Double glazing is an extremely versatile type of glass with remarkable performance. As seen in detail in the section dedicated to thermal and acoustic insulation offered by double glazing, these units can positively impact the reduction of energy consumption in private homes or commercial activities. Furthermore, thanks to the possibility of inserting a shatterproof film inside the insulated glass unit, it is possible to make double glazing much safer and therefore suitable for use in the creation of windows for banks, insurance companies, credit institutions, and other public offices where high levels of security are required.
Characteristics of Insulated Glass Units
The insulated glass unit consists of two or more panes installed within a frame and kept sealed by a specific glue, yet separated by an air chamber of variable thickness. Depending on the gas present inside the air chamber—the choice of which can affect the final price of the window—different levels of thermal insulation will be achieved: double glazing characterized by a lower price, with the cavity filled with dry air, offers good thermal and acoustic insulation characteristics and does not generate condensation on the internal walls of the glass. To increase the thermal insulation values of double glazing, one can increase the thickness of the air chamber and opt for the insertion of inert gases such as argon, xenon, or krypton.
Thermal and acoustic insulation are very important parameters to be taken seriously when creating the window of a bank, insurance company, real estate agency, post office branch, or credit institution. In fact, such offices are frequently located in the most populated and busy areas of the city, but it is important that noise from the outside does not disturb the activities taking place inside, contributing to the tranquility, acoustic silence, and concentration of employees and customers. Furthermore, double glazing used for windows allows for high levels of thermal insulation, significantly contributing to reducing consumption for the bank’s heating and air conditioning systems, thus improving overall comfort.
Low-emissivity insulated glass is a term often heard, but what exactly does it indicate? Low-emissivity double glazing is a particular glass model on whose surface a metallic film has been applied, capable of reducing heat dispersion towards the outside. Low-emissivity double glazing is therefore able to offer higher thermal insulation values than traditional double glazing, although the greatest thermal insulation is certainly offered by insulated glass units with insulating gases.
Each of the types of double glazing listed can be made with the insertion of a shatterproof film, capable of offering greater security for windows of commercial businesses, banks, or other public offices that may be subject to attempted break-ins, smashing, and armed robbery, as well as simple acts of vandalism. Shatterproof double glazing guarantees high security levels while keeping all the characteristics of normal double glazing intact: therefore, it is an ideal solution for the windows of banks, post offices, insurance agencies, and credit institutions.
Insulated Glass: Other Applications
Furthermore, double glazing can also be used for the creation of internal partitions, panels, and dividing walls that separate the various offices within the bank, while allowing one to see what is happening in every part of the building at any time. Visibility and transparency not only help put the bank customer more at ease, conveying a sense of trust and clarity, but also function to increase security by allowing all bank offices to be monitored more easily. Ideal for creating glass walls, partitions, and windows for shops, banks, post offices, and credit institutions, double glazing offers excellent thermo-acoustic insulation and security features, always ensuring a high-quality finish. For more detailed information on the technical characteristics and prices of double glazing or insulated glass units, you can contact Vetreria Re, active in the glass processing, production, and installation sector in Italy and worldwide since 1989.