What does WeatherBarr use?
- Spacer systems
- Low-E
- Argon
- Triple Glazed
WeatherBarr always uses great care when selecting the technologies and components that we use in the production of our windows and insulated glass. Because of this, our insulated glass performs excellent both in energy efficiency and durability, with failure rates significantly better than the industry average.
Spacer Systems
WeatherBarr is proud to offer two of the best spacer systems on the market.
Intercept Spacer
The Intercept warm-edge spacer system is an important part of an efficient window. The unique, tin-plated steel, U-channel design creates an effective thermal barrier to help reduce conducted heat loss through the window.
Typically the edge of the glass is the least efficient area of a window. Unlike ordinary spacers, Intercept spacers insulate the edge of the glass to keep that part of the window warmer and make it more energy efficient.
Under normal weather conditions, glass units expand and contract with temperature changes. In conventional insulating glass units, sealant (the material that holds the unit together) takes the stress of the flexing. This can cause seal failure and insulating gas loss. In an Intercept glass unit, the spacer flexes instead of the sealant, so it resists spacer movement and premature sealant failure.
SuperSpacer
SuperSpacer is a thermoset structural foam that provides the warmest edge temperature in the industry. By increasing the edge temperature, the inside pane of glass stays closer to room temperature which will drastically reduce the appearance of condensation.
The properties of the foam also allow for some sound absorption, improved argon gas retention, and its flexibility allows the insulated unit to expand and contract without straining the seal. SuperSpacer also provides excellent durability with some of the most rigid product testing in the industry.
Argon Gas
Argon gas is an odorless, non-toxic gas that is denser than atmospheric air. By displacing the air in insulated units with Argon, insulation value is improved by as much as 10%, and can also reduce convection. Argon gas is included in all of our Smart glass products.
Low-E Glass
Low-emissivity glass is designed to selectively allow radiant waves of energy through the glass. The ability to control how much radiant heat passes through the glass allows an insulated unit to have a dramatic impact on the energy performance of a window.
Cardinal Low-E 270 is a very high performing glass used in our Energy Smart series of Smart Glass. Energy Smart Low-E uses 2 microscopic layers of silver to keep the heat where you want it. ES Low-E glass reduces heat gain by 50% compared to ordinary glass and blocks 86% of harmful UV rays.
Cardinal Low-E 366 powers our Solar Smart series of Smart Glass. Solar Smart Low-E uses 3 layers of silver to maximize the energy efficiency of your window. SS Low-E glass reduces heat gain by 64% compared to ordinary glass and blocks 95% of harmful UV rays.
Triple Glazing
For the ultimate in energy performance, our Energy Smart III and Solar Smart III utilize triple glazed insulated units. The units are sealed with SuperSpacer technology in both airspaces, as well as two coats of low-e on both the outside and inside, and argon gas in both cavities. The use of these packages will perform at the R-5 level and beyond.
