Any less and the rainwater may not run off and wash dirt away effectively.
Glass roof self cleaning.
The pilkington activ range.
Using a pure water cleaning system is highly recommended.
It can be installed vertically or at an angle of at least 10 degrees although most efficient at an angle of 30 degrees or more.
Ideal for both residential and commercial buildings and thanks to the hydrophilic and photocatalytic properties of the coating on the glass sgg bioclean brings endless benefits to both the cleaning and associated drawbacks of cleaning glass.
The first stage of the cleaning process is photocatalytic.
In the domestic market you will mostly find this particular type of glass on conservatory roofs which can provide a unique problem for the company which is performing the clean.
After years of research and development leading glass manufacturer pilkington has introduced the pilkington activ range of products.
Ideal for windows and hard to reach areas such as conservatory roofs balustrades windows or high level glazing stubborn marks are easier to clean even without detergents less frequent cleaning windows stay cleaner for longer much easier cleaning less dirt and grimes adheres to the glass save.
A two step cleaning process after years of development pilkington activ is the world s first self cleaning glass to use a microscopic coating with a unique dual action.
This said it massively reduces the build up of dirt and grime while low e and solar glass make conservatories genuinely flexible year round living spaces.
Bioclean is the perfect solution for conservatory roof glass not only offering a stunning range of tints but also the low maintenance benefits of being self cleaning.
Self cleaning glass can be installed on almost any exterior application such as double glazed windows conservatories orangeries roof lantern lights and other types of glass extensions.
Do not use soap that has any type of dye in it.
The minimum recommended angle for a roof containing self cleaning glass is 10ยบ from horizontal.
Do not use any type of abrasives including sponges that usually can be used on glass use of squeegees are not recommended never touch metal of any kind to the coating using a purified water cleaning system is highly recommended and in most cases it.
Self cleaning glass goes a long way to reducing the maintenance cycle on your conservatory roof but won t eradicate it all together.
Use of squeegees are not recommended.
Pilkington activ self cleaning glass.