Glazing
At Valdi we like to give our customers choice, however if you don't understand what you are choosing it can seem a little daunting. Folding sliding doors in particular have large panels of glass which is really what we all want... lots of light and that feeling of the outside coming in. However sometimes a room maybe south facing and that bright airy space takes on the feeling of an overly hot green house. That is why we try where ever possible to give you the option of selecting the glass you want and need.
Standard Glass
We use laminated double glazed units as they offer the best all round performance. The glass is nearly always Pilkington or Saint Gobain Glass who are world leaders in glass manufacture. The cavity is filled with argon gas creating an excellent overall U value of typically 1.1U for standard glazing. This is normally reduced to 0.8U for standard triple glazing.
Using laminated glass offers fantastic resistance to attack and means that in the event of a break in you are unlikely to be a victim of crime as repeated blows will not allow access through the glass. In some cases we provide doors with toughened glass, this is normally due to weight or treatments such as solar reflective glass.
Triple Glazing
Triple glazing can be a great addition to your windows and doors. Not only will it reduce the heat loss from your home but it can also be very beneficial for areas of noise.
Our standard upgrade for triple glazing uses argon gas and a low E coating to achieve a 0.8U centre pane value. Customers who are building pasiv or highly specified eco homes can also opt for a 0.6U centre pane value. It is worth noting that if you are very conscious about Uw values it is important to speak to us so that we can select the correct material in which to produce your window or door. This is because oak will perform differently to softwood or aluminium on thermal frame insulation values. Our experts can advise you fully on the best approach to achieving your requirements.
Areas of noise can benefit greatly from triple glazing as well as giving great insulation. We can also offer acoustic glass in areas of extra noise.
Spacer Bars
Spacer bars are quite simply the section that separates the 2 or 3 panes of glass in your double or triple glazed units (DGU) We offer a range of coloured including warm edge spacer bars as standard. Normal metal spacer bars can create cold bridging between the cold outside pane pf glass and the inner warm pane of glass. When moisture hits this area aprox 3mm you can get small amounts of moisture build up. By using warm edge spacer bars this is eliminated.
Solar Reflective Glass
For areas of extreme exposure to sunlight it can be prudent to consider using solar reflective glass. Quite simply a coating is applied to glazing reducing the transmittance of heat through the glass and into the room. This is very effective and is not as expensive as some companies may lead you to believe. The glass does have a slight colour tint and comes in a choice of Blue, Grey or Bronze
Integral Blinds
For Customers who want more privacy or a reduction in sunlight then integral blinds can be installed. The Venetian style blinds are fitted directly into the cavity between the two panes of glass, meaning no more cleaning of dusty blinds. Typically controlled by a magnet on the face of the glass, you simply slide the blinds up and down and also adjust the angle to how much sunlight/visibility you may need. These are made to order and can increase delivery times by up to 4 weeks.
