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Heritage Glass for
sympathetic restorations
Tatra Glass are passionate about the correct period glass
being used in restoration projects as it makes a huge
difference internally and externally to the atmosphere and
ambience of the building. It is important to get the glass
type correct as the character of the building is reflected
in it’s facade. The windows being described as ‘the eyes
of the building’ they need to create a harmonious overall
appearance ie. The glass and frames must conform and
complement each other perfectly.
from the sun. The laminate in between the panes is a
hand poured cold cure resin which offers safety and
security benefits. Eko-Rest also offers a level of acoustic
benefits (34 db) and can prevent harmful UV rays that
can cause fading to precious historical artefacts passing
through.
Tatra Glass is based in Leicestershire but we can courier
anywhere in the UK, Europe and Worldwide. We would
also be happy to send samples of any of our glass types.
Please feel free to give us a call to discuss your requirements in more detail on (01509) 235387 or drop us an
e-mail on contact@tatraglass.co.uk
Maintaining and restoring period properties is a labour
of love for many but can also be costly. With increasing
urgency to cut emissions to preserve our planet and rising
costs in energy bills this is pushing more and more
homeowners, restoration companies and architects
undertaking restoration projects to look for ways to
achieve savings on both.
Most period properties have thin single glazing with poor
U-values (around 5.6), combined with often ill fitting,
ageing, draughty framework that offer absolutely no
thermal benefits. Tatra Glass have an innovative product
to fill this niche – Eko-Rest. Eko-Rest offers a U-Value of
3.6 (not quite slim line double glazed unit values of 2.8)
but an ideal solution to historical buildings with
traditional wooden and metal frames that have rebates
that are not deep enough to take a double glazed unit.
Some planning authorities are against double glazed units
despite using period glass, however as Eko-Rest is classed
as a monolithic piece of glass, obtaining planning can be
less painful.
Due to the composition of Eko-Rest, it retains the
original appearance of historic glazing by using one of our
restoration glass types to the outer pane. The inner pane
is a Low E coated glass which reflects heat from the room
back into the room whilst letting in solar gain (free heat)
Importers, stockists and suppliers of authentic period glass
Restoration glass suitable for Grade 1 and 2 listed properties
Traditional mouth blown and authentic machine drawn
contact@tatraglass.co.uk
www.tatra-glass.co.uk
Tel: 01509 235 387
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