Innovative Glass for Heritage Windows
For many years, the choice has been poor performing single glazing, or unreliable and non-traditional slim double glazing, but not any more. Vacuum insulated glass (VIG) provides an innovative and environmentally friendly solution for new heritage window and door manufacturers.
Looks like single glazing – performs better than triple glazing
Advantages of Heritage Glass for Conservation Areas
Heritage vacuum glass offers a range of benefits for heritage projects and buildings located in conservation areas. With its innovative design and advanced features, it overcomes the limitations of standard double glazing and provides a superior solution. From eliminating double reflection to addressing planning permission concerns, heritage vacuum glass stands out as a reliable and energy-efficient choice. Let’s explore the advantages it brings to the table:
- Heritage glass is an ideal solution for heritage projects and buildings in conservation areas
- It eliminates the double reflection issue associated with standard double glazing
- This glazing option addresses planning permission concerns related to visual disturbance
- Heritage glazing is thinner and lighter compared to slim double glazing
- It is easier to install and maintain
- The glazing offers superior insulation properties, leading to significant energy savings
- It also contributes to a reduction in carbon emissions
- Heritage vacuum glazing is suitable for both new construction and retrofitting projects
- It allows property owners to enhance the energy efficiency of their buildings without compromising their heritage or aesthetics
Perfect for New Windows for Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas
VACUUM GLASS vs TRADITIONAL GLASS
Compared to Slim Double Glazing, Vacuum Glazing has:
- Higher energy efficiency
- Noise reduction
- Better light transmission
- Slimmer profile
- Longer service life
Basic Low E Coating (Single Silver Coating S1.10)
Premium Low E Coating (D80)
Solar Control Coating
Heritage Laminate
Shapes
Vacuum glass is available in a variety of shapes. Here are just a few examples to inspire your project:
- Width to Height maximum ratio 1:6 for 8.3mm. Bigger than that and it will be 10.3mm
- Any shape with a right angle and single point of radius. Isosceles triangles or right angled triangles with a hypotenuse greater that 370mm
- CAD drawings must be supplied for any shape orders
- General Criteria and Specification Notes
- Maximum Unit Size 1500mm x 2500mm
- Minimum Unit Size 300mm x 300mm. Please note that minimum unit size for pricing is 0.3m2
- All our vacuum glass is toughened and has been certified to BS12150-1
- U-value certified using hot box testing at IFT Rosenheim on 9.3 unit
Heritage Glazing: The Clear Choice for Heritage and Conservation Projects
Heritage glazing is an ideal solution for heritage projects and buildings located in conservation areas as it eliminates the double reflection that makes standard double glazing unsuitable. This feature also addresses planning permission issues that arise from this visual disturbance.
Compared to slim double glazing, Heritage glazing is significantly thinner. Additionally, its insulating properties are far superior, resulting in significant energy savings and a reduction in carbon emissions. This makes it an excellent choice for both new construction and retrofitting projects, allowing property owners to enhance the energy efficiency of their buildings without compromising their heritage or aesthetics.
Heritage also offers huge benefits in sound attenuation and acoustic performance which can typically only be found in specialist triple glazing.
