Although to some people special glazing may be associated only with large architectural projects, corporate procurement or office buildings, these solutions are now gaining recognition in residential construction. The broad expansion of glazing with added benefits seen on the market is a response to the need for comfort, better insolation control and increased energy efficiency in residential buildings.
Nowadays, modern technology ensures that windows not only protect us from the cold, but also contribute to sound insulation or aesthetics in interiors. Special glazing, such as burglar-proof glass, can also add to the value of a property.
Discover the technologies used in window glazing:
Triple-glazing units
The triple-glazing unit consists of an assembly of three panes of glass, two spacers between them and filling the remaining space between the panes with a special gas mixture.
What does this solution provide?
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A triple-glazed unit ensures not only compliance with increasingly stringent building standards, but above all better thermal insulation, which ultimately results in lower running costs and pleasant warmth in your home.
Low-emissivity glass (Low-E)
The glazing with low-emission glass features a special coating containing metal oxides. It's characterised by low permeability, reflecting infrared radiation and preventing heat loss in winter and overheating in summer..
With this:
- It maintains optimum thermal performance in the colder months (it reflects heat from indoors) and in the summer prevents the house from overheating by directing it outside.
- It supports the energy efficiency of your development. This parameter directly reduces heating costs in the winter season and cooling costs (by reducing the need for air-conditioning systems) in the summer.
Selective glass (Solar Control)
Selective glass allows the effective management of the amount of light and heat entering the interior. It boasts higher light transmission combined with low energy transmission.
Its main strengths are:
- Effective energy management: this glazing lets in natural light while blocking excess heat on hot days, reducing the need for air conditioning.
- Thermal comfort inside the building all year round. This is particularly important in spaces using large glazing, such as living rooms, conservatories and living rooms.
Laminated glass (security and soundproofing)
Commercially available laminated glass generally consists of several layers of glass and a polyvinyl-butyral (PVB) film
This solution impacts the following parameters in the building:
- Improved security. If the glass is broken (such as burglary or accident), the glass pieces remain tightly attached to the film, preventing cuts and damage to objects. At the point of impact, instead of a wide hole with jagged edges, a web of spreading cracks is created.
- Sound insulation. Laminated glass very effectively reduces the outside noises entering the house, which significantly improves the comfort of living in locations that are exposed even to high sound intensity.
Burglar-proof glass
Burglar-proof glass is a long-established, proven solution that is used not only in public buildings or on the ground floor. This is thanks to the use of multiple bonded layers of glass, PVB film and sometimes special (stronger) hardware.
The benefits of burglar-proof glazing include:
- Increased security and reduced risk of successful break-ins, including the longer time required to breach the window.
- Resistance to other mechanical damage, making it an apt choice for furnishing properties with higher security requirements, such as banks and shops.
Electrochromic glass (so-called smart glass, dynamic glass)
Innovative electrochromic glass technology allows the user to vary its light transmission properties depending on the electrical voltage. What does this mean? The pane can be tinted electronically, thus easily controlling the amount of sunlight that enters the building.
Such glazing allows:
- Control of the amount of light and heat entering the rooms, reducing unwanted warming during the warm season and improving visual comfort.
- Improved energy efficiency in the development, reducing the need for artificial lighting and additional air conditioning or cooling.
- It also offers considerable freedom in architectural design, as an intelligent solution for buildings with glazing placed high up or over a significant area (e.g. event venues, retail spaces, museums).
Choose the best glazing options in the DAKO range!
Choosing the right glazing is usually a major, planned investment and a decision for many years, so it is worth taking the time to research the solutions available on the market. The initial higher cost of special glazing is offset in the near future by much more long-term savings – on heating or air conditioning, for example.
The level of comfort and safety of our loved ones is also of no small importance, and this is directly affected by secure, robust windows. Cutting edge technologies in joinery such as triple-glazed units, low-emissivity, selective or burglar-proof glass improve the quality of life for all residents.
You are welcome to contact our sales specialists, who will be happy to help you find the best solution for your project!
