Heritage’s aluminum windows and doors have made waves with their revolutionary designs, earning ENERGY STAR ratings while remaining more cost-effective than other framing options.
Heritage Drawn 3+ comes equipped with flexible seals and whisker spacers that help minimize bowing for better performance, while its vacuum gap helps decrease outdoor noise levels.
Insulation
Heritage products use cutting-edge insulated glass technology to deliver remarkable energy efficiency, helping reduce energy consumption while creating a more comfortable home environment.
VIG (vacuum insulated glazing) is an innovative form of insulated glass technology that uses two panes connected by a vacuum chamber with an air gap of just 0.1-0.3 mm between them, virtually eliminating heat loss between panes of glass and keeping interior temperatures cooler in summer than winter.
Heritage homes benefit greatly from this technology as it emulates single-glazed windows in appearance and can easily fit into narrow rebates on historic wooden window frames. Furthermore, its low U-value is more energy efficient than standard double glazing.
Before initiating any work on a heritage property, be sure to consult with both your local planning authority and Historic England to make sure that your plans meet all requirements. Documents showing how your solution honors its heritage attributes should also be provided as evidence.
Low-emissivity coatings
Heritage homes often come equipped with historic restrictions on glass thickness that reduce energy efficiency and aesthetics. VIG’s heritage glass replacement solutions enable homeowners to reap all of the advantages associated with modern production glass while keeping period windows in their original style.
Low-E glass is designed to reflect radiant heat away from your home and keep temperatures lower in summer while blocking it in winter, helping your heat stay inside your house where it belongs. There are many varieties available so that you can find one suitable to your climate.
Low-E coating is a microscopically thin metallic layer which improves thermal performance by filtering various forms of solar energy. Visible light transmittance (VLT) and infrared reflectance reflectance are two important parameters that help determine how effectively windows block solar heat while still permitting visible light through.
Safety
Heritage glass not only improves energy efficiency but can also add safety features to any home, which is especially crucial in historic buildings that must abide by stringent building regulations that ensure the wellbeing of their occupants.
No matter where your heritage building resides – be it an historic district or just in need of modernisation – Magic Glass can assist. Our exclusive glass for period properties provides aesthetic preservation while increasing energy efficiency.
Additionally, our windows and doors can be manufactured with fireproof glazing and frames without compromising aesthetics. Modern fire-rated glass maintains natural lighting without tinting while advanced glazing mimics traditional timber aesthetics for heritage charm.
Furthermore, our windows can come equipped with security features like locks or internal glazing beads to prevent unauthorised access – something which may prove particularly helpful in historic buildings with ground floor or lower level windows more vulnerable to break-ins.
Aesthetics
Vacuum insulated glazing (VIG) can be an ideal way to upgrade windows in listed or conservation properties, offering increased energy efficiency while still maintaining their traditional appearance. Consisting of two panes of glass separated by an air or inert gas barrier, it creates an insulating barrier. When combined with sash joinery it can preserve traditional single-glazed window features while offering improved energy efficiency.
VIG frames are more eco-friendly than other framing solutions, helping reduce energy usage and greenhouse gases emissions. Furthermore, their long lifespan reduces maintenance services over time.
Selecting the ideal vacuum insulating glass (VIG) for your heritage home depends entirely upon your individual needs and preferences. LandVac vacuum glass, for instance, offers excellent balance between high performance and aesthetic clarity – its slim profile and industry leading thermal efficiency make it an excellent way to preserve original single-glazed windows while increasing property values.
