Aluminium Window Glazing

Clear float glass is the basic type of glass used for aluminium windows. It is cheap and has medium thermal insulation properties. Clear float glass may be used in double glazing and triple glazing. Double glazing is more popular; this is a typical option for aluminium windows in houses and flats. Triple glazing ...Read more has better heat insulation properties and is used in colder climates, or where high energy efficiency is sought. Clear float glass units always include one or more panes of low-e glass. Low-e or low-emissivity glass has a thin layer of metal oxide, which reflects the heat back into the room. This is particularly important in winter, because this type of aluminium window glazing minimizes the loss of heat. Low-e glass is usually spectrally selective; it reflects a large proportion of solar heat, but allows light into the room. The cavities between the panes of glass are usually filled with inert gas such as argon which significantly increases heat insulation properties of aluminium windows. Note: if you need large aluminium windows (larger than 3 m2), glass sheets will have to be thicker. According to the regulations, glazing that take less than 3 m2 can be made with the regular 4 mm glass sheets. Glazing that takes 3 to 4 m2 must have at least one sheet of glass that is thicker (6 mm), regardless of the type (double glazing or triple glazing). Glazing that takes 4 to 6 m2 requires both sheets to be at least 6 mm thick (in case of a triple glazing, all three glass sheets must be 6 mm). Any glazing that is larger than 6 m2 must have both glass sheets of at least 8 mm. Whenever thick sheets of glass are used, the gap between the panes is reduced so that the total width of the glazing unit remains the same. All above mentioned restrictions are included in the price calculator with clear float glass option only. If you select other types of glass for aluminium windows, which exceed 3 m2, the final price is calculated incorrectly. Please contact our staff for further price specification. Hide

Frosted glass is translucent or opaque and therefore gives privacy. Both double glazing and triple glazing can be made with frosted glass. Regardless of the aluminium window glazing type, only one frosted glass pane is used (in case of a triple glazing, the frosted glass pane is in the middle). Frosted glass ...Read more allows light to enter the rooms, but makes the objects behind the glass blurred. The frosted effect is achieved by a special manufacturing technology or by applying a special film on the glass. Frosted glass is used when there is a need for privacy, e.g. aluminium windows in the bathroom. Hide

Tinted glass is darker in colour than the usual glass. The colour may vary from grey to brown, green and other colours. There are two ways to produce tinted glass. The colours may be added during the manufacturing process; colorants then become a part of the glass. Alternatively, a film may be applied on ...Read more the produced glass to make the tinted effect. Aluminium windows with tinted glass units are often seen in business or commercial buildings. They give privacy and look modern. Tinted glass glazing units may be double glazed or triple glazed, but usually only one pane of glass is tinted. Other panes of glass are clear float glass, usually with some spectrally selective low-e coating to minimize the heat loss in winter. Hide

Decorative glass is a special kind of glass that has a specific pattern and / or colour. Decorative glass may be smooth (etched glass, painted glass) or it may have a rough surface (textured glass). Decorative glass may be used in double glazing and triple glazing aluminium windows; in both cases, only one ...Read more decorative glass pane is used. Below are some of the main decorative glass types described in more detail.
Textured glass has a rough surface with patterns. There is a selection of different patterns that vary in size, density and transparency. You can choose the one that best suits your needs, whether it is a more transparent or a translucent pattern. Textured glass for aluminium windows does not obstruct the light coming into the room, but it adds privacy as the things behind the glass are less visible. Textured glass is often used in the interior of the house, e.g. when replacing interior doors, or for aluminium windows in the bathroom. It is important to note that patterned glass has texture on one side only. Therefore, when manufacturing glazing units for aluminium windows, the rugged side is usually placed facing the inside of the unit, so that the cleaning of the glass would be easier.
Etched glass is patterned, but with a smooth surface. There is a wide selection of etched glass designs ranging from transparent to opaque, all of them having a matt appearance. Etched glass adds privacy and style to your home. It is well suited for interior glazing (interior doors, partitions), as well as for aluminium windows. Double glazing or triple glazing etched glass units come with only one etched glass pane.
Painted glass is smooth and with colour. Painted glass is often opaque; it hides the objects behind it. Another feature of painted glass is reduced light, since the colours absorb some of it. Painted glass units are made of two or three panes of glass, but only one of them is coloured; the others are clear. Painted glass units are used for privacy as well as for aesthetic purposes in aluminium windows. Hide

Safety glass has two main functions:
-    Protection against burglars,
-    Prevention of injuries in the case of shattered glass.
Safety glass is more resistant to mechanical impacts; it takes much more effort and special tools to break it. In some special cases, safety glass is bullet-proof. Additionally, safety glass is manufactured ...Read more in a way that it would not pose danger if shattered. The shards either stay glued to the surface of the glass, or the glass breaks in small blunt cubes. According to the building regulations in many countries, safety glass is required in all floor-to-ceiling aluminium windows, as well as in aluminium doors. There are three types of safety glass for aluminium window glazing: tempered glass, laminated glass, and fire-resistant glass.
Toughened glass is much stronger compared to the usual float glass; it takes five or six times more power to break it. Additionally, toughened glass does almost no harm if broken, because it shatters into small cube-shaped pieces. This is achieved by heating the glass and then immediately cooling its surface. This is called tempering; therefore, toughened glass is also referred to as tempered glass. When the tempering process is over, it is very difficult to cut the glass, so it is always cut into desired shapes before tempering.
Laminated glass is even more resistant to breakage than toughened glass; therefore it is often used for high-safety applications, e.g. when glazing aluminium windows in banks, public buildings, etc. Laminated glass is produced by joining two or more panes of glass with thin transparent plastic (or other material) layers in between. Laminated glass does not shatter even when broken; the shards remain fixed to the plastic interlayer. Therefore the risk of injuries is significantly minimized. Laminated glass also adds to the security of the house: in case of a burglary, laminated glass prevents the opening of the aluminium window from the inside, since it takes much more effort to make a hole in the pane. Laminated glass has more advantages besides safety and security. One of the major advantages is noise control; laminated glass reduces the noise coming from the outside and makes it easier to work or rest. In addition, the interlayer that connects the sheets of laminated glass may be used to achieve other qualities, e.g. fire resistance, colouring or solar control.
Fire-resistant glass is primarily used in manufacturing industry, especially in buildings with higher risk of fire. It is also common in institutional buildings, where it is important to prevent the spread of fire in case of an accident. Fire-resistant glass usually has a wire mesh, which helps to hold the glass in place. Even if the glass is damaged by heat, the wire mesh prevents it from falling out. Fire-resistant aluminium window glazing has a high resistance to heat, which is usually defined by the time that the glass can sustain the heat (30 minutes, 90 minutes, etc.). Hide

Reflective glass is sometimes called mirrored glass because of the mirror-like effect it might create from the outside. Reflective glass is intended to reduce the heat that comes through aluminium windows glass in summer; this is achieved by applying a very thin metal coating on the surface of the glass. ...Read more This coating reflects much of the heat and the room is not overheated. In addition, the glare of the sun is minimized, so it becomes easier to work or watch TV. One of the drawbacks is a slightly reduced visible transmittance, or daylight, which is reflected together with the heat. Reflective glass may be used in double glazed or tripe glazed aluminium windows; there is usually one reflective pane of glass and one or two float panes of low-e glass which helps prevent the heat loss in winter. Reflective glass glazing units are often used for aluminium windows facing south, as well as for huge glass facades in banks, business enterprises, shopping malls, etc. Due to the mirror-like effect, reflective glass units add privacy during the day and give style to the building. Hide

Acoustic glass is designed so that to minimize the noise coming from the outside. Acoustic glass units may be double glazed or triple glazed. Usually one or two panes of glass are laminated, thus creating a sound barrier to minimize the noise. Laminating means that two or more sheets of glass are put together ...Read more with a plastic interlayer in between, making the pane thicker. Acoustic glass aluminium window glazing units are usually made with wider spaces between the panes. Another measure to improve the sound insulation is using glass sheets of different thickness. Acoustic glass units are recommended for aluminium window glazing in busy areas, close to highways, train stations or airports for noise control. Acoustic window glazing is a popular option for aluminium windows in bedrooms and children’s rooms. Hide

Passive house glass is designed to achieve the best thermal properties. Passive house glass units are composed of three sheets of glass; generally, the wider the triple glazed unit, the better thermal properties are achieved. Passive house glazing helps reduce the heat loss and save money on energy bills. They are ...Read more typically composed of one clear float pane and two low-e panes. Low-e or low-emissivity glass has a thin layer of metal oxide, which reflects heat back into the room. This is particularly important in winter, because this type of aluminium window glazing minimizes the loss of heat. Low-e glass is usually spectrally selective; it reflects a large proportion of solar heat, but lets light into the room. To achieve the best effect, low-e panes must be located on the interior side of the aluminium window glazing. It is important to note that thermal properties of a glass unit can be heavily influenced by the gas that fills the cavities between the sheets of glass. Inert gases such as Argon or Krypton help lower the U value. For the best result, consider warm edge spacer bars, as the edges of aluminium window glazing are the most prone to heat leaks. Passive house glazing is recommended for aluminium windows in temperate and cold climates, especially when demands for energy efficiency are high, e.g. when building a passive house. Hide

Self-cleaning glass was invented to make the cleaning of aluminium windows easier. Self-cleaning window glass has a special coating which uses the sun and rain to clean the outer surface of the pane. When the sun shines on the pane, the coating starts to decompose the dirt into small particles. When ...Read more it starts to rain, the coating uses the water to wash away the dirt. This is particularly useful for aluminium windows that are difficult to clean from the outside, e.g. fixed windows. Hide

Aluminium window glazing comes in different shapes and sizes. Our clients may order both standard and non-standard aluminium window glazing units (triangle, trapezium or oval-shaped among others). Upon request, aluminium window glazing may be decorated by adding window grids such as ...Read more Georgian bars, which create the impression of a real divided aluminium window. If you have any questions or wish to order custom made glazing for aluminium windows, please contact our staff and we will gladly help you find the best option. When window glazing units are not rectangle, the price is calculated as for the rectangular shape which would fit your chosen window glass shape. Hide

Spacer bar is a long and narrow piece of metal or other material that separates sheets of glass in a double glazing or triple glazing unit. The purpose of the spacer bar is to hold the panes together in a glazing unit, as well as to absorb any humidity that appears inside the unit, between the sheets of glass. ...Read more For this reason, spacer bars are made from a sturdy material, which is filled with desiccant so that to absorb the vapour. Until recently, spacer bars were made almost exclusively of aluminium. However, aluminium is a metal and therefore a very poor heat insulator. In cold months, the temperature in the centre of such aluminium window is very different from the temperature in the corners (it is colder near the spacer bars). This causes condensation on aluminium windows glass, as well as a drop in temperature in the room. In order to prevent this, alternative spacer bars have been designed. Warm edge spacer bars for aluminium window glazing units are usually made of structural foam, polymers or glass fibre. Warm edge spacer bars are a good way to improve the overall performance of your new aluminium windows. Hide