Category: Insulating Glass Units

Explore insulating glass unit design for building envelopes. Read about double and triple glazing, thermal performance and the coordination of glass, cavities and coatings.Explore insulating glass unit design for building envelopes. Read about double and triple glazing, thermal performance and the coordination of glass, cavities and coatings.

When Double Is No Longer Enough in Canada

Insulating glass unit on a factory assembly line

Canada’s tightening energy codes, brutal winters, and surging demand for net-zero buildings are making triple-glazed IGUs the new baseline — not the premium upgrade. Here’s what that means for your next project. Core Performance comparison — double vs. triple glazing U value (W/m2.K) of Double glazing: 1.3~1.5 U value (W/m2.K) of Triple glazing: 0.6~0.8 Heat […]