Choosing the Right Glass: A Guide to 6 Essential Options for Your Home 

From specialist, high performance glazing to elaborate, intricate patterned designs, we pride ourselves on offering a wide range of custom glass options that bring beauty and functionality to any Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire or Yorkshire home.

Whether you’re envisioning a sleek, modern look or something with more character and detail, our team has the skills and flexibility to turn your ideas into reality. With no limits to our creativity, we are here to help you find the perfect glass solution for your unique needs.   

What is noise control glass? 

Whether it comes from neighbours, traffic or nearby railways, sound is an unavoidable part of life. With research showing that noise levels are expected to keep rising, more homeowners are seeking ways they can reduce sound in their living spaces.  

Acoustic laminated glass offers an effective solution, delivering exceptional noise insulation without sacrificing the clear, transparent look of regular glass. This specially engineered glass significantly reduces the transfer of sound. Allowing, you to enjoy a quieter home environment without compromising on clarity.   

External view of a cream bay window.

What are the decorative glass options? 

Our in-house manufactured glass units are incredibly versatile, offering complete freedom in design and customisation to meet any specific requirements. With over 20 patterned and textured glass options, you can choose from a number of unique designs that offer varying levels of privacy without compromising on light.  

Alternatively, you can choose your own custom glazing design. Using a beautiful combination of lead, coloured films and bevelled glass we are able to create designs that enhance your home.

Patterned glass in a bathroom window, internal view.

What are the benefits of self-cleaning glass?  

Enjoy a clear view even during the winter months, without the hassle of cleaning by opting for advanced self-cleaning glass. Our self-cleaning glass features a dual-action coating which uses daylight and rain to break down dirt keeping your windows spotless. The coating also helps the glass dry quickly. Leaving it streak-free and beautifully clear so you can enjoy cleaner windows with minimal effort.  

Roof lantern, image taken from ground floor perspective.

What glass options are best for privacy?  

Privacy glass offers a stylish solution for homeowners looking to enjoy privacy without sacrificing natural light. This glass provides high quality one-way visibility, ensuring complete privacy where you need it most.  

Our privacy glass features a coating specifically developed for use as a one-way mirror allowing clear vision while achieving ample lighting conditions within your internal space. 

External view french doors and windows, all with privacy glass.

What type of glass is used for safety?  

Maximise daylight in your living space while enjoying the added reassurance of enhanced safety and security. Our safety glass helps protect those in your household from personal injury. Reducing the risk of accidents and offering protection against deliberate attack.  

Laminated glass is an impact resistance and enhanced security glass option, since it may break on impact but the glass is held in place to prevent injury or intrusion. Toughened glass is another option many homeowners may choose due to its inherent strength. It is up to five times stronger than ordinary glass of the same thickness. However, since the glass can behave differently in different framing systems, it is imperative to combine high performance glazing with high quality framing systems to achieve the level of protection required. 

With a diverse range of sophisticated options, our safety glass meets evolving safety demands without compromising on designs, so you can maintain a bright, open environment with peace of mind.   

Close up image of a white casement window and handle.

What is solar control glass?   

It is essential that we allow for a comfortable and healthy home by maximising natural daylight, which can be achieved with our technically advanced solar control glass. Featuring a special coating, solar control glass reflects and absorbs heat, maintaining balanced temperatures in your home while allowing generous natural light. 

This glass is particularly popular for conservatory, glazing or any areas with large expanses of glass, as it helps maintain a cooler interior by preventing excessive heat build up during the hot summer months. 

Internal view of a conservatory and all furnishings.

How can I get in touch about glass options?  

Our friendly and experienced team will be happy to discuss which glazing might best suit your home. Contact them on 01522 541294 or click here today for your free no-obligation quote.  

At Jackson Windows, we have been helping customers create their dream homes for 25 years. We are local, reliable, and trusted- find out how much our customers agree here. We proudly serve Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, and South Yorkshire, including Newark-on-Trent, Southwell, Worksop, Scunthorpe, Horncastle, Louth, Gainsborough, Sleaford, and Grantham.