ecoTHERM™ Double Insulated Glass Units (Tropical Climates)

High-performance double-glazed insulated glass unit optimized for hot climates with enhanced solar control properties for commercial and residential applications in the UAE and MENA regions.

Features and benefits:

• Centre-pane U-value: 1.5 W/m²K (maximum).
• Solar heat gain coefficient (g-value): 0.21–0.25.
• Visible light transmittance (VLT): 38–42%.
• Light to solar gain ratio (LSG): ≥1.8.
• Sound reduction index (Rw): 31–33 dB.
• Safety classification: to BS EN 12600 as required by project specifications.

Glass composition:

• Outer pane:
  • Material: heat strengthened glass to BS EN 1863-1.
  • Thickness: 6 mm (nominal).
  • Coating: advanced solar control and thermally insulating single silver or double silver low-emissivity coating on #2 surface.
  • Finish: clear/mid iron or low iron as specified in schedule.
• Cavity:
  • Width: 16 mm (nominal).
  • Gas fill: 90% Argon.
  • Spacer: technoform warm edge spacer.
  • Sealant: Dowsil 3362 or equivalent.
  • Desiccant: molecular sieve.
• Inner pane:
  • Material: heat strengthened glass to BS EN 1863-1.
  • Thickness: 6 mm (nominal).
  • Finish: slear/mid iron or low iron as specified in schedule.
• Overall IGU thickness: 28 mm (nominal).