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<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\nAnd glass is also one of the favourite roofing options for the conservatory, allowing plenty of light into the installation and giving you the most all through the year.<\/p>\n
With glass roofing you need to ensure the frames can hold the material as it\u2019s heavy and these will need to be constructed accordingly. Strong beams for support will be essential and aluminium is the best material when it comes to strength.<\/p>\n
Heat reflective glass<\/h3>\n
Heat reflective glass, otherwise known as energy efficient glass or low-e, has a metallic coating to retain heat whilst not limiting the amount of heat and light allowed in. This coating gives the glass a slight brown or grey tint.<\/p>\n
Another bonus with the heat reflective glass is that glare can be reduced on sunny days, but light entering the conservatory isn\u2019t reduced.<\/p>\n
What\u2019s important to remember though is that heat reflective glass won\u2019t act as a form of insulation in itself and would need to be part of a double glazed or triple glazed unit.<\/p>\n
Self-cleaning glass<\/h3>\n
Self-cleaning glass is yet another possibility for the conservatory. The thin photocatalytic coating will break down organic dirt using natural sun rays, helping to loosen grime that gathers on the glass.<\/p>\n
Self-cleaning glass also has hydrophilic properties. Rain is able to wash away the grime that accumulates, ensuring the glass will stay cleaner for longer periods. This will cut the maintenance time required.<\/p>\n
It is possible to combine self-cleaning glass with heat reflective properties, but remember to specify this to the installer as soon as possible.<\/p>\n
Tiled roof<\/h3>\n
A conservatory with a tiled roof is often called a sunroom or garden room. They are particularly popular in traditional homes as they blend well with the existing property.<\/p>\n