A brief overview about Double and Triple Pane Glasses
The usage of these glass products depends on which part of Canada you live in …
Double Pane Glasses
| Double Pane Glass – Specifications | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Glass 1 coating | Low-E 180 | Low-E 272 | Low-E 366 |
| Glass 2 coating | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Gas Filled | Argon | Argon | Argon |
| U-factor metric | 1.50 | 1.42 | 1.37 |
| U-factor Imperial | 0.26 | 0.25 | 0.24 |
| R-Value | 3.79 | 4.00 | 4.14 |
| Solar Heat Gain | 0.68 | 0.49 | 0.38 |
- Glass sealed unit consists of two layers of 4mm glass, which is 33% thicker than the industry’s standard required for most residential glazing.
- One of the glass surfaces is coated with a LowE coating which reflects heat and cold.
- Glass layers are separated by the “warm edge” spacer. This spacer is a foam-like material that does not transfer temperature from glass to glass and helps reduce condensation around the edges of the window.
- The space between the two panes of glass is filled with 90% Argon Gas, which helps lower thermal conductivity.
Double Pane Glasses – Best Application
- This is is the most cost efficient and practical system for most houses that are located in climate zones 1 and 2.
- Home owners who maintain normal levels of humidity inside their house, are using ventilation fans in bathrooms and kitchens, have few indoor plants.
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- Glass sealed unit consists of three layers of 3mm glass. One or Two of the glass surfaces are coated with LowE2 coatings which reflect heat and cold.
- Glass layers are separated by the “warm edge” spacer. This spacer is a foam-like material which does not transfer temperature from glass to glass and helps reduce condensation around the edges of the window.
- The space between the three panes of glass is filled with 90% Argon Gas which helps lower thermal conductivity.
Triple Pane Glasses
| TRIPLE PANE GLASS SPECIFICATION | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Glass 1 coating | Low-E 180 | Low-E 272 | Low-E 366 |
| Glass 2 coating | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Glass 3 coating | Low-E 180 | Clear | Clear |
| Gas Filled | Argon | Argon | Argon |
| U-factor metric | 0.88 | 1.13 | 1.10 |
| U-factor Imperial | 0.15 | 0.20 | 0.19 |
| R-Value | 6.45 | 5.02 | 5.16 |
| Solar Heat Gain | 0.56 | 0.46 | 0.38 |
Triple Pane Glasses – Best Application
- This is is the most efficient glazing system for most houses that are located in climate zone 3.
- Home owners who like to have higher levels of humidity inside their homes and/or have poor home ventilation, lots of indoor plants, extensive use of natural wood floors/railings/trims/furniture/walls.
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