EuroSteel Glazing
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EuroSteel IGU’s
EuroSteel’s clear, distortion free glass, lets you enjoy the view while being protected from heat, cold, rain, snow, wind or street noise. EuroSteel Insulated Glass Units (IGU’s) are made with world class, Low E and Solar Control glass, providing optimal thermal values, while retaining excellent light transmission and clarity. With dual and triple pane construction, a choice of three types of performance glass and two types of gas fill, there is an IGU combination to meet your exact needs. EuroSteel IGU’s meet or exceed the requirements of all US and Canadian and building codes.
Talk to a representative to choose the best combination of Glazing Options to maximize comfort and minimize energy costs!
Gas Fill
EuroSteel Testing & Certification
Informed decision-making requires reliable and accurate information. EuroSteel products undergo rigorous testing and annual inspection and certification by independent agencies. This guarantees that our published performance values are accurate; including U-Factor, SHGC (Solar Heat Gain Coefficient) and VLT (Visual Light Transmission). Testing and certifications include the North American Fenestration Standard (NAFS), the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) and the Testing Application Standard (TAS). Each unit carries an official seal showing the certified U-Factor, SHGC and VLT. Our dedication to excellence ensures that EuroSteel windows and doors will meet or exceed the requirements of all US and Canadian building codes. (Read more on Certifications).
Hurricane Certification
Divided Lites
Windows and glass doors and have Divided Lites, where each window is divided into smaller rectangles. This is often a purely aesthetic choice that fits with the overall building design but can also increase safety by indicating there is a physical barrier – preventing people from accidentally walking into the glass. Divided Lites can be squares, rectangles or even diamond shapes as in some historical renovations.
True or False – there are 2 ways of creating divided lites, True Divided Lites (TDL) or False Divided Lites (FDL).
False Divided Lites (FDL) are simulated for visual affect only. The window has a single IGU with divisions created by Muntin bars inside, outside and between the glass panes. FDL muntins are usually ½ inch wide, so they do not obscure the view and also match the fine appearance of our narrow sightlines. FDL muntins also have little affect on a window’s thermal performance.
True Divided Lites have multiple IGU’s joined together to make a single window. Although this sounds more traditional, TDL’s may not be the best choice, even for historic renovations. To comply with modern building codes, TDL’s require a muntin width of about 1 ½”.
Most EuroSteel customers prefer to choose FDL but we are happy to provide TDL as requested.
About R-Value & U-Factor
R-Value is a measurement of the insulating property of a single material, like a sheet of glass, wood or fiber insulation. The higher the R-Value, the better the insulation. U-Factor is essentially the opposite, the measurement of heat loss through a complex assembly, like a door or window unit. The lower the U-Factor, the more effective the insulation.
In the United States, U-Factors are measured in British thermal units (Btu). U-factor values generally range from 0.25 to 1.25. The lower the U-factor, the better the window insulation – which is important in both hot and cold climates to reduce heating and cooling costs. EuroSteel U-factors can be as low 0.18.
About Low-E, SHGT and VT
Low-E stands for Low Emissivity and is a type of glass that has a special coating to reduce the emissivity of the glass surface. Emissivity is a measurement of how well a glass can emit or transfer thermal radiation. Low E coatings improve insulation while allowing visible light to pass through the glass. EuroSteel provides the highest quality Low E glass.
SHGC is short for solar heat gain coefficient, a number that represents the amount of solar radiation that can pass through a window. It’s measured between 0 and 1; a lower number means less solar heat transfer which is preferable in hot climates, while a higher SHGC may be preferable in colder climates. Your EuroSteel engineer will help choose the optimum SHGC for your project.
- The larger the SHGC number, the greater the solar gain (more heat)
- The smaller the SHGC number, the lower the solar gain (less heat)
* EuroSteel SHGC can be as low as 0.14
VT or Visible Light Transmittance is a measurement of the total amount of visible light a window allows into the home. VT typically varies between 0 and 1, with most values among double and triple-pane windows between 0.30 and 0.70. The higher the VT, the more light is transmitted. A high VT is desirable to maximize clarity and daylight but it must also be balanced with SHGC.
* EuroSteel VT can be as high as 0.72
The images below should help you visualize the variations in transparency related to the different glass choices.
Sound Reducing Windows
EuroSteel interior doors and windows can be made with “Wave Disrupting” sound technology that reduces sound transmission by up to 50% over normal dual pane windows. EuroSteel achieves STC (sound transmission control) ratings in the low-mid 40’s by utilizing 4 proprietary processes. These windows reduce noise pollution by absorbing sound waves through a combination of different thickness of glass and special coatings and gas fill. Please speak with one of our sales associates to determine what level of acoustical insulation is right for you.
