Enhancing Hospitality Experiences with PassivGlas™ Vacuum Glazing
People remember an experience as it stimulates the senses. PassivGlas™ vacuum glazing can contribute to this experience by creating the right setting through controlling heat and reducing noise, ensuring patrons can relax in a comfortable indoor environment and enjoy the hospitality.
The hospitality sector, including restaurants, cafes, and bars, can also leverage the advantages offered by vacuum glazing. Establishments typically have glass facades, which can benefit from PassivGlas™‘ impressive light transmittance (up to 80%) that allows natural light to flood the space.
Optimising Comfort With Vacuum Glazing
Reducing heat gain (U value – 0.49 W/m2K), and thus minimising reliance on artificial heating and cooling systems, not only saves energy, but also creates a comfortable and relaxing environment for dining or socialising for patrons.
PassivGlas™ installations can enhance the overall aesthetic appeal of the building. The clarity and insulation properties of vacuum glazing delivers a sleek and modern architectural design. If we combine this with exceptional acoustic insulation (Rw: 36 dB), this can lead to a modern architectural, welcoming space which contributes to an enhanced guest experience.
Enrich Your Guest Experience Through Sustainable Vacuum Glazing Installation
The effectiveness of PassivGlas™ vacuum glazing allows hospitality venues to improve guest experiences and reduces operational costs. Embracing vacuum glazing demonstrates a commitment to sustainable practices, highlighting your Corporate Social Responsibility.
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.