75
Solar Factor 17% 20% 40% 75% 55%
Light Transmission 25% 27% 52% 80% 68%
Heat Reflection 78% 78% 58% 25% 45%
UV Protection 94% 94% 73% 25% -
BS EN 12150-1 Yes Yes Yes Yes X
BS EN 1279-2 Yes Yes Yes Yes X
10 Yr warranty
Yes Yes Yes X X
Easy Clean Yes Yes Yes X X
Cavity Fill Argon Argon Argon Air X
Blue Tint Yes Yes Yes X X



The figures shown above are for guide purposes only. Slight variations may occur due to glass specification, time of year, manufacturing tolerance, point of manufacture and type of instrumentation used.

Visible Light Transmittance:

The figures shown above are for guide purposes only. Slight variations may occur due to glass specification, time of year, manufacturing tolerance, point of manufacture and type of instrumentation used.

Visible Light Transmittance:

This is the percentage of visible light directly transmitted through the glass.

Solar Factor: This is the percentage of total solar energy (or heat from the sun) able to pass through the glass.

U-Value: This is used to measure internal heat loss during cooler periods. The lower the number, the greater the insulation.

UV Transmission: Sun damaging UV rays are dramatically reduced, allowing greater protection of your furniture and fabrics.