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Energy-Efficient Glass
LOW-E COMFORT SELECT 73 GLASS
Low-E glass is a sensible choice:
In winter, it helps reduce heat loss while letting in the heat from the sun. In summer, part of the sun’s rays are blocked and prevent too much heat from entering the house.This product also reduces the effects of UV rays from the sun minimizing fading of fabrics and carpets.
The Super Spacer Premium spacer
The Super Spacer Premium spacer was chosen for the following reasons:
*Longer lifespan **Temperature where the interlayer maintains its integrity ***Depending on weight
Mechanically applied sealant
The sealer is applied mechanically rather than manually. The quality of application is thus constant at all times.
Quantity of sealant used
Within our industry, we have regularly seen sealed units with 2 or 3 mm of sealant. We scrupulously follow the recommendations of the manufacturer of the Super Spacer Premium spacer, which recommends 4.8 mm. We apply a minimum of 6.5 mm of sealant to our in-house manufactured units.
The sealed unit is the critical element in the durability of a window. For us, it is out of the question to cut corners on the quality of components in order to save money. We prefer to do everything possible to avoid service calls for fogged-up thermoses.
Windows washed with demineralized and heated water
Unlike some manufacturers who wash glass in cold water, we use water that is heated to 50°C. In addition, the water is demineralized, which minimizes the risk of deposits on the glass.
Our sealed units are assembled vertically.
This way of proceeding eliminates the defects associated with a flat assembly, such as sagging and warping. The result is a sealed unit whose glass edges are perfectly parallel.
No mechanical assembly in the corners
The design of the Super Spacer Premium allows us to assemble a sealed unit without requiring the use of corners. The result is a visually more beautiful product.
Vapour barrier installed on the corner where the spacer is cut
On the corner where the spacer is cut, a one inch long vapour barrier (metal film) is automatically installed by our production equipment. This measure aims to ensure maximum sealing. In fact, this corner is potentially weakened, because the spacer is not continuous at this location.
Fully insulated argon gas chamber
All our sealed units are equipped with argon gas. Argon gas filling is carried out in a fully insulated chamber. Consistency and filling rate (+90%) are guaranteed.
Final visual inspection
Even though the process is completely automated, our staff conduct a visual inspection.
20-year warranty against fogging between glasses
Our warranty against seal loosening is 20 years, regardless of whether the glazing is clear or energetic.
Integrated aluminium grilles
All the grilles integrated into our sealed units are made of aluminium.
Sealant used
We use a “Hot Melt” type sealant. This type of sealant offers the following characteristics:
We use a “Hot Melt” type sealant. This type of sealant offers the following characteristics: Excellent adhesion to the glass and spacer Effective barrier against water vapour These two elements help extend the durability of sealed units.
Strategic positioning of the sealed unit in the sash
Despite all the measures previously mentioned, which aim to obtain a durable sealed unit, we carry out a final step: the strategic positioning of the sealed unit in the sash. The two corners of a sealed unit that are more at risk are: The corner where the spacer is cut;
The last corner where the sealer is applied. These two corners are positioned at the top of the sash. However, it is at the bottom of the sash that a sealed unit is subject to the worst conditions: water, condensation, etc. This is why the two corners that are in theory the most “robust” will be found in our production at the bottom of the sashes.
At the end of the manufacturing process of a sealed unit, the operator rotates it a quarter-turn. The two more “robust” corners are then at the bottom. The operator then places an identification label at the top. This label allows each worker to subsequently be able to properly install the sealed unit in a sash.
Low-E glass is a sensible choice:
In winter, it helps reduce heat loss while letting in the heat from the sun. In summer, part of the sun’s rays are blocked and prevent too much heat from entering the house.This product also reduces the effects of UV rays from the sun minimizing fading of fabrics and carpets.
The Super Spacer Premium spacer
The Super Spacer Premium spacer was chosen for the following reasons:
- The desiccant is incorporated into the structure of the spacer. No need to incorporate it manually, so the quality is consistent;
- Superior retention of argon gas and barrier against water vapour with a multi-layer film;
- Very good thermal performance, because of its low conductivity (no metal);
- Durable: Meets industry standards with ease in testing.
- A product even more efficient than the Super Spacer, the performance of the Super Spacer Premium exceeds that of the base product. The chart below summarizes the main differences.
*Longer lifespan **Temperature where the interlayer maintains its integrity ***Depending on weight
Mechanically applied sealant
The sealer is applied mechanically rather than manually. The quality of application is thus constant at all times.
Quantity of sealant used
Within our industry, we have regularly seen sealed units with 2 or 3 mm of sealant. We scrupulously follow the recommendations of the manufacturer of the Super Spacer Premium spacer, which recommends 4.8 mm. We apply a minimum of 6.5 mm of sealant to our in-house manufactured units.
The sealed unit is the critical element in the durability of a window. For us, it is out of the question to cut corners on the quality of components in order to save money. We prefer to do everything possible to avoid service calls for fogged-up thermoses.
Windows washed with demineralized and heated water
Unlike some manufacturers who wash glass in cold water, we use water that is heated to 50°C. In addition, the water is demineralized, which minimizes the risk of deposits on the glass.
Our sealed units are assembled vertically.
This way of proceeding eliminates the defects associated with a flat assembly, such as sagging and warping. The result is a sealed unit whose glass edges are perfectly parallel.
No mechanical assembly in the corners
The design of the Super Spacer Premium allows us to assemble a sealed unit without requiring the use of corners. The result is a visually more beautiful product.
Vapour barrier installed on the corner where the spacer is cut
On the corner where the spacer is cut, a one inch long vapour barrier (metal film) is automatically installed by our production equipment. This measure aims to ensure maximum sealing. In fact, this corner is potentially weakened, because the spacer is not continuous at this location.
Fully insulated argon gas chamber
All our sealed units are equipped with argon gas. Argon gas filling is carried out in a fully insulated chamber. Consistency and filling rate (+90%) are guaranteed.
Final visual inspection
Even though the process is completely automated, our staff conduct a visual inspection.
20-year warranty against fogging between glasses
Our warranty against seal loosening is 20 years, regardless of whether the glazing is clear or energetic.
Integrated aluminium grilles
All the grilles integrated into our sealed units are made of aluminium.
Sealant used
We use a “Hot Melt” type sealant. This type of sealant offers the following characteristics:
We use a “Hot Melt” type sealant. This type of sealant offers the following characteristics: Excellent adhesion to the glass and spacer Effective barrier against water vapour These two elements help extend the durability of sealed units.
Strategic positioning of the sealed unit in the sash
Despite all the measures previously mentioned, which aim to obtain a durable sealed unit, we carry out a final step: the strategic positioning of the sealed unit in the sash. The two corners of a sealed unit that are more at risk are: The corner where the spacer is cut;
The last corner where the sealer is applied. These two corners are positioned at the top of the sash. However, it is at the bottom of the sash that a sealed unit is subject to the worst conditions: water, condensation, etc. This is why the two corners that are in theory the most “robust” will be found in our production at the bottom of the sashes.
At the end of the manufacturing process of a sealed unit, the operator rotates it a quarter-turn. The two more “robust” corners are then at the bottom. The operator then places an identification label at the top. This label allows each worker to subsequently be able to properly install the sealed unit in a sash.
