Modern Ultra Performing Glazing Solution
When visiting any healthcare facility, we expect to receive a comfortable, inviting and calm atmosphere. Vacuum glazing solutions from PassivGlas™ can help bring healthcare buildings into the modern age with a sleek design solution, whilst offering effective insulation (U Value from 0.49W/m2K), and noise abatement (Rw: 36 dB) qualities.
Environmental Control Solutions
Within the healthcare sector, where energy demands are high, vacuum glazing can play a vital role. These energy efficient glass units can provide superior heat and sound insulation, ensuring that internal space is at an optimal temperature and a peaceful environment, thus positively contributing to the ambiance.
The use of PassivGlas™ vacuum glazing in healthcare facilities can also contribute to energy efficiency and cost savings due to reduced energy consumption. By minimising heat loss during colder months and heat gain during warmer months, PassivGlas™ helps regulate indoor temperatures without overreliance on heating or cooling systems. This not only benefits the environment by reducing carbon emissions but also results in lower energy utilization.
Retrofit With Ease
PassivGlas™ units, due to the presence of the vacuum, are far superior in thermal insulation (U Value: 0.49 W/m2K) to that of an A-rated double-glazed unit (U Value: 1.47 W/m2K) and triple glazed gas filled units (U Value: 0.81 W/m2K).
PassivGlas™ VIG’s can also be manufactured into hybrid VIG units (a single VIG with a thermally broken spacer and another glass lite) allowing the units to be fitted within the existing window frames of various depths. This benefit allows retrofitting with vacuum glazing, offering minimal disruption and is a quick process to complete.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are vacuum units?
Vacuum Insulated Glazing or VIG is an advanced fenestration type of insulating unit. It consists of two glass panes, like a standard Insulating unit, but rather than the spacer bar and an air gap, VIG’s are separated by a micro vacuum gap, with a glass solder edge seal.
Are they fully tested?
Yes, they are tested to recognised industry standards:
Impact resistance: EN 12150-2 & ANSI Z97.1-37 & EN 12600 & BS356 (recently completed)
Weathering: EN1279-5 & ASTM E546/E2188/E2189
U-Value: ISO8301/EN12667 (Recently UKAS tested) & ASTM C518
Soundproof: ISO 10140-2 (Recently UKAS tested)
Do the standard units use coated glass?
Yes, all PassivGlas™ Linear units incorporate a Low-e single silver toughenable coating.
In order to meet the current Part O regulations, a Low-e double silver coating would be needed to meet the 70/40 requirements. Please check with VGN as to availability and MOQ for this product range.
What is the expected life?
Expected life on the unit is 25+ years due to there being no spacer bar to fail.
Will there be any condensation
Condensation is formed when the air temperature surrounding an object falls below the dew point and changes into a liquid
Internal:
Although condensation will not form on the internal surface of a VIG unit, Vacuum Glazing does not eradicate condensation from the room.
The warmer inner glass will potentially change the rooms cold point.
It is advisable to ensure all rooms have effective ventilation/circulation.
External:
Condensation may form on the external glass surface under certain conditions.
Generally, forms a grid around the micro-pillars.
Will disappear when the outside temperature warms with the morning sun.
It is an indication of how efficiently your windows are at reducing thermal loss.
Condensation between glasses:
An indication that the Vacuum has been lost.
Consult your supplier to confirm course of action.