Insulating glass

The thermal and acoustic insulation properties of the windows are largely influenced by the quality of the insulating glass. It is very important to choose the right glazing, considering that the window represents 80% of the window surface.

Thus, we will always offer you the optimal solution, taking into account the following benefits:

Thermal insulation

Solar control

Visual comfort

Energy saving

Safety and security

Acoustic comfort

Choosing the right insulating glass can be a challenge. An adequate glazing solution offers long-term benefits

Thermal insulation - Comfort during the winter

What is it?
It is possible to erect larger windows without losing the heat inside the house even when outside is cold. Winter comfort can be enhanced with the triple glazing that delivers much better performance than the simple glazing.

These windows are the perfect solution for any type of home, as they combine a high level of energy efficiency with total transparency and a very good light transmission.

Advantages

Indoor heat during the winter
Window sizes can be magnified without feeling cold due to high-performance glazing.

More comfort and well-being
The human body changes heat by its radiation through its environment. That's why you can feel a cold feeling near a normal window. With high performance glazing it can be seen that the cold feeling is considerably diminished.
Thanks to the glazing for comfort in winter, the entire living space can be optimized without having any cold sensation.

How does it work?
The thermo-insulating glass blocks the already existing warmth of the room, but at the same time allows the natural light and heat from the sun to penetrate through the glass, thus further heating the interior space.

Keeping an optimal temperature during the winter is probably one of the most important factors for comfort.
It can be improved by taking into account the geographical location of the home and the orientation and size of the windows.

*Saint-Gobain Glass

Standard thermal insulation
Specific to double windows having a heat transfer coefficient of between 1.3 and 1.0 (W / m2.k).

Advanced thermal insulation
Specific to triple windows having a heat transfer coefficient of between 0.7 and 0.5 (W / m2.k).

Comfort during the summer

What is it?
The solar heat in the summer is reduced due to the performance of Saint-Gobain Glass windows, so the homes do not overheat and do not require the use of excess air conditioning.

Summer comfort is defined as the number of hours the indoor temperature is more comfortable than the outside temperature.

Advantages

Comfortable interior
Choosing between a lighted space and summer comfort is not absolutely necessary, as a larger window can guarantee the benefit of both solutions.

Increased sun protection
Increased sun protection blocks solar energy outside, eliminating overheating of the interior.

Optimizing energy consumption
Low use of the air conditioner leads to low energy consumption.

How does it work?
The glass reflects about 2/3 of the solar heat, but at the same time allows the sunlight to penetrate through the glass so that the interior of the house is naturally lightened.

Summer comfort can also be improved by taking into account the geographical location of the home, as well as the size and orientation of the windows. .

Standard Solar Control
Specific to windows with a solar factor (g) ranging from 0.42 to 0.36.
Advanced Solar Control
Specific to windows with a solar factor (g) ≤ 0,35.

Visual comfort - comfort during the day

What is it?
With the help of larger windows, you can enjoy the natural light of the sun, as well as the feeling of an open space, while using less artificial light during the day.

Natural light is an essential part of human well-being.

As a transparent environment, the glass allows natural light to penetrate into homes and provide openness to the outside.

Advantages

Reducing the use of artificial light
Thanks to high-performance glazing, the window surface can be enlarged, so a larger amount of light penetrates inside the house.

Positive impact on health
Several international scientific studies have demonstrated the beneficial effect that the natural sunlight has on the human body.

Improves sleep
Better sleep quality is recognized as a direct consequence of daytime natural illumination.

How does it work?
The high transparency of the glass and the size of the window allow for better illumination of the interior space.

The geographic positioning of the house as well as the size and orientation of the windows must be taken into account. This way, daytime comfort will improve considerably.

Transparency
Specific to windows with a light transmission ≥ 64%.

Energy savings

What is it?
High-performance glasses can significantly improve the energy consumption and help reduce costs by over 30% compared to the simple glass.

Currently, one of two buildings in Europe is equipped with simple glazing. If these buildings would change their glazing in some doubles, 90 million tonnes of carbon dioxide would be saved each year. The optimal solution is rendered by triple glazing.

Advantages

Optimizing and reducing energy consumption
Due to the low heat loss in winter, the reduced use of air conditioners during the summer as well as the intake of sunlight, it takes less energy to feel comfortable in the house throughout the year.

Reducing the cost of energy bills
With lower electricity and heat consumption, lower billing costs and lower carbon dioxide emissions also occur.

Improving energy efficiency
Reducing energy consumption and implicitly invoicing is the basis for a sustainable commitment.

How does it work?
The tight system of the window keeps the warmth inside and at the same time allows the natural sunlight to warm the interior of the house during the winter.

Thanks to high-performance windows, low interior heating is required.

The triple glass offers the best solution for reducing billing costs.

This solution can be improved by taking into account both the geographic position of a house and the orientation and size of the windows.

Standard Energy Savings
Specific to double glazing, with cost savings over 30%.
Advanced Energy Savings
Specific to triple glazing, with cost savings over 40%.

Safety and security

What is it?
It represents the protection against the risk of serious accidents caused by possible breaks of the glass.
Security prevents possible burglaries and discourages thieves in most cases.
Safety or security can be provided by laminated glass.

Advantages

Reducing the risk of injury in case of glass breakage
Due to the Saint-Gobain Glass glazing there is no risk of injury.

Protection against theft and vandalism
High-performance security glasses are more resilient than classic glazing and are capable of preventing thieves in most cases.

The feeling of safety at home
The special properties of high-performance Saint-Gobain Glass glasses guarantee better protection.

How does it work?
Safety laminated glass consists of a plastic film (PVB) interposed between two glass panels. If the glass breaks, the shards remain attached to the film.

The PVB film, which at the end of the manufacturing process unites solid glass sheets, ensures transparency, elasticity and adhesion over time.

These properties allow laminated glass to not release dangerous pieces of glass in case of impact.

This type of glass protects people and goods in case of aggression.

The choice of the glass should be made according to the environment of the home and the safety expectations.

Safety and security

Siguranță
Specific vitrajelor cu sticla laminate alcatuita din doua foi de sticlă de 3 sau 4 mm si un singur film de PVB.
Securitate
Specific vitrajelor cu sticla laminate alcătuita din doua foi de sticla de 4 mm si două filme PVB

Acoustic confort

What is it?
The blocking of the disturbing noise from the outside transforms the home into a calm living space. 0 dB is the threshold of audibility under which the human ear no longer perceives anything. Instead, a level of 140 dB represents for us the pain threshold.
In a common urban space it is necessary to produce a difference of approximately 30 dB between the outside noise and the interior of the house to ensure optimal acoustic comfort.

In the case of a higher sensitivity to noise pollution or if the living space is more exposed to this type of pollution, a sound absorption level of more than 35 dB is required.

Advantages

A calm and quiet interior space
Inside, high-performance acoustic glasses will block the disturbing noises, so the time spent here will be appreciated to the fullest.

Increases comfort and well-being
It has been scientifically proven that when acoustic comfort is high, people relax and feel better.

Improves sleep
Blocking the disturbing noise from outside, a quiet and restful night is guaranteed.

Reduces stress
Acoustic-sounding windows create a barrier between stressful outside and inside.

How does it work?
Acoustic screens contain a special plastic film that prevents the propagation of sound from one glass panel to another.

It acts as a barrier and reduces the external noise.

Acoustic comfort can also be improved if the source of noise is also taken into account.

Standard acoustic comfort
Specific for glazing that offers an acoustic reduction of over 35 dB.
Advanced acoustic comfort
Specific for glazing that offers an acoustic reduction ≥ 38 dB..

SGG PLANITHERM – The range of glazing glass for Enhanced Thermal Insulation

Description
®SGG PLANITHERM range is the low emissivity range of glazed glass.
These products are made of clear glass over which are deposited fine, transparent layers of compounds of metallic origin.
The low emissivity of these deposits reflects the infrared radiation specific to the heat from the heating system.
SGG PLANITHERM products give the insulated glazing the Enhanced Thermal Insulation feature. In the cold season, this feature greatly reduces radiant heat losses through the glazing.

Products
SGG PLANITHERM XN
• Thermal insulation, giving the double glazing a thermal transfer coefficient of 1.1 W / (m2.K) *
• Transparency, delivering a maximum natural light output of 82% *
• Neutral appearance
SGG PLANITHERM 4S EVOLUTION ®
• Enhanced Thermal Insulation by its thermal transfer coefficient of Ug = 1.0 W / (m2.K) *
• Enhanced Solar Protection, reflecting over 60% of the outdoor heat to maintain an optimum indoor temperature during summer
• Comfortable level of intimacy through light reflexivity
* Double glazing in configuration 4 (16) 4, 90% Argon

Performances
The SGG PLANITHERM range of glass is only mounted in thermo-insulating glass assembly. For the correct choice of glass entering the glazing, two technical criteria are taken into account:
- Thermal insulation performance (thermal transfer coefficient, Ug)
- Solar energy input (solar factor, g)
To achieve the best performance, fitting them into insulating glazing is made:
- The deposits ®SGG PLANITHERM XN are positioned on face # 3, in double glazing, or on face # 5, in triple glazing.
Thanks to a low absorption level, SGG PLANITHERM XN deposits can also be placed on the middle panel of a triple glazing without any risk of thermal breakage.
- The SGG PLANITHERM 4S EVOLUTION® deposits are always positioned on the face # 2 of the insulating glazing, whether it is a double or triple glazing.

Aesthetic
From an aesthetic point of view, seen from the outside, the glasses in the ®SGG PLANITHERM range look neutral. However, in order to achieve a homogeneous appearance of the building, it is recommended to mount one type of glazing on the same facade.

Additional features
The ®SGG PLANITHERM range of glass can also provide additional safety/ security features when rolled (see STADIP® range).

SGG PLANISTAR SUN – Glazing glass with enhanced Thermal Insulation, Sun Protection and Transparency

Description
® SGG PLANISTAR SUN is a glazing glass having a double function: Low emissivity (it reflects infrared radiation with high wavelength) and solar control (reflecting much of the solar energy). This is a clear glass type on which a thin transparent layer consisting of metallic material is deposited by the vacuum cathode spraying process.

® SGG PLANISTAR SUN is ideal for large glazed surfaces in new or refurbished buildings in warm climates or with South and West oriented windows offering many advantages:
- Enhanced thermal insulation, due to its reduced emissivity; the double glazing achieves a thermal transfer coefficient Ug = 1.0 W / (m2.K);
- Enhanced solar protection, limiting the overheating of the indoor space due to a low solar factor (g = 0.38), so 62% of the solar energy is blocked outdoors;
- Transparency and daytime comfort through the high light transmission (TL = 72%);
- The optimized selectivity of nearly 1.9 promotes this glass in the category of high-performance products.

® SGG PLANISTAR SUN must be installed in insulating glass, with the deposit placed exclusively on face # 2. For triple glazing assembly, to achieve the best performance, the glass inside must be a low emissivity glass, ®SGG PLANISTAR XN (face # 5).
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SGG STADIP: Laminated safety and security glass

Description
The laminated glass consists of two or more sheets of glass assembled with one or more polyvinylbutyral (PVB) films.

Products
Depending on the number of PVB films, there are different types of laminate glass:
- ®SGG STADIP: having a single PVB film with a thickness of 0.38 mm.
- ® SGG STADIP PROTECT: having two or more PVB films, each having a thickness of 0.38 mm.
By varying the number and / or thickness of each of the components, laminated windows with different security levels are obtained.

Safety
- Protection against accidental injury: If the glass breaks, the fragments remain stuck on the lamination film.
- Glass drop protection: In the case of glass-roofed verandas, it is ensured that people are protected when installed inside.
Laminated glass may, to a certain extent, retain the object that produced the breakage, but also the glass fragments. This level of safety is achieved by setting up an insulating glazing consisting of a laminated glass with a 0.38 mm PVB film.

Security
- Protection against falling victim: depending on the desired level of security, dimensioning and correct installation and according to the regulations in force, the stratified security glazing offers:
• Residual stability in case of breakage
• Retaining the bodies that caused the glass to break
• Protection against vandalism and burglary: mounted in a suitable fitting, are important deterrents, contributing to the security of people and homes.
This level of security is achieved by setting up an insulating glazing consisting of a laminated glass with two or more PVB films.

Additional features
The products of the ® SGG STADIP range can also be made of low emissivity glass from the ® SGG PLANITHERM range, providing thermal insulation, solar control, neutral optic effect and energy savings throughout the year.

® SGG STADIP SILENCE - Acoustic and security laminated glass
® SGG STADIP SILENCE is a laminated glass with acoustic and security features composed of two or more glass sheets assembled with one or more acoustic PVB films.

Assembled in insulating glazing, ® SGG STADIP SILENCE considerably attenuates the outside noise inside the dwelling exposed in noise-stricken areas (commercial highways, heavy road traffic, railway or air traffic, sports grounds or stadiums, etc.). The ®SGG STADIP SILENCE glasses have superior acoustic performance compared to the SGG STADIP (standard PVB) glazing with the same component.

SWISSPACER® Ultimate

SWISSPACER Ultimate - The best thermal spacer in the world! Officially tested by IFT Rosenheim!

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Advantages:
- The best technical parameters (Psi-value, Lambda-value);
- Increased temperature on the glass surface;
- The preferred windows spacer for passive houses. Over 60% of passive houses have certified SWISSPACER® solutions;
- Minimal risk of condensation;
- Recommended for improving the performance of the existing windows, just by replacing the insulating glass package;
- Premium aesthetics and quality;
- The best cost - benefit ratio.

A. SWISSPACER Ultimate
B. Aluminum spacer
1. Fiber glass
2. High-Tech vapour barrier: Vapour and gas barrier

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Example of calculation: with aluminium spacer, at an outdoor temperature of -30 gr.C, an indoor temperature of 22 gr.C and 50% relative humidity, there is condensation risk.

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Example of calculation: with SWISSPACER® Ultimate, spacer, at an outdoor temperature of -2o gr.C, an indoor temperature of 22 gr.C and 50% relative humidity, there is no condensation risk.

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Decorative glass

Decorative glass is the ideal material to transform an interior, giving it a special ambiance, while combining aesthetics with resistance.
The wide range of decorative glass textures meets even the most demanding tastes.
Transparent, translucent or opaque, decorative glass is presented in a multitude of patterns, colors and textures that add style to any home.

SGG SATINOVO®

SGG MASTER-CARRE®

SGG MASTER-POINT®

SGG MASTER-SHINE®

SGG MASTER-SOFT®

Ornamental rods

They add an additional value to your window, either classic or modern.

They can be made in a variety of models and are available in a variety of solid colours or wood decor. They can be applied on the outside or inside of the insulating glass.

Applied rods

Interior rods

Incisions

Insulating glass

Thermal insulation - Comfort during the winter

Comfort during the summer

Visual comfort - comfort during the day

Energy savings

Safety and security