Ever-increasing requirements for energy-efficient buildings demand innovative, smart solutions in terms of technology, design and sustainability. Simple manufacturing and installation are also important to fabricators. Dr Karl Stefan Dewald, Head of the Facades business unit at Schüco, comments on the strategic partnership: "With AGC Glass Europe, we have found the perfect partner to help us meet the future requirements of the market and customers." Serge Martin, CEO Fineo Renowindow, also confirms: "Schüco represents high-end premium systems and has a leadership position on the market. We are convinced we will offer outstanding solutions to the market, which will combine high performances, sustainability and design.”
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According to AGC Glass Europe, the Fineo vacuum-insulating glass technology it developed features an innovative system structure. The slimline overall construction consists of two glass panes which are separated by just one thin vacuum space between the panes measuring 0.1 millimetres. Incredibly slim overall glass thicknesses of 6 millimetres can therefore be achieved, depending on the glass dimensions and climate conditions. This means that the Fineo vacuum-insulating glass is around one third lighter than triple insulating glass. Fineo does not have any evacuation port – a benefit for the appearance, visibility and durability. Fineo also boasts excellent thermal insulation properties with a Ug value of 0.7 W/(m²K) and improved sound insulation (traffic noise reduced by 3-7 decibels compared to double or triple glazing). A further benefit is that the light transmission is up to 20 percent higher than with triple glazing. The Fineo vacuum-insulating glass can be fully recycled – an important factor when it comes to the construction of future-proof buildings.
How is the Fineo vacuum insulating glass constructed?
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The ultra-slim vacuum insulating glass achieves very good thermal and acoustic values and emits more visible daylight than conventional insulating glazing. The filigree overall structure of a Fineo vacuum insulating glass consists of two panes of glass (made of toughened safety glass), which are only separated by a 0.1 mm thin space between the panes with vacuum. In this way, depending on the size of the glass surface and the climatic conditions, total glass thicknesses from 6 mm can be realised.
This means that Fineo vacuum insulating glass is about one third lighter than triple insulating glass. Fineo does not require an evacuation opening - an advantage for aesthetics, transparency and durability.
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Fineo vacuum insulating glass has a Ug value of 0.7 W/(m²K). In addition, there is improved sound insulation (reduction of traffic noise by 3 decibels to 7 decibels compared to double or triple glazing). Another advantage: the light transmission is up to 20 percent higher than with triple glazing.
The Fineo vacuum insulating glass is 100 percent recyclable because the glass edge seal of the ISO unit is welded, an important aspect in the construction of sustainable buildings.
In addition to meeting the highest comfort and design requirements through slim constructions with low weight, Schüco facade and window systems with Fineo vacuum glass also meet future requirements for the sustainability of building products, as Fineo is fully recyclable and saves a lot of heating energy and CO2 with its high thermal insulation performance.
About the partners AGC and Schüco
The Schüco Group (www.schueco.com) is a technological leader, sets high quality standards and offers premium solutions in the facade and window segment, making it an ideal cooperation partner for AGC Glass Europe (www.agc-glass.eu) and its subsidiary brand Fineo (https://www.fineoglass.eu/).
