GLAZING

Double glazed units work to control the temperature inside your building or space. The two panes of glass are separated by a layer of argon gas that is sealed to form a highly effective transparent insulating barrier that prevents the transfer of heat from one side to the other.

Nowadays, it is would be nearly impossible to find a building made without glass. Glazing is the part of a window made of glass, differentiating it from the window's frame, or profile. Common types of glazing used in building applications include clear and tinted float glass, tempered glass, and laminated glass as well as a variety of coated glasses, offered in single or double glazing. Glazing can be mounted on the surface of a window sash or door stile, usually made of wood, aluminum or vinyl (uPVC). The glass is fixed into a rabbet in the frame. Whether building a private home, office or large building, the choice of glazing plays a large role in the building's overall energy efficiency, security and noise levels.

In modern window manufacturing and mounting, only multi-layered insulating glass is used, meaning two or more panes are bonded above spacers with putty. The insulating glass is surrounded by a secondary seal to create laminated insulating glass edge. The separate glass panes usually have a thickness of 4mm, but they can also have 5, 6 or 8mm depending on their size and function (such as noise insulation glass). The larger they get, the thicker they have to be made due to static. Special glazing is available independently of the window material, being available for aluminum, wood and vinyl frames