Insulating windows, using the insulated profile or special glazed glass, provide the perfect solution for a thermal and acoustic barrier.
In homes where the outdoors’ temperature is extremely cold or hot, or the external environment is loud and noisy, it is necessary to insulate the house.
Research shows that we lose about 40% of the energy from the house when the windows are not insulated, thus wasting considerable energy and money on heating or cooling the home.
Three primary insulating materials can seal the window: aluminum, aluminum- wood, and polymeric materials (PVC.)
Consist of two insulated aluminum profiles with a PVC layer in-between. Thus, each profile maintains its level of insulation and does not transfer the outside or inside air or noise.
PVC windows provide the best insulation, achieving almost a full thermal and acoustic barrier. Combined with glazed glass, PVC windows are durable and weather and noise resistant. Due to the composition of the polymer and the stabilizers, they are also durable and provide long-lasting protection.
The profile and the type of glass greatly affect the window’s insulation level. Various types of glass have high insulation capability, including insulated glass, LowE glass, anti-sun glass, tinted glass, and reflective glass.
Insulated glass is made of two layers of glass with moisture-absorbing material in the space between. The wider the space, the better the insulation level of the glass.
Anti Sun Glass
Anti-sun glass is made of two layers of glass with a colored polymer film in between, reducing the glare of the sun. It filters the sunlight but does not provide thermal insulation. This glass is available in different colors and thicknesses, depending on the need.
Tinted Glass
This darker glass blocks the sunlight and maintains a pleasant temperature indoors.
Low-E Glass
Low-emissivity glass minimizes the level of infrared and ultraviolet light that comes through the glass, without reducing the amount of light that enters the house. A low E glass window has a microscopically thin coating that is transparent and reflects heat with a low emission coefficient to maintain the window's thermal insulation in winter and summer.
Reflective glass
Reflective glass is essentially an ordinary float glass with a metallic coating that reduces the solar heat. This special metallic coating also provides a one-way mirror effect, preventing visibility from the outside, thus preserving privacy. Reflective glass is used primarily for structural façade glazing.
