Windows that keep in warmth and reflect sun

Is there a type of window that keeps in warmth but also keeps out the sun during heatwaves? If so, what type should we be looking for?

Asked by Bill on 20th Mar 2023
Expert Trade Answers
"It’s the glass you need it’s called solar controlled glass it reflects heat and glare, if you get an a rated plus window that will help with temperature control. Hope this helps"
Answered on 21st Mar 2023 - Member since Mar 2023 - report
"You only need mirror film keeps heat in and reflects the sun"
Answered on 9th Jul 2024 - Member since Jul 2024 - report
"If you look for a - rated windows that will solve your problem"
Answered on 20th Mar 2023 - Member since Mar 2023 - report
"K glass or planitherm keep heat in but in all truth won't make difference if by any chance windows not fitted good,plus now windows need to have vents and in my opinion these let heat escape"
Answered on 24th Oct 2023 - Member since Sep 2023 - report
"Either triple warm windows or solar windows which is a coating that goes on the glass units"
Answered on 20th Mar 2023 - Member since Feb 2022 - report
"Yes you can change the glas to what they call blue glass as I use this in conservative s to stop the heat"
Answered on 27th Jun 2023 - Member since Jun 2023 - report
"Window frame no, glass I would go with K-Glass.

Other options are blinds for example on the although this will reduce light into the room"
Answered on 20th Mar 2023 - Member since Mar 2023 - report
"Modern Double glazed windows will do this as standard"
Answered on 1st Jul 2024 - Member since Jun 2024 - report
"Windows that use Low Emisivity Glass
Planitherm Low e Glass is a great glass to use"
Answered on 19th Apr 2023 - Member since Mar 2023 - report
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