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Glasscraft U-values

The U-value of a sealed unit is determined by the elements that are used to make up the sealed unit. The lower the U-value the better insulation performance of the unit, which is why our customers often want lower U-values, because they are proof of better performing products.

Just because a unit is triple glazed, it doesn’t necessarily mean that it will have a lower U-value when compared to double glazing.  The U-value is determined by the countless combinations of elements that go to make up a sealed unit.  We’ve included some examples to show you this below.

Double Glazing

Sealed Unit Width U-values Example Specification (Click below to view PDF)
24mm 1.0 4mm Clear, 16mm Argon, 4mm Planitherm One (1.0 U-value)
24mm 1.2 4mm Clear, 16mm Argon, 4mm Planitherm Total+ (1.2 U-value)
28mm 1.1 4mm Clear, 20mm Argon, 4mm Planitherm One (1.1 U-value)
28mm 1.2 4mm Clear, 20mm Argon, 4mm Planitherm Total+ (1.2 U-value)

Triple Glazing

Sealed Unit Width U-value Example Specification (Please click below to see PDF)
28mm 0.9 4mm Clear, 8 Argon, 4mm Planitherm One, 8 Argon, 4mm Planitherm One (0.9 U-value)
28mm 1.0 4mm Clear, 8 Argon, 4mm Planitherm Total+, 8 Argon, 4mm Planitherm Total+ (1.0 U-value)
28mm 1.3 4mm Clear, 8 Argon, 4mm Clear, 8 Argon, 4mm Planitherm Total+ (1.3 U-value)
36mm 0.4 4mm clear, 12 Krypton, 4mm Planitherm One, 12mm Krypton, 4mm Planitherm One (0.4 U-value)
36mm 0.7 4mm clear 12 Argon 4mm Planitherm One 12 Argon 4mm Planitherm One (0.7 U-value)
36mm 0.8 4mm Clear, 12 Argon, 4mm Planitherm Total+ 12 Argon, 4mm Planitherm Total+ (0.8 U-value)
44mm 0.5 4mm Clear, 16 Argon, 4mm Planitherm One, 16 Argon, 4mm Planitherm One (0.5 U-value)
44mm 0.6 4mm Clear, 16 Argon, 4mm Planitherm Total+ 16Argon, 4mm Planitherm Total+ (0.6 U-value)