Vacuum Insulated Glazing (VIG), 8.3mm total (8.3mm, 10.3mm)
Ultra-thin vacuum insulated glazing with exceptional thermal performance (U-value 0.4-0.7 W/m²·K) in 8.3mm or 10.3mm profiles, suitable for heritage retrofits and high-performance applications
Ultra-thin vacuum insulated glazing with exceptional thermal performance (U-value 0.4-0.7 W/m²·K) in 8.3mm or 10.3mm profiles, suitable for heritage retrofits and high-performance applications
Vacuum Insulated Glazing consists of two panes of glass (typically 4mm each for 8.3mm total) separated by a 0.3mm vacuum gap maintained by microscopic support pillars. The vacuum eliminates convective and conductive heat transfer, achieving thermal performance comparable to triple glazing in a profile similar to single glazing. Available in tempered safety glass variants compliant with AS2208 Grade A requirements.
- Exceptional thermal insulation (U-value 0.4-0.7 W/m²·K)
- Ultra-thin profile (8.3-10.3mm) suitable for existing frames
- Superior acoustic performance (Rw 36-41 dB)
- Eliminates condensation risk (down to -70°C)
- Long service life (25-50 years expected)
- Lightweight (20 kg/m² for 8.3mm)
- No gas fill degradation over time
- Complies with AS1288 and AS2208 standards
- Available in tempered safety glass (Grade A)
- Suitable for all Australian climate zones
- 01 Exceptional thermal insulation (U-value 0.4-0.7 W/m²·K)
- 02 Ultra-thin profile (8.3-10.3mm) suitable for existing frames
- 03 Superior acoustic performance (Rw 36-41 dB)
- 04 Eliminates condensation risk (down to -70°C)
- 05 Long service life (25-50 years expected)
- 01 High initial cost (AUD $240-350/m² typical)
- 02 Long lead times (8-12 weeks typical)
- 03 Micro-pillars visible on close inspection
- 04 Size limitations (maximum 1.5m x 3.0m typical)
- 05 Requires specialist glazier knowledge
- Density
- 2520 kg/m³
- Specific gravity
- 2.52
- Porosity
- 0 %
- Water absorption
- 0 %
- Hardness
- 6.5
- UV resistance
- Excellent // Glass blocks UV naturally
- Chemical resistance
- Excellent // Inert to most chemicals
- pH tolerance
- 3-11
- Surface roughness
- 0.5 µm
- Tensile strength
- 120 MPa
- Compressive strength
- 1000 MPa
- Flexural strength
- 200 MPa
- Shear strength
- 80 MPa
- Poisson's ratio
- 0.22
- Impact resistance
- Grade A // AS2208 safety classification
- Creep resistance
- Excellent // Glass doesn't creep
- Embodied carbon
- 85 kgCO2e/m² Per m² of VIG unit (glazing industry standard reporting basis).
- Carbon footprint
- 85
- Embodied energy
- 1200 MJ/kg
- Water footprint
- 150 L/kg
- Recycled content
- 20 %
- Renewable content
- 0 %
- Circular score
- 7.5
- Combustibility class
- Non-combustible // AS1530.1
- Fire resistance level
- Non-combustible // Glass doesn't burn
- Flame spread index
- 0
- Smoke dev. index
- 0
- Heat release rate
- 0
- Material cost (range)
- 240-350 // AUD/m²
- Material cost (per unit)
- 295
- Lead time
- 8-12 weeks // Typical delivery time
- Lifecycle cost
- 450
- Annual maintenance
- 5
- Market availability
- Special order // Not stocked locally
- Expected lifespan
- 25-50 years // Based on manufacturer data
- Maintenance interval
- Annual cleaning // Recommended schedule
- Warranty period
- 10-15 years // Typical manufacturer warranty