Single glazing offers a simple and cost-effective solution for certain applications. It provides clear, unobstructed views and allows for plenty of natural light to flood your space. This can be ideal for outbuildings, sheds, or workshops where thermal insulation isn't a major concern. However, it's important to be aware of the limitations. Single glazing offers minimal insulation, meaning your space will be more susceptible to temperature fluctuations and outside noise.
Single Glazing
Is your home feeling a little chilly in winter or uncomfortably warm in summer? Are noisy neighbours or street sounds disrupting your peace and quiet? Double glazing could be the perfect solution! Double glazed windows feature two panes of glass separated by a sealed air gap or inert gas. This clever design creates a significant thermal barrier, keeping your home warmer in winter and cooler in summer. This translates to reduced energy bills and a more comfortable living environment.
Double Glazing
Triple glazed windows take the benefits of double glazing to a whole new level. Three panes of glass separated by two sealed air gaps create an exceptional thermal barrier, keeping your home remarkably warm in winter and pleasantly cool in summer. This translates to significant savings on your energy bills and a more comfortable living environment year-round. But the benefits go beyond temperature control. The additional air gap in triple glazing provides superior soundproofing, making your home a haven of peace and quiet, even in the noisiest environments.
Triple Glazing
Breathe new life into your historic home with our expertise in traditional face puttying! This time-honored technique, used for centuries, ensures the authenticity and structural integrity of your period windows. Our skilled glaziers meticulously apply a special putty compound to secure individual panes of glass within the wooden frames. This not only restores the aesthetic charm of your heritage windows but also maintains their weatherproofing and functionality.
Traditional Face Puttying
We offer a variety of heritage glazing options, including slim double glazing for improved thermal efficiency without compromising the original aesthetics. Additionally, we specialise in traditional techniques like face puttying to ensure your windows retain their original charm and functionality. Our experienced glaziers are passionate about preserving history while incorporating modern advancements for improved comfort and energy savings.
Heritage Glazing
Bring the artistry of light and color into your home with a stunning stained glass window. We collaborate with skilled artisans to design and create bespoke stained glass pieces that add a touch of timeless elegance to any space.
Imagine natural light filtering through vibrant colored glass, casting a warm glow and intricate patterns across your room.
Achieve a sleek, minimalist aesthetic with the innovative strength of UV glass bonding. This cutting-edge technique utilizes a special adhesive that cures under ultraviolet light to create virtually invisible seams when joining glass panels. Unlike traditional methods that rely on bulky frames or visible fixings, UV bonding creates a seamless, transparent connection. This is perfect for creating modern shower enclosures, glass partitions, balustrades, and even bespoke furniture pieces.
UV Glass Bonding
Crafted with intricate designs and textures, patterned glass allows natural light to filter through while obscuring the view, creating a sense of privacy for bathrooms, foyers, or interior partitions. From classic ribbed patterns to more contemporary geometric designs, we have a style to complement any décor. Patterned glass also offers additional benefits. It can help diffuse harsh sunlight, creating a softer and more comfortable ambiance. Additionally, some patterned glass options can even enhance security by deterring unwanted intrusion.
Patterned Glass
Step into a world of inspirationwith our Glass Gallery! Our expansive showroom is a treasure trove of innovative glazing solutions, designed to ignite your imagination and transform your vision into reality. Explore a wide variety of stunning displays, showcasing the latest trends in UPVc and aluminium windows, sleek glass partitions, and captivating stained glass masterpieces. Witness firsthand the elegance of heritage glazing and the strength of UV-bonded glass structures.
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At Gillingham Glass, with over 25 years of experience serving the South West of England, we're your one-stop shop for everything glass and glazing. We offer a comprehensive range of services, from double glazing and conservatories to UPVc doors, windows, glass balustrades, mirrors, and more.
We cater to both residential and commercial clients, and pride ourselves on competitive prices and exceptional service.
Unit 9 Kingsmead Business Park
Gillingham
Dorset
SP8 5FB
01747 835800
Monday – Friday: 8.00am – 5.00pm
Saturday & Sunday: CLOSED
Company Number: 05406045