There are many forms of architecture present in London. That is one of its most attractive features. We are a team of architects that has added some great properties to this wonderful city. People come to us when they want to create something special. They do so because we are an award winning specialist that excels with residential architecture in London.

When installing windows in your home, double glazing is a great starting point. It is one of the most popular glass options out there. There is a good reason why too. With two glass panes, they are divided by a gas-filled vacuum chamber. It works as a barrier to stop warm air from getting out of the property. Also, it prevents cold air from getting in. During summer it keeps warm air out, keeping the interior cool.

The double glazing allows you to save money on heating and cooling bills. You won’t over rely on your central heating to keep your home warm or fans to cool it down. This also leads to a lower carbon footprint.

Using double glazing is the obvious choice when deciding on new windows. However, there are many options available for you to use. To help you choose, we are going to discuss some of them here.

Float glass

This variant gets its name from the manufacturing process of floating molten glass within a ‘bath’ of molten lead or tin. It creates a high calibre, smooth finish, as well as an even thickness. Even though it is more likely to shatter when broken, float glass is the most affordable choice. It is still strong, long lasting, and durable.

Self-cleaning glass

This is a modern option for low maintenance windows. The actual glass is covered with a titanium dioxide coating. It breaks up dirt into smaller bits and lets it get washed away by the rain. As a result, you don’t have to wipe the windows. Such glass is a wonderful option for roof or skylights that are hard to reach.

Coated glass

Also called ‘Low E glass’, it has a pyrolytic coating. Manufacturers can add it in the float-glass creation procedure (hard coat) or spray it on afterwards (soft coat). This coating offers it more durability and allows for greater thermal efficiency. It traps more heat in the property and further lowers your dependence on central heating.

Speak to us about choosing glass for residential architecture in London

At Coffey Architects, we take every part of a project seriously. This is true even with the details like windows and their glass. Our people work to make sure that everything works properly. Plus, we can suggest solutions to make the property more efficient and sustainable to help the environment.

So, if you want to partner with the top company specialising in residential architecture London has, come to us. We can design your dream home, ensuring it suits your brief and lifestyle.