When specifying materials for projects, the thermal insulation level of windows is essential to ensure comfort inside buildings. A key challenge lies in balancing thickness with performance, as thin monolithic glass offers low thermal insulation, while highly efficient insulated glass is often too thick.
The company Vitro Architectural Glass has recently launched VacuMax™ Vacuum Insulating Glass (VIG), a high-performance glass consisting of two 4 mm tempered glass panes, including a Solarban® 60 solar control low-e coating on surface #2. By using a vacuum space for separation, high-performance thermal glazing is achieved in a thickness of just 8.3 mm.
While other insulating glass units range in thickness from 25 to 44 mm, the slim profile of VacuMax™ allows it to be used even with traditional monolithic glass framing. In comparison, its thermal insulation is up to 4 times greater than conventional insulating glass, and up to 10 times greater than monolithic glass. This reduces the need for heating and cooling systems, saving electricity and lowering carbon emissions.
Available in sizes ranging from 30 x 30 cm to 1.45 m x 2.45 m, VacuMax™ can also be converted into a hybrid unit by adding a third glass pane to create an additional air- or argon-filled cavity. This configuration further enhances both thermal and acoustic insulation.
By fitting into traditional frames and profiles, VacuMax™ can be used in offices, academic institutions, hotels, historic buildings, and even hospitals.
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