Solar Control Glass for Windows and Doors
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Solar control glass helps you stay cool in the summer while still letting in plenty of sunlight.
The kind of glass you pick for your home can make a big difference in its appearance and atmosphere. More natural daylight can boost your mood and help you feel more alert and energetic throughout the day.
Solar control glass is made to reduce the amount of solar energy entering a room. It can be especially useful for large, glazed areas, bifold doors, sliding doors and rooms that become too warm on sunny afternoons.
Solar Control Glass lets in plenty of natural light and helps keep your home cooler during the summer. In winter, it helps retain heat, which can lower your heating costs. This glass provides good insulation, helping you use less energy and lower your energy bills.
With more than 40 years of experience, Glevum Windows has been helping customers retain heat in winter and stay cool in summer by installing windows, doors, and conservatories which meet their requirements and local climate conditions.
As a Gloucestershire-based company, we are ideally placed to recommend products suited to the local climate and conditions.
When should you choose solar control glass?
Windows let in a lot of solar heat, which is why energy-efficient windows matter year-round. Choosing the right type can help keep your home cooler in the summer, not just warmer in the winter.
Solar heat gain happens when sunlight passes through glass and warms the room. Once the heat is in, it can be hard to remove, especially in rooms with little airflow.
Consider solar control glass if:
- Large south-facing or west-facing windows that get afternoon sun
- Old single glazing or failing double glazing
- Frames and seals that let warm air in and do not support controlled ventilation
- Sunrooms, extensions and loft rooms with high solar gain
- Poor airflow between rooms
If summer cooling is the goal, ask about solar control glass. It can make a clear difference in rooms that get strong sun.
What are the benefits of solar control glass?
- Helps keep your home cool in the summer by preventing heat from passing through.
- Helps retain your home's heat during the winter.
- Lets in plenty of natural light.
- Can lower your heating and cooling bills.
What makes Glevum Windows a trustworthy choice for your replacement windows?
Out of 640 customers who took our Customer Survey, 92% said they would recommend Glevum Windows to others!
- We have been in business since 1984, bringing years of knowledge and experience to every project.
- We are a trusted FENSA-approved window and door installer based in Gloucestershire.
- We are an approved installer for Get Snug Windows & Doors.
- We are also a Kubu Pro Installer.
- All our windows and doors come with a 10-year INSTALLsure (formerly the GGFi) insurance-backed guarantee.
- If you need planning permission or building regulations, we will take care of it on your behalf.
- Our dedicated Service Department is always here to help you.
- Over 45,000 customers trust the security and quality of our windows and doors.
- Nearly half of our work comes from returning customers and referrals.
- Rated 'Excellent' on Trustpilot.
- We offer a range of Finance Options. Feel free to ask about them during your free home visit.
“Excellent. Turn key solution and Glevum took away my hassle, particularly that the location was not the easiest. Very good communication at all stages.”
M Julian-Jones (Newport)
September 2026
“Professional, timely, friendly and efficient.”
J Hardwick (Stonehouse)
August 2026
“A pleasure, as always. From start to finish, everything ran smoothly.”
G Delaney (Cheltenham)
July 2026
“Really lovely company. Have used in a previous home and would use again.”
S Price (Cheltenham)
June 2026
“Everyone we encountered from the company was very helpful, knowledgeable and friendly.”
G Day (Gloucester)
May 2026
“Really good, great throughout and great finished product.”
H Jenkins (Lydney)
April 2026
“Friendly, helpful staff from sales person to fitter, excellent service all round.”
J Holyhead (Gloucestershire)
March 2026
“Very helpful and reassuring. My window and door were fitted by 2 very nice men and its prefect, we are so pleased, thank you so much.”
K Smith (Gloucestershire)
February 2026
“We have used Glevum many times over the last 25 years and have never been disappointed with the quality of workmanship, timely service and friendly approachable people.”
M Tattersall (Gloucestershire)
January 2026
“Excellent. Turn key solution and Glevum took away my hassle, particularly that the location was not the easiest. Very good communication at all stages.”
M Julian-Jones (Newport)
September 2026
“Professional, timely, friendly and efficient.”
J Hardwick (Stonehouse)
August 2026
“A pleasure, as always. From start to finish, everything ran smoothly.”
G Delaney (Cheltenham)
July 2026
“Really lovely company. Have used in a previous home and would use again.”
S Price (Cheltenham)
June 2026
“Everyone we encountered from the company was very helpful, knowledgeable and friendly.”
G Day (Gloucester)
May 2026
“Really good, great throughout and great finished product.”
H Jenkins (Lydney)
April 2026
“Friendly, helpful staff from sales person to fitter, excellent service all round.”
J Holyhead (Gloucestershire)
March 2026
“Very helpful and reassuring. My window and door were fitted by 2 very nice men and its prefect, we are so pleased, thank you so much.”
K Smith (Gloucestershire)
February 2026
“We have used Glevum many times over the last 25 years and have never been disappointed with the quality of workmanship, timely service and friendly approachable people.”
M Tattersall (Gloucestershire)
January 2026
Areas We Serve:
Glevum Windows is a trusted home improvement specialist, helping homeowners throughout Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Monmouthshire.
We’re one of the largest, leading independent double glazing companies based in Gloucestershire. While our core area is Gloucestershire, we are ideally located to serve home improvement needs in Cheltenham, Gloucester, Tewkesbury, Stroud, Cirencester, Hereford, Ross-on-Wye, and Monmouth, among others.