Insulating Glass

DUXTON offers the widest range of insulating glass options – ranging from standard dual or triple pane argon LoĒ all the way to krypton insulated units – to suit almost any requirement. We provide our customers with exceptional value and durability (20 year Limited Warranty), warm edge spacers, argon gas fill, and a family of LoĒ options.

All LoĒ coatings are available in dual or triple pane configurations as required.

For a complete set of R-values and U-values, visit our Resources tab, and download “Performance Values” for the relevant product.

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Lo-E coatings combined with clear glass in a dual pane

DUXTON’s Warm Edge Stainless Steel Spacer – Endur IG™ – delivers the industry’s lowest failure rate, the only comprehensive 20-year factory warranty, and outstanding thermal performance. Endur IG is built on proven technologies that help DUXTON’s IG units achieve the industry’s lowest failure rate – only 0.20% over twenty years.

Many building owners have heard that they should have insulating glass units with LoĒ coatings and argon gas. However, with the changing seasons, different elevation orientations, and varying design details, a more carefully considered analysis of insulating glass options will definitely pay off.

Different orientations are subject to different amounts of sunlight throughout the year. A varied, carefully considered glass selection will have minimal price increases, while lowering energy bills, maximizing visible light, and increasing comfort in a home.

Objectives by Elevation in North America

North:
Minimize U-value (Maximize R-value) for reduced heat loss.

• Minimal opportunity for solar gain due to the sun’s southern path in the winter.

South:
Take advantage of optimal solar heat gain and visible light.

• Because the winter sun’s path travels low in the sky, you can take advantage of its heat in cold winter months. Roof overhangs and deciduous trees can provide protection from overheating in the summer. Note: True passive solar design includes considerations such as glass area, room size, and a heat collection system.
• Very large areas of glass area relative to the room area, however, may run the risk of overheating the room, and should be evaluated by an industry professional to determine the right type of insulating glass. Mid- to lower-range Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) glass may be required to minimize cooling load and even reduce the capital cost of the HVAC system.

East:
Aim for a mid-range product.

• Increase the R-value for reduced heat loss and select a mid-range Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) to block heat in the summer.

West:
Control solar heat gain.

• In the summer, the sun’s path travels higher in the sky, and will primarily affect West-facing glass in the afternoon. Minimize solar heat gain to avoid excessive cooling costs in the summer.

Note:
There are typically trade-offs between R-values and passive solar heat gain properties. Generally, the higher the insulation value, the less the opportunity for passive solar gain.

For projects with unique performance requirements, DUXTON has worked closely with architects and engineers to deliver very unique glass configurations. Challenge DUXTON to provide your solution today!

• 6 mm or 8 mm triple pane units
• Heat strengthened or tempered glass
• Laminated glass
• Security screens
• Low-iron glass
• Bronze reflective glass
• Bronze tinted glass
• Other details as required