PRIVACY GLAZING

Glass designed to give privacy by obscuring vision but allowing light to pass through.
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Privacy glazing with obscured glass

Privacy glazing is widely used in homes and businesses where visual privacy is desired, obscured glass is often used in toilets and bathrooms and to partition offices. The clarity of vision through is controlled by the density of the obscurity. A lightly patterned glass will let you clearly see shapes and colours whereas a heavily frosted glass would only let you see the vaguest of movement.

Privacy Glazing
Obscure windows for home, work, or within a conservatory

Whatever you’re planning to change, add, or upgrade, if you would like to increase privacy our 5 Star Designers will help you select your best option. Choosing clear and obscure glass in different elevations will give you the perfect garden view, with a high level of obscurity if you are overlooked by a neighbour or higher vantage point.

Privacy Glazing
Frosted glass

Frosted glass is made by sandblasting or acid etching clear sheet glass. The process makes a pitted surface on one side of the glass and has the effect of rendering the glass translucent by scattering the light which passes through, thus blurring images while still allowing light to pass. Frosted glass has a 10–20% opacity.

Satin Glass
Tinted glass

Tinted glass has been treated to change its colour by adding small amounts of metal oxide to the glass composition. This changes the transmission of light and modifies the colour without changing the basic properties of the glass. Tinted glass gives privacy by making it difficult to see through to the other side. Tinted glass is a popular choice for homes and businesses in warmer climates, as it can help to reduce glare and heat gain.

Tinted Glazing

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Patterned or textured glass

Patterned or Textured glass has been created with an edge-to-edge reoccurring pattern. The specific pattern or design’s texture is rolled and impressed onto one surface of the glass.  Pilkington offer a range of 21 different glass pattern designs from traditional to contemporary. Pilkington’s patterned/textured glass range is divided into 5 privacy levels to match your desired level of obscurity. Older glass patterns are still available when adding to or replacing older glass units. Patterned/textured glass give privacy by obscuring the vision from one side to the other, while still allowing light to pass through. Patterned glass adds a touch of elegance and style to a room.

Smart glass

Smart glass can be changed from transparent to opaque at the touch of a button, by film and glass containing tiny liquid crystals that align with the application of electricity, making the glass look transparent. Residential and commercial customers who are looking for clever ways to make the most of space and create a sophisticated look love Smart glass. As well as giving a funky modern appearance Smart glass is flexible, for example, used in a bathroom to provide privacy it can be switched to transparent mode when unoccupied.

Smart Glass
Sanitised glass or satin glass

Sanitised glass or Satin glass is acid etched glass that is polished to an easy-clean finish. The further away items are from the glass the opaquer they appear. Satin has a great level of light transmission and the evenness of the coating, gently and equally disperses light, resistant to stains and scratches, easy to clean, does not require special care once fitted.

Etched Decorative Glass
Pilkington Oriel Collection

Pilkington Oriel Collection, their premium etched range is available in nine wonderful contemporary and traditional designs with varying levels of obscurity, each with a modern opaque appearance that is functional and attractive. This range of decorative etched glass designs offer superb light transmission. All the Pilkington Oriel Collection have a matt finish with a smooth and durable surface to provide a uniform surface finish, perfect for home and business installations.

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  • BUY NOW PAY MONTHLY Spread the cost of your home improvements over 60, 120 or 154 months*
  • BUY NOW PAY IN 9 MONTHS This option allows you a 9 month payment holiday from the date of completion.
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Spread the cost over 60, 120 or 154 months...
60 monthly payments
Deposit
£
Representative APR
12.4%
120 monthly payments
Deposit
£
Representative APR
12.4%
154 monthly payments
Deposit
£
Representative APR
12.4%
This finance option allows you the convenience and flexibility of spreading the cost of your home improvements over 60, 120 or 154 months*. You must make the minimum repayment each month. However you can also make additional payments and therefore control the length of the loan and the amount of interest you would pay. No security is required on these loans. These calculators are for illustrative purposes only and do not constitute a credit quotation. *154 months finance only available for orders over £7,500.

Representative Example

Cash Price
£15,000.00
Deposit
£3,000.00
Total Amount of Credit
£12,000.00
Duration of Agreement
60 Months
Rate of Interest
12.4% p.a. fixed
Representative APR
12.4% APR
60 Monthly Payments
£265.41
Total Amount Payable
£18,924.60
Credit is subject to application and affordability. Terms and conditions apply. £1,000 minimum order value applies to all finance plans, with a maximum loan value of £50,000. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Registered No. 730066). 5 Star Construction Services Limited, Worcester Road, Kidderminster DY10 1JR. (Registered No. 07576276, VAT No. 113 5715 40) is a credit broker not a lender and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Credit provided by Novuna Personal Finance, a trading style of Mitsubishi HC Capital UK PLC, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Registered No. 704348).
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Deposit
£
Pay within 9 months + £29 exit fee
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Want to pay in monthly instalments after 9 months rather than one-off payment? Consider this option.
120 monthly payments
Deposit
£
Representative APR over 10 years
19.9%
Pay a 20% deposit when you order and, and as long as you pay the outstanding balance in full before 9 months has elapsed (plus a £29 exit fee), no interest will be charged. You will have 9 months to clear the balance to avoid paying any interest (except the £29 exit fee). If, after 9 months, this is not convenient, you can pay in 120 monthly instalments at 19.9% APR Representative. *Deferred for 9 months from the date of completion - £29 exit fee applies if the loan is repaid in full during the deferral period and NO INTEREST will be paid. If the loan is not settled in full within the deferral period, then interest will have accrued from the start of the agreement on any amount still outstanding at the end of the deferral period. Interest will continue to be charged until the agreement is repaid in full. For legal reasons the Representative Example shows interest IF the outstanding balance is NOT paid before the 9 months has elapsed. No security is required on this loan. These calculators are for illustrative purposes only and do not constitute a credit quotation.

Representative Example

Cash Price
£15,000.00
Deposit
£3,000.00
Total Amount of Credit
£12,000.00
Defer By
9 Months
Duration of Agreement*
129 Months
Rate of Interest
19.9% p.a. fixed
Representative APR
19.9% APR
120 Monthly Payments
£246.56
Total Amount Payable
£32,587.20
Settlement Fee
£29.00
Credit is subject to application and affordability. Terms and conditions apply. £1,500 minimum order value applies to all finance plans, with a maximum loan value of £50,000. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Registered No. 730066). 5 Star Construction Services Limited, Worcester Road, Kidderminster DY10 1JR. (Registered No. 07576276, VAT No. 113 5715 40) is a credit broker not a lender and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Credit provided by Novuna Personal Finance, a trading style of Mitsubishi HC Capital UK PLC, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Registered No. 704348).

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