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Pilkington energiKare - Any experience?

  • 29-11-2007 9:20pm
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    Jimbo
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    Hi,
    Im looking for windows with a low u-value and I came across Pilkington 'energiKare'. Apparently they have provide twice the insulation than a standard double-glazed unit. Has anyone ever heard of them? Are they expensive?Are joiners using them?


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    ircoha
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    jimbo78 wrote: »
    Hi,
    Im looking for windows with a low u-value and I came across Pilkington 'energiKare'. Apparently they have provide twice the insulation than a standard double-glazed unit. Has anyone ever heard of them? Are they expensive?Are joiners using them?

    This is made up of 2 kind s of different glass.

    How it Works
    Pilkington energiKare™ is different to standard double glazing as it works in two ways. It reduces the amount of heat lost through your windows and it also allows more heat (energy) from the sun back in through the window. This effect is known as solar gain and as it comes from the sun it’s free of charge and you’ll feel it’s effects all year round. Pilkington energiKare™ is made up of two special types of glass, Pilkington K Glass™, the UK’s best selling low emissivity glass which stops heat escaping and Pilkington Optiwhite™, a special ‘extra clear’ glass which allows more solar heat in through the windows and your home benefits by feeling warmer without the need to turn up the heating.
    What’s more, windows containing Pilkington energiKare™ can achieve the EST’s Energy Saving Recommended status using just standard aluminium spacer bar. This avoids the need for glass Processors to invest in warm-edge spacer bar technology, adding to costs and process complexity. That said, if even more thermal efficiency is required by customers then warm edge spacer bar can be added to Pilkington energiKare™ Insulating Glass Units under the same branding.

    I have used the K glass and am happy with it, the problem is to ensure the K glass is always fitted on the inner pane, if not it is a pain:)


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