In a city like Raipur, the glass in your windows does more work than the frame. It decides how much heat comes in, how bright a room feels and how much street noise you hear. Here are the main options and when to use them.

Clear float glass

The most basic option. It lets in plenty of light but also a lot of heat. It works for shaded or north-facing windows, but is rarely the best choice for large, sunny openings.

Toughened glass

Heat-treated to be several times stronger than ordinary glass. If it breaks, it shatters into small blunt pieces. Use it for doors, large panes, balustrades and anywhere people might bump into the glass.

Low-E glass

Low-emissivity glass has a very thin coating that reflects a large part of the sun’s heat while still letting daylight through. For west and south-facing windows in Chhattisgarh, it is one of the most effective upgrades you can make.

Double glazing (DGU)

Two panes of glass with a sealed gap between them. It reduces both heat transfer and noise, which makes it a good fit for bedrooms facing busy roads.

A simple way to choose

• Sunny, west-facing living rooms: Low-E, ideally in a double-glazed unit

• Bedrooms on a busy road: acoustic laminated or double glazing

• Sliding doors and balconies: toughened glass as a minimum

At our Raipur experience centre you can compare these glasses side by side. Or book a free site visit and we will recommend the right glass for each opening.