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How to choose the right type of insulating glass for your home

How to choose the right type of insulating glass for your home

The correct choice of insulating glass is essential to benefit from energy efficiency, peace and safety in the home. Regardless of whether you choose double-paned (double) or triple-paned (triple) glazing, the insulating glass package is made up of different types of glass sheets, each with a specific role for the performance of the window.

 

What is a thermal insulating glass?

A heat-insulating glass, also known as thermopane glass or tripane glass (depending on the number of glass sheets), is an assembly consisting of two or three glass sheets, separated by spacers filled with air or inert gas (argon or krypton). This insulating glass package has the role of reducing heat loss, reducing external noise and increasing the energy efficiency of the house.

 

Types of glass in the insulating glass package

The insulating glass package can include different glass sheets, depending on the needs of the project:
  • Float glass: basic, clear glass used in combination with other types to provide natural light and strength.
  • Low-E glass: covered with a special layer that reflects heat, keeping it inside in winter and rejecting it in summer, ideal for energy efficiency.
  • Laminated glass: ensures increased safety and additional protection, thanks to the special foil between the sheets.
  • Reflective or colored glass: provides solar control, reduces glare and overheating in sun-exposed spaces.
  • Glass with solar control: specially designed to reduce heat transfer through the windows, keeping the interior cool and reducing energy consumption for cooling.

 

The difference between double glazing and triple glazing

  • Double glazed window it has two sheets of glass and an air/gas chamber between them. It offers a very good ratio between price, thermal and sound insulation.
  • The tripane glass it includes three sheets of glass and two chambers, ensuring superior insulation and maximum energy efficiency. It is especially recommended for houses in cold areas or for passive houses.

 

The benefits of a modern thermal insulating glass

  • High energy efficiency: reducing heat loss and costs of heating and cooling the home.
  • Effective sound insulation: the insulating glass package can be configured with soundproofing properties, using glass sheets of different thicknesses or laminated glass, to reduce outside noise.
  • Increased safety: laminated or tempered glass provides impact and burglary protection.
  • Solar control: reflective or colored glass reduces overheating and increases comfort in summer.
  • Versatile design: glass combinations can meet any aesthetic or functional requirements.

 

Recommendations for choosing the thermal insulating glass package

  • Cold areas: choose Low-E double-pane glass for maximum thermal insulation.
  • Housing in noisy areas: opt for a thermal insulating glass package with sound insulation properties. This effect is achieved by using glass sheets of different thicknesses or laminated glass in the thermopane or tripane glass package - this effectively reduces the noise coming from outside, being recommended for windows in congested areas or on the street.
  • Facades exposed to the sun: use reflective or colored glass, for added thermal comfort and privacy.
  • Vulnerable areas: laminated or safety glass is ideal for windows on the ground floor, balconies or terraces.

 

Why invest in quality insulating glass?

A well-chosen insulating glass package brings lower bills, increased comfort and safety for the whole family. Consult Valras technical section for details on the types of glass available and ask for a personalized offer from the specialists.

 

Valras – Manufacturer of insulating glass for the PVC and aluminum carpentry industry

Valras is a top producer on the insulating glass market and reliable supplier for companies in the industry aluminum and PVC carpentry from all over the country. It offers a wide range of thermal glass and tripan glass packages, with float, Low-E, laminated, reflective, decorative glass or with special functions (solar control, safety, sound insulation).

Valras emphasizes on quality, fast execution and specialized transport, ensuring prompt and safe delivery of products. It is the ideal choice for willing partners diversity, professionalism and technical solutions adapted to each project.

For technical details, consultation or personalized offer, contact us.


Choose thermal insulating glass, insulating glass or tripane glass, configured with the types of glass suitable for your needs, for an energy efficient, safe and quiet home!

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Valras Prod S.R.L.

Str. Marășești, No. 295, code: 100238,
Ploiesti - Prahova - Romania

Phone/Fax: 0244 597 825 / 0244 597 824
Email: office@valras.ro
Web: www.valras.ro

Founded in Ploiesti, Prahova county, in 1995, VALRAS is a company with exclusively Romanian capital, producing insulating glass and artistic glass. Exclusivist in terms of quality and in the choice of raw materials, VALRAS managed to become a leader in the profile market in Romania in a very short time.