Pilkington Activ™
Pilkington Activ™ Self-Cleaning Glass
Pilkington Activ™ uses the forces of nature to help keep glass free from organic dirt, so you not only have less cleaning, but also clearer, better-looking windows. It is effectively the same as conventional glass but with a specially developed coating on the outside that has a unique dual action. Once exposed to daylight, the coating chemically reacts in two ways, firstly to break down the organic dirt and then wash it away.
The dual action process
Breaking down organic dirt
Using a "photocatalytic" process, the coating reacts with ultra-violet rays present in natural daylight to break down and disintegrate organic dirt.
Washing dirt away
The second part of the process happens when rainwater hits the glass. Pilkington Activ™ is "hydrophilic" which means that instead of forming droplets, the water spreads evenly over the surface and as it runs off takes the dirt with it. Compared with conventional glass, the water also dries off very quickly without leaving unsightly "drying spots".
The benefits of self-cleaning glass
Unique coating breaks down and loosens soiling.
Continues working on cloudy days and during the night.
Reduces cleaning and maintenance costs, and gives windows a better appearance for longer.
The ideal choice for situations where cleaning will be difficult or costly (e.g. high rise buildings, conservatories and roof lights), or where good visibility is important (e.g. sports stadiums).
Unique coating cannot be worn away or rubbed off - it lasts the lifetime of the glazing itself.
Easily cleaned during dry spells by hosing down or wiping with a soft cloth and warm soapy water.
Can be combined with other Pilkington glass products to offer a wide range of additional benefits. Click here to find out more.
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