Thermal insulating glass
Insulating glazing consists of:
1. glass panels – two or three – In general, the thickness of the glass sheets is 4 mm (6 mm if the dimensions exceed 1500 mm).
2. spacer rod – determines the thickness of the cavity between the glass panels and can be: assembled with corners or be bendable – made of steel, aluminum or composite materials that have increased heat-insulating and anti-condensation properties – “warm-edge”/”thermix”.
3. air or inert gas (argon) that fills the gap created by the separator rod between the two glass panes
4. primary sealing is made with butyl and it is positioned on the perimeter of the spacer rod, gluing the glass panes on it.
5. secondary sealing is made with polyurethane and it seals the contour of the insulating glazing, ensuring a stable mechanical assembly.
6.a molecular sieve is inserted into the spacer rod to adsorb the moisture inside the package.
Double-pane glass packages can have thicknesses between 12mm and 32mm, and three-pane glass packages between 32 and 52mm.
Whatever you choose, you will enjoy sound and thermal comfort, better visibility, safety and energy saving all year round. Our team is at your disposal for any information.
Winter comfort
The triple glazing combines a high level of energy efficiency with total transparency and, implicitly, a very good level of permeating light. The insulating glazing keeps heat in the room and allows natural heat to penetrate, warming the interior space even more.
Thermal insulation – standard
- Specific to glazing with a heat transfer coefficient between 1.1 and 1.0 (W/m².K).
Thermal insulation – advanced
- Specific to glazing with a heat transfer coefficient ≤ 0.6 (W/m².K)
Summer comfort
It allows natural light to penetrate and, at the same time, it reflects two thirds of the solar heat to avoid overheating the rooms. Thus, with a reduced use of air conditioners, energy consumption will be much lower.
Increased solar protection blocks solar energy to the outside, eliminating overheating of the interior space.
Solar control – standard
- Specific to double glazing, cost reduction of over 30%.
Solar control – advanced
- Specific to triple glazing, cost reduction of over 40%.
Acoustic comfort
Noise-proofing glazing includes a distinct plastic film that prevents sound propagation from one sheet of glass to the other. It acts as a barrier and it lowers the noise coming from the outside. Your acoustic comfort can also be improved if you can eliminate the source of noise.
If you are more sensitive to noise pollution or if your home is more exposed to noise pollution, a sound absorption level above 35 dB is required.
Acoustic comfort – standard
- Specific to glazing providing a noise reduction of ≥ 35 dB.
Acoustic comfort – advanced
- Specific to glazing providing a noise reduction of ≥ 38 dB.
Daytime comfort
Large glazed windows allow better lighting of the interior space, while ensuring openness and communication with the outside. In addition, the reduced use of artificial lighting leads to lower energy consumption.
Transparency
- Specific to glazing with a light transmission of ≥ 65%
Energy savings
High-performance glazing can substantially improve energy consumption and reduce expenses by more than 30% as compared to simple glazing. The airtight system keeps the heat inside and, at the same time, it allows natural light to heat the interior of the house during winter. In the summer, the glazing reflects much of the sun’s heat and eliminates the risk of overheating the space. Due to reduced heat losses and less frequent use of air conditioners and lighting fixtures, energy consumption is reduced.
Energy savings – standard
- Specific to double glazing, cost reduction of over 30%.
Energy savings – advanced
- Specific to triple glazing, cost reduction of over 40%.
Safety and security
Laminated glass glazing eliminates the risk of accidents caused by possible glass breakage and provides security against break-in attempts. Laminated safety glass consists of a plastic film (PVB) interlaced between two glass panes. If the glass breaks, the shard remains attached to the film. Laminated safety glass consists of two plastic films (PVB) interlaced between two glass panes. This type of glass protects people and property in case of aggression.
Safety
- Specific to laminated glass glazing consisting of two sheets of 3 or 4 mm glass and a single PVB film.
Security
- Specific to laminated glass glazing consisting of two sheets of 4 mm glass and two PVB films.
