Thermal insulating glass
Thermal insulating glass
When we talk about glass in joinery, we are actually referring to the insulated glass unit (IGU). This is perhaps the most important element in the composition of a window, as it accounts for about 80% of its surface, significantly influencing the heat exchange between the exterior and interior.
The sealing of the insulating glass unit is done in two stages: a primary seal with butyl (which adheres each glass sheet to the spacer bar) and a final seal with thiokol (an elastic polysulfide sealant) that perfectly isolates the space between the two sheets of glass as well as the distance between them, with 16 mm being considered optimal for achieving a good "U" value. View details
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▾ Double-glazed glass unit 24 mm - SOLAR 4 + FLOAT 4 + AR
▾ Double-glazed glass unit 38 mm - SOLAR 4 + FLOAT 4 + LowE4 + AR
▾ Triple-glazed glass unit 42 mm - SOLAR 4 + FLOAT 4 + LowE4 + AR
▾ Triple-glazed glass unit 44 mm - SOLAR 4 + FLOAT 4 + LowE4 + AR
▾ Triple-glazed glass unit 48 mm - SOLAR 4 + FLOAT 4 + LowE4 + AR
▾ Triple-glazed glass unit 52 mm - SOLAR 4 + FLOAT 4 + LowE4 + AR
Low-E Glass
represents the ideal choice in terms of price investment relative to the energy savings achieved when the goal is to minimize heat loss from inside to outside.
Solar Control Glass
maintains the properties of Low-E glass but provides a higher level of protection against solar radiation from the outside to the inside. It is the right choice when the goal is to eliminate the greenhouse effect in homes caused by natural solar energy. This also helps reduce air conditioning costs during the summer.
The "U" Value of Insulated Glass Units Used
The "U" coefficient value according to EN 673 for an insulated glass unit expresses the amount of energy (measured in watts) that is lost through the surface of 1 m² every second, when the inside temperature is +20°C and the outside temperature is -10°C. This value differs from the total Uw coefficient of the window (which is calculated separately, taking into account the Uf values of the window profiles and the spacer bar used). The lower this value, the better the thermal insulation.