Cervoglass roof glass, Cervoglass MD discusses trends and problems in the market

People are starting to see the benefits of glass conservatory roofs instead of polycarbonate, and it is simply a question of educating the customer about the properties and qualities that make glass the preferable option, in terms of aesthetics, acoustics, comfort and efficiency.

Customers being misled

A big problem in the glass conservatory roof market at the moment is that customers are being misled. Some conservatory and window companies offer solar controlled, Low E and even self-cleaning glass from their suppliers to the customer, but only once the glass has been installed does it become apparent that it has none, or very few of these properties.

This kind of thing is disastrous, not only for the end user, but for the suppliers of quality conservatory roof glass as well. It gives the industry a bad name and it is very easy for people to do, as it is difficult for customers to tell the difference between different types of glass.

Cervoglass is trying to find a solution to the problem so that the customer can be sure they are getting the product they have paid for. We have thought about a certificate that could be supplied with the glass or perhaps, as toughened glass is branded, we could include something on the marking, which clearly identifies the specifications of the glass.

When purchasing roof glass we strongly recommend that you ask for a technical data sheet to back up the product that is being supplied and you can always request a sample.

BSI registered

At Cervoglass we pride ourselves in the fact that we are a BSI registered company, that manufactures and tests all our products in house, with a lead time of 5-7 days delivered direct to site or factory premises nationwide.

With a U-value as low as 1.2, Cervoglass reflects up to 75% of solar heat and transmits 63% of light. It even has an easy clean coating for low maintenance, Cervoglass is one of the products we are really proud of. It effectively reflects solar heat and glare in the summer and reduces heat loss in the winter.

We even recommend Cervoglass for side frames, especially if the conservatory is south facing.

Products in the pipeline

We have also been working together with major glass manufacturers for some months now to develop a product that will be the UK’s first self cleaning, solar controlled roof glass. It will be on the market from the beginning of December and we will be exhibiting at Glassex in March 2006.