Clearview 230 - January 2021 | Page 76

GLASS & SEALEDUNITS

World-Class Glass

When Planet Roofing wanted to upgrade its new premises , including all the windows , there was no doubt who would be the best supplier for the job : leading glass specialist TuffX .
» THE NEW FACTORY premises in Basildon , Essex , was completely refurbished this year , including new windows to the front and side to complement the building ’ s new sleek black cladding .
TuffX ’ s Ambi Ultra glass was chosen for the windows due to the south-facing aspect of the building . Ambi Ultra is a strikingly dark , self-cleaning , low-E solar tinted product which allows 8 % light transmission whilst achieving 91 % solar heat reflection and a U-value of 1.0 , making it the highest performing product of its kind
available on the market . It is this combination of high performing features that makes Ambi Ultra the ideal choice to reduce glare and heat in offices and factories , as well as for south-facing conservatories in the home . In total , 100m 2 were used in the refurbishment .
The factory , which had not been modernised in 30 years , was completed in August 2020 . The result is as stunning and as it is practical : Planet Roofing ’ s customers can ’ t miss the eyecatching black cladded building as they enter the Ilford Trading Estate .
“ It ’ s turned us into something of a landmark in the area . It has completely transformed the factory and the glass does the job we expected of it ,” said Paul Rickman of Planet Roofing .
“ We ’ ve had a great relationship with TuffX for many years . With TuffX we knew we ’ d get the right product with excellent customer service and efficient delivery .”
TuffX ’ s Managing Director Graham Price said : “ We ’ ve worked with Planet Roofing for a long time , supplying glass for their rooflights , and were delighted to be chosen to help transform their new premises .
“ We were able to advise on just the right glass for the job and deliver it to the standard Planet Roofing knew to expect from us . The finished result functions brilliantly and looks fantastic . We wish them many happy years to come in their new location .”
www . tuffxglass . co . uk

Staying Safe , Looking Great

» AN ELEGANT BUILDING requires an equally elegant safety glass solution – which is exactly what toughened glass specialists TuffX recently supplied to a residential complex in Scotland . The client required fifteen Juliet balconies to provide both unobstructed views and unrivalled safety from multiple storeys of windows . TuffX supplied 17.5mm toughened clear glass in varying sizes , with a perfectly aligned finish and brilliant polished edge , to fulfil the brief .
Great views are coupled with maximum safety – with the glass providing high-fall protection for the large windows , which can be opened up completely to bring the outside in on good days . When the weather turns , the view from the closed windows is equally unimpeded , with the toughened glass ready to stand up to whatever the elements can throw at it .
“ This is just the type of project TuffX is proud to excel at ,” said TuffX ’ s Managing Director Graham Price . “ With 25 years as the UK ’ s leading safety glass manufacturer , we have both the expertise and the capability to provide the best products for the best solutions , for safety glass that looks as good as it functions .”
www . tuffxglass . co . uk
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