Fineo Vacuum Insulated Glass

Product Description

Advances in glazing technology means we can now install glass units that boast a thermal performance better than that of standard double glazing, and yet are no thicker than single glazing. In fact, our vacuum insulating glass is so thermally efficient it can even outperform a triple glazed unit. A revelation for owners of period properties that have historically struggled to find an energy efficient alternative to single glass panes that planning is happy to approve.

Conventional double glazing consists of two glass panes placed apart, with the space between the panes filled with either dry air or an inert gas such as argon. This gas reduces the heat flow through the glass due to its low thermal conductivity. The wider the gap between the panes, the lower the heat transfer, resulting in the overall thickness of double glazing to be no more than 24mm for it to be thermally efficient.

Vacuum insulated glazing offers a unique approach where the air between the two panes is extracted, creating a vacuum. This means it can offer a thermal performance greater than triple glazing within its ultra-thin profile. A vacuum, no matter how small, is super-efficient at diminishing heat losses via conduction and convection. Unlike traditional double glazing, the gap between the two glass panes can be reduced considerably, resulting in an overall thickness of 6.7mm.

Easily retrofitted into existing timber windows and doors
The super slim profile of vacuum insulated glass means it can be easily retrofitted into all timber windows and doors, allowing the option to retain the original frames if they are in a reasonable or repairable condition. Maintaining the original historic appearance is particularly important to owners of period homes and listed buildings. Until now, these dwellers often needed to sacrifice thermal performance for the sake of protecting the aesthetic appeal of their property. Vacuum glazing eliminates the need for compromise.

Furthermore, the thin, lightweight nature of the glass (50% lighter than triple glazing), which can be easily installed into existing frames means that no planning permission is required, saving you weeks of time and thousands of pounds going through a lengthy application process.

Our confidence in this innovative glazing solution is reflected in the 15 year warranty we have assigned to it.