Do vacuum glazing brands matter?
2024-02-20
Do vacuum glazing brands matter?
Certainly! When it comes to **vacuum insulating glazing (VIG)**, the brand does matter. Let's explore some key points related to VIG and its impact:
1. **Vacuum Insulating Glazing (VIG)**:
- VIG is a type of insulating glazing with an evacuated space between two tempered glass panes.
- It achieves high thermal insulation by eliminating heat transfer between the glass panes due to gaseous conduction and convection.
- Radiative heat transfer is reduced by one or two internal transparent low-emittance coatings.
- The vacuum cavity is thin, resulting in an overall structure thickness only slightly greater than the combined thickness of the glass sheets.
- VIG has the potential for high reliability in practical installations due to negligible degradation from gas permeation through the hermetic edge seal.
2. **Performance and Brands**:
- Different brands of VIG may offer varying levels of performance.
- One notable brand is **LandVac 8.3mm Vacuum Insulated Glazing**, which delivers U-values (thermal insulation) exceeding those of other options like Pilkington Spacia and AGC FINEO.
- LandVac's performance is impressive, with U-values surpassing even solid brick walls, making it suitable for energy-efficient projects like Passiv-Haus.
3. **Warranty Considerations**:
- When it comes to warranty. Please do personally confirm what it covers and what is uncovered.
- Due to the quality and stability of the vacuum glazing of different brands, the warranty is not quite the same.
4.**Installation Considerations**:
-Different brands may offer different install services. It is very important to find out who(the brand-led team or a subcontractor) will be responsible for the vacuum glazing installation service. Remember, a good vacuum glazing product requires a good installation team to ensure the best performance.
In summary, while vacuum insulating glazing itself is essential for energy efficiency, choosing a reputable brand ensures optimal performance and reliability. Brands like LandVac have demonstrated impressive results in terms of performance, warranty and installation.
