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Glass in BuildingPilkington energiKare™ Legacy
Overview
Pilkington energiKare™ Legacy provides the same energy efficiency as a standard IGU, but in a much thinner profile and with a much slimmer unit, so it can be used in fine section frame types – perfect when maintaining a property’s historic appearance is a requirement.
For more information about energy efficient glazing and the energiKare range in of products visit the energiKare product microsite.
Benefits
Pilkington energiKare™ Legacy utilises advanced Pilkington Spacia™ technology to provide the world’s first commercially-available vacuum glazing. This provides the same level of energy efficiency as modern double glazing, but in a unit that is typically only a quarter of the thickness. This brings a new level of thermal performance to older buildings, and opportunities for fine glazing in new buildings.
- The thermal performance of modern double glazing in the same thickness as single glass, offering the opportunity to improve energy efficiency in older traditional buildings.
- A cost effective method of improving the energy efficiency of older homes where glazing choice is restricted or where the original frames are a desirable feature.
- Ug value of a 6mm thick Pilkington energiKare™ Legacy unit is comparable to a standard 24mm wide gas filled low E IGU.
- Quality assurance with 10 year warranty provided as standard.
- Four times better thermal insulation than single glazing, provides lower heating bills.
- Suitable as a replacement for single-glazing in original frames, to retain the appearance of historic buildings and meet the requirements of conservation areas.
- Suitable for other applications where use of thinner, low weight glazing is desirable, such as sliding box sashes, secondary glazing, or as part of a triple-glazed ‘super window’.
- Greater comfort, as cold spots close to the window are reduced.
- Also offers good acoustic performance for lower noise.
- A range of non-rectangular shapes, for flexibility with original frames.
- Proven solution; successfully used in Japan for over ten years.
How It Works
Pilkington energiKare™ Legacy utilises advanced Pilkington Spacia™ technology.
This consists of an outer pane of low-emissivity glass and an inner pane of clear float, with a vacuum rather than air or another gas in between. The result is excellent thermal performance from a unit only fractionally as thick as a standard IGU.
