Is Pilkington glass good for double glazing?
Double glazing with Pilkington K Glass™ has a U value of only 1.9, considerably better than conventional double glazing, and as good as triple glazing. Because Pilkington K Glass™ is so neutral in appearance, it is recommended that its presence in a double glazing unit is confirmed on installation.
What is the U value of Pilkington K glass?
Pilkington K Glass™ OW can be used as the inner pane (Surface 4) of an IGU to achieve a Ug-value as low as 0.9 when combined with Pilkington Optitherm™ S1 Pro T (Surface 2).
How effective is thermal glass?
By replacing single glazed window glass with thermally insulated windows containing Pilkington energiKare™ double glazing units, the amount of energy lost can be reduced by up to 75% and heating bills lowered by up to 20% each year.
What is insulating glass unit?
Insulating glass units, or IGUs, are designed to keep homes warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. An insulating glass unit commonly consists of two (sometimes more) panes of glass separated by a spacer material and sealed together at the edge.
What is Pilkington soft coat glass?
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Pilkington K Glass™ S is a single stock, soft coated glass which can be used in annealed form or toughened, resulting in a product with the same thermal performance and neutral appearance.
How thick is Pilkington K glass?
Pilkington K Glass™ is available in a maximum pane size 6000mm x 3210mm and a thickness of 3, 4, and 6mm with a thickness tolerance of ± 0.2 mm.
What is low-E Pilkington glass?
Low-E 4th Surface Technology is a revolutionary way to obtain energy-efficient glazing and indoor comfort by significantly improving thermal performance. Low-e 4th Surface Technology allows double-glazed insulating glass units to achieve 12% better thermal performance than clear glass triple-pane units.
What is Audi heat insulating glass?
The heat-insulating glazing reduces and delays the heating of the interior space through solar radiation. The best absorption is possible with the corresponding glass tinting. For more protection against heat and blinding, the windscreens are heavily tinted in the upper part.
How much does thermal glass cost?
Glass prices range from $3 to $12 per square foot on average, depending on the type and application (door or window)….Window Glass Prices.
| Type | Price Per Square Foot |
|---|---|
| Tempered | $8 – $30 |
| Laminated / Insulated | $10 – $25 |
| Thermopane / Thermal | $8 – $50 |
| Acrylic | $7 – $40 |
How long does insulated glass last?
You can expect double or triple-pane (insulated) window glass to last 10 to 20 years, and an average of about 15 years, until the seal around the glass panes leaks and the inert gas escapes. When this happens, the insulating ability of the window is lost.
What is Low-E Pilkington glass?
Why choose Pilkington insulight™ glazing?
Offering exceptional performance, Pilkington Insulight™ glazing units are preferred by many architects as they allow for maximum design flexibility and creativity. This has resulted in many of the innovative commercial buildings we see today.
What is Pilkington K glass™?
Features and Benefits. There are a number of products available which are designed to improve the thermal insulation of homes, however, without doubt the most well-known energy-efficient glazing product is Pilkington K Glass™.
What are insulight™ therm glass units?
Pilkington Insulight™ Therm are double glazed insulating glass units incorporating Pilkington Optifloat™ Clear glass and low emissivity glass products from Pilkington K Glass™ or Pilkington Optitherm™ range. These insulating glass units are characterized by enhanced heat insulation, increased comfort and a reduction in condensation.
Why choose Pilkington energikare™ double glazing?
By replacing single glazed window glass with thermally insulated windows containing Pilkington energiKare ™ double glazing units, the amount of energy lost can be reduced by up to 75% and heating bills lowered by up to 20% each year.