Intercept® Warm Edge Spacer System

This system holds the glass together and creates a thermal barrier effecting the perimeter of the Insulating Glass unit.

Features

• Treated steel
• U-Channel design
• One continuous piece is bent at corners
• Sealant is also a thermal barrier
• Desiccant removes moisture between panes

Benefits

• Keeps interior side of glass warmer
• Reduces condensation
• Structurally strong
• Prevents sealant failure

Low-E Coating

Low-emittance (Low-E) coating is a microscopically thin, virtually invisible metallic layer. energySMART is “soft coat” low-e glass. It is most suited to climates with both heating and cooling concerns.



Benefits

• Reduces solar heat gain
• Reduces ultra violet light damage
• Reduces home heat loss

Argon or Krypton Gas Fill

Both are non-toxic, colorless gases. Argon and krypton reduce convection currents in the space between the glass.

Benefit

• Reduces home heat loss

Definitions

• U-Factor - measures how well a product prevents heat from escaping a home or building. U-Factor ratings generally fall between 0.20 and 1.20. The lower the U-Factor, the better a product is at keeping heat in. U-Factor is particularly important in northern climates.
• Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) - measures how well a product blocks heat from the sun. SHGC is expressed as a number between 0 and 1. The lower the SHGC, the better a product is at blocking unwanted heat gain. SHGC is particularly important in southern climates.
• UV - a measurement showing how much of the harmful "fading" ultra violet rays of the sun is blocked out.
• Visible Transmission (VT) - measures how much light comes through a product. VT is expressed as a number between 0 and 1. The higher the VT, the higher the potential for daylighting.
• R-Value - the commonly used measurement which determines the resistance of a material to heat flow. The higher the R-Value, the better it performs.