Planibel A, is a revolutionary new energy efficient glass with a high performance, low-emissivity hard coating specially developed to perform to the highest ratings within the Window Energy Ratings scale from C to A, without the need for edge deletion.

Unique glass system PLANIBEL A provides:

• a high solar factor, which maximizes the free solar heat gain (SF: 78% with external sheet PLANIBEL Clearvision);
• a low Ug-value that can further be improved by the use of gas filling (Argon) and/or the use of a Warm Edge spacer.

Which basically means, choosing profiles with Panibel A glass will keep your home warmer. It draws energy in from solar power and retains it,providing the best energy rating system in a window, particularly when combined with the Swiss Spacer Bar - see below.

Energy saving

Lower heating costs through better insulation: the thermally improved spacer SGG SWISSPACER V excels with an optimised heat transfer resistance.  The result: the high tech spacer bar SGG SWISSPACER V enables heating costs to be reduced by up to 5%. That’s easy on the wallet, and with reduced CO2 emissions, also on the environment.

Comfort

Due to the superior isolation characteristics of SGG SWISSPACER V, higher temperatures are maintained at the edges of glass panes – significantly reducing the risk of condensation forming. This, in turn, reduces the buildup of harmful mould and mildew on the window. Higher temperatures at the edge of the pane also mean less cold radiation, ensuring more comfort inside and a healthy indoor climate.

Aesthetics

The high-quality plastic of SGG SWISSPACER in combination with a unique colour range means you can design each window and any façade to perfectly suit your tastes. The attractive look brings a velvety, matt finish, without any shiny metal effects

What is a “Warm Edge”?

At the edge bonds, a “gap” is created between the double glazing panes with the help of spacers. This creates a space filled with inert gas or air between the glass panes, a key factor for the insulating efficiency of the glazing. The spacers create a linear thermal bridge of considerable length within the window component. When metal profiles are used, thermal heat is more or less released into the atmosphere – along the entire transition area between glass and window frame. This loss is not only reflected in a building’s energy balance, but also leads to a cooling of the inside surface temperature along the glass edge – i.e. the edge becomes cold. If the surface temperature sinks below the dew point temperature of the surrounding air, condensation will develop – a comfort and hygiene flaw

Condenation

At low temperatures, condensation develops on windows along the edges of the glass panes. By using SGG SWISSPACER or SGG SWISSPACER V, the risk of condensation building up is significantly reduced as compared to the use of aluminium spacer bars. Taking wooden windows as an example: when aluminium spacers are used and with an outside temperature less than -1 °C under consistent temperature boundary

conditions, condensation begins to form. By integrating SGG SWISSPACER V, condensation only forms when outside temperatures drop to less than -10 °C.which consumers frequently object to. Apart from the health risks posed to residents, long-term condensation can also cause damage to the window frame.

Environmental protection

Lower heat requirements through better insulation – SGG SWISSPACER saves energy. This benefits the environment in several ways. Unneeded energy must not be extracted, transported, supplied and processed. This not only saves resources but also decreases the level of CO2 emissions in these areas. Moreover, by being 100% recyclable, SGG SWISSPACER benefits not only the environment in terms of production but also later, in terms of disposal.

At Flair we are constantly reviewing and improving our products in order to give you the best performance and best choice on the market. You can rest assured that with Flair you are getting the right choice for safety, security and energy efficiency and of course price.