Insulated Glass
Insulated Glass
Insulated glass, also referred to as insulated glazing unit (IGU) or double glazing unit, is a type of glass with two or more panes separated by a layer of inert gas, namely argon or krypton between them. The design principle of insulated glass is to drastically reduce heat transfer and aesthetically serve the purpose of structural insulation. Multiple layers of glass make it more durable and strong, adding to the strength of the design element. This increased strength is one of the prime reasons why insulated glass is typically preferred for commercial and industrial use.
They are designed to reduce heat loss and solar heat gain entering the building, while reducing visible light transmittance. Hence they improve the thermal performance, and reduce energy costs. They can be fabricated to meet sound control requirements, seismic requirements, bullet resistance, hurricane and blast resistance requirements, impact resistance and state energy codes. By combining laminated glass products, tinted glass, Low-E coatings, reflective coatings, silk-screened patterns, etc., a wide variety of insulating glass configurations can be made available to meet diverse aesthetic and performance needs.
