Form · 36–52 mm
Glass — indicative fig. M·51
Fire A1 Non-combustibleEmbodied carbon Data pending Per-m² sourceCompressive 1000MPa StructuralDesign life 25yr
High-performance triple-pane insulated glass units offering superior thermal insulation (U-value 0.5-0.9 W/m²K) and acoustic performance (STC 36-40+) for premium building applications
01 Physical
Density 2500kg/m³
Specific gravity 2.5
Porosity 0%
Water absorption 0%
Hardness 540
UV resistance Excellent
Chemical resistance Excellent
pH tolerance 3-11
Surface roughness 1µm
02 Mechanical
Tensile strength 7MPa
Compressive strength 1000MPa
Flexural strength 40MPa
Shear strength 20MPa
Poisson's ratio 0.22
Impact resistance Standard
Creep resistance Excellent
03 Thermal
Thermal conductivity 0.5W/m·K
Specific heat 840J/kg·K
Thermal expansion 9×10⁻⁶/°C
04 Compliance & Fire First question
Combustibility class Non-combustible
Fire resistance level Non-rated
Flame spread index 0
Smoke dev. index 0
Heat release rate 0
05 Sustainability & Health
Embodied carbon 75kgCO2e/m²
Carbon footprint 75
Embodied energy 1200MJ/kg
Water footprint 500L/kg
Recyclability 100%
Recycled content 20%
Renewable content 0%
Circular score 7
VOC emissions 0
Toxicity rating Non-toxic
LEED contribution 3
06 Durability · Cost · Logistics
Expected lifespan 25-30 years
Maintenance interval Annual cleaning
Warranty period 10 years
Material cost (range) $500-800
Material cost (per unit) $650/m²
Lead time 4-8 weeks
Lifecycle cost $1200-1800/m²
Annual maintenance $5-10/m²
Market availability Limited
07 Assessment
Advantages
- Superior thermal insulation (U-value 0.5-0.9 W/m²K)
- Excellent acoustic performance (STC 36-40+)
- Reduced condensation risk
- Improved thermal comfort near windows
- Potential for energy cost savings in cold climates
- Compliance with stringent energy codes
- Reduced HVAC equipment sizing
- Enhanced property value
- UV protection for interior furnishings
Constraints
- High initial cost ($500-800/m²)
- Increased weight requiring stronger framing
- 31% higher embodied carbon than alternatives
- Limited local manufacturing capacity
- Specialised installation expertise required
- Reduced SHGC may limit passive solar gain
- Potential seal failure over 20-30 year lifespan
- Thicker frames reduce glazed area
- Long lead times for custom sizes
08 Applications
A1 Passive House and high-performance residential buildings
A2 Commercial facades in cold climates (BCA zones 6-8)
A3 Acoustic isolation for buildings near airports/highways
A4 Heritage building retrofits requiring thermal upgrade
A5 Hospital and laboratory clean rooms
A6 Recording studios and broadcast facilities
A7 Alpine resort accommodation
A8 Energy-efficient office buildings
A9 Residential apartments requiring acoustic privacy
09 Sources & Standards
Sources pending — citations for this material are not yet recorded. Verify all figures against manufacturer data and current standards before specifying.