What is IQ Glass?
The Facts -IQ Glass is an intelligent glass technology which can be applied to installations such as bi fold doors, glass extensions, and framed glazing. -Using cutting edge technology the product can act as the sole heat source for a home, reduces energy costs and dust circulation between panes, and eliminates condensation. -As a modern technology, the glass system can be powered by renewable energy, and has less impact on the environment than over conventional heating systems.
Manufacturing After the basic glass pane has been manufactured the magnetron technique is employed to produce a specific coating of four layers which acts as an electrical conductor. This allows the glass to be heated through an electrical power source, via the Joule effect, located within the home or establishment as well as an exterior power source. Because of the coating’s electrical characteristics this means that the glass can be integrated into home security systems in case of a burglary attempt.
Heating Characteristics The heat produced by IQ Glass is a rich, radiant heat which warms the air around you. Due to the tempered glass temperature the heat remains constant throughout the home at any one time which eliminates drafts or waves of cold or intense heat. Due to the a special gas known as Krypton being filled between each pane, the glass itself is a source of thermal insulation, helping the home to retain a constant heat.
Reinforced Glass The glass pane themselves consist something known as safety glass, which appears visually to be identical to standard glass, but is approximately 4 times stronger. Home Integration IQ Glass is powered by your home electricity system and can be integrated via the hidden cables within your home’s walls or ceiling. IQ glass technology can be applied to standard glass that you have already bought, i.e an aquarium. In this instance, the glass will go to an IQ glass supplier’s factory to have the special coating applied before being reinstalled in your home. However, the glass will not have the reinforced features that are mentioned earlier in this article. Temperature Control
A number of measures can be taken for you to be able to effectively control and facilitate the heated glass product. Firstly, during the installation process the glass can be wired up to a thermostat, a glass surface temperature regulator, or a combination of the two. The glass can also be controlled via the integration of a microprocessor regulator which controls the surface temperature of the glass via a sensor placed in the coating. From here the temperature of your home can be controlled in a more efficient time frame than under floor or central heating systems. The glass itself never drops below 20 degrees Celsius so that the occupants of a home always experience the optimal temperature whilst inside.
‘Add on’ Features Add on features include: -Anti-theft alarm integration -Lamination and decorative finish application -Privacy Glass -Microprocessor glass regulation -Sound-proofing -Bullet-proofing -Solar reflection -Triple glazing
Search for an architectural glass company for details about prices for IQ heated glass.