The
all-in-one window solution
We’re delighted with our windows and the installation went really well. We have to admit the windows look better with InvisiTherm® installed, I can’t believe we are saying this as we were so nervous about how the system would look. Absolutely recommend your company and systems to all.”
S & J Campbell
INVISITHERM® BENEFITS
InvisiTherm® is designed to deliver excellent insulation without compromising aesthetics, making it the ideal solution for listed buildings and heritage properties. Key benefits include:
Dramatic heat gain
Glaze heat loss reduced from 95% loss to just 33% making InvisiTherm® extremely energy efficient
Instant draught proofing
Our discrete frames and magnet fixings eradicate draughts and pollution making rooms more healthy
Water vapour permeable
The system can absorb and release moisture preventing mould and condensation
Increase thermal comfort
Reduces temperature swings in summer an winter creating wellbeing
Improved energy performance certificate
Achieve double glazing rating and add value
Dramatic noise reduction
Our innovative system delivers a minimum reduction of 68% on single glaze and 58% on double glazing and a maximum saving of up to 88%
Heat loss for original window
Cool in summer
By blocking the sun’s heat by 27%
Shatterproof
Virtually unbreakable and 250 times stronger than glass
Heat loss with InvisiTherm® installed
Almost invisible
86% transparent so very discreet, glass is 76%
Easy to clean
Systems easily removed to allow cleaning of windows unlike traditional fixed secondary glazing
Moves with seasons
Allows the window to expand and contract with seasonal temperatures unlike traditional secondary glazing which is rigid and often sticks
Ironmongery & shutters
You can keep and use these as you have always
No fading
Block ultraviolet by 99.99% protecting your valuables
Net zero
Keeping original windows, which will last many decades is good for the environment and property value
Fireproof
Class 1Y status meaning the system won’t burn and will slow down glass from blowing
PROTECTING OUR HERITAGE
At Cocoon we are proud to include leading heritage organisations among our many happy customers. The unique properties of InvisiTherm® provide protection for some of our most precious buildings.
InvisiTherm’s® exceptional heat retention properties have been used to stabilise empty, unheated rooms in historic buildings, having the effect of greater usability of previously uninhabitable rooms during winter months. We can take the U-Value of a single glazed window from 5.5 to as little as 1.7: the same as double glazing.
InvisiTherm’s® UV properties completely eliminates ultraviolet fading, making it perfect for protecting artefacts, soft furnishings, paintings and furniture from sun damage. InvisiTherm® can be found in heritage properties across Scotland including Drum Castle and Inveraray Castle.
“We have to tell our members and visitors we have secondary glazing as it’s practically invisible. It’s now so easy to remove and clean the windows; this is a great benefit that we didn’t get from the traditional secondary glazing we’ve inherited.”
Dr Burke, National Trust
ENJOY A WARMER HOME TODAY
Experience the benefits of the most energy efficient secondary glazing on the market today: InvisiTherm® reduces heat loss by as much as 63%. We estimate a minimum saving of 22.5% on your energy bill for any room in which InvisiTherm® is installed.
How can we do that?
InvisiTherm® reduces U-Value from approximately 5.5 to 1.7. When calculating according to the guidelines laid out in DIN Standard 4701, an average annual saving of between 0.9–1.3 litres of oil or 1.0–1.5 m3 of gas per m2 of glazing area will be obtained by decreasing the K-value by 0.1 W/m2K
Don’t forget the draught proofing!
InvisiTherm® also provides instant draught-proofing for windows, increasing thermal comfort and reducing the warmup times for rooms.
“We have turned our night storage heaters down by 25% as our rooms were just too hot. We no longer hear the street noise at the annoying levels that we used to and last but by no means least, we sometimes even forget it is there.”
C Steel, Edinburgh
REDUCING EXTERNAL NOISE LEVELS
No one wants to live in a noisy home, but single glazed windows and poor performing double glazing can be exceptionally bad at reducing noise. InvisiTherm® reduces noise by a minimum of 58%: many of our customers experience far greater reductions in noise, up to 88%.
How can we do that?
InvisiTherm’s® unique polycarbonate is inherently noise reductive: ask your surveyor to demonstrate speaking with a sample in front of your face! We also install InvisiTherm® with a gap between the InvisiTherm® system and the primary window. The bigger the gap, the better the noise reduction, as the air between the two panes creates insulation against the outside noise, muffling it before it travels into a room.
“After 13 years of living here we are now, for the first time in winter, cosy and draught free.” D Pope, London
RETAINING THE BEAUTY OF ORIGINAL WINDOWS
So many people look at original windows as a liability: at Cocoon we want to encourage the public to see the asset in their historic windows. That’s why we created InvisiTherm® to combat the main issues of original windows.
Working Shutters
InvisiTherm® is fully compatible with working shutters, allowing you to experience the thermal benefit of our system and your shutters. In fact, research shows that using InvisiTherm® and shutters together gives a U-Value of just 1.1: that’s more efficient than double glazing! Innovation and tradition working in harmony.
Condensation
Condensation can be the bane of a traditional property owner’s life; and as well as being an eyesore, it can lead to damp and mould which is bad for our homes and our bodies. Luckily, InvisiTherm® reduces condensation by eliminating windows as the primary cold spot. So you can throw your condensation catcher away and enjoy a clear vista every day.
Ironmongery
Original ironmongery; those catches, pulls and handles add an extra special touch to original windows. Unlike some companies, we work around your original fixtures and fittings wherever possible, and also carry a range of traditional brassware to help complete the look of your windows effortlessly.
EASY ACCESS SYSTEMS EXPLAINED
We want to make using InvisiTherm® as simple as can be: that’s why we created the Easy Access System.
InvisiTherm® Easy Access Systems are installed in two parts over the window frame. This type of installation helps you access your primary window more easily.
It also helps you to store large window systems if you wish to remove them during warm weather or for maintenance. To create an Easy Access System we use sustainable hard wood beading, with a thicker bead across where the split is to be located. This effectively creates two discrete frames on which we can place our magnet and fit the systems.
InvisiTherm® Easy Access Systems can be fitted to windows with working shutters and are the perfect solution for anyone who wants regular access to their primary window.
“The install went well, a very noticeable difference in the heat retention: the friendly installers did a good job and cleaned up very well after themselves.”
F & G Smith, Inverness
YOUR BESPOKE INSTALLATION:
IN SAFE HANDS
Our professional installation team go through a rigorous training process in order to become InvisiTherm® installers.
Headed up by time-served finishing joiners, our team takes pride in handcrafting your bespoke systems to the exact shape of your windows.
Be assured that you have a qualified and professional team on hand: we are accredited Trusted Traders with Edinburgh City Council to give you peace of mind.
We cut and shape your systems on site to guarantee an exact fit, before leaving your home exactly as we found it. All you have to do is enjoy your new InvisiTherm® systems.
We are proud members of the Guild of Master Craftsmen, CITB and are Living Wage Employers, ensuring we employ the best people to do the best job.
Keeping cold air out while trapping in warm air is a quick and easy way to reduce your energy bills and keep your property warm. But draught proofing listed doors and windows in older properties can be tricky and sometimes unsightly. That’s why we introduced InvisiSeal® to tackle draughts on metal windows and wooden doors.
InvisiSeal® is an innovative liquid draught excluder exclusive to Cocoon. Made from a tough, flexible silicone, InvisiSeal® protects like silicone with all of the durability and flexibility of rubber.
Your windows will function exactly as they did before, only this time with a complete non-invasive draught proof seal and without a hefty price tag. InvisiSeal® is perfect for the treatment of listed and historical buildings.
Faster warm up times and improved heat retention
Save up to 9% on energy bills by insulating doors
Complete draught proofing
Improved comfort levels
Noise reduction of up to 10db in city areas with single glazing
Reduction in cleaning thereby reducing the cleaning cycle
10 year unconditional guarantee that covers labour and materials
Fit and Forget
SUSTAINABILITY FOCUSED
Cocoon is committed to helping companies and households save money on their energy bills with our suite of energy saving products: InvisiTherm®, InvisiSeal® and InvisiFilm®.
InvisiTherm® is the winner of the 2017 VIBES Award for Environmental Product of the Year, for its unsurpassed impact on energy efficiency for traditional buildings while promoting a reduction in construction waste.
Our CEO Tanya Ewing PhD, FRSA has won multiple environmental awards over the years and has instilled a passion to create a sustainable company, with our recycle rate at over 95%.
CHAIN OF CUSTODY
Chain of Custody certification proves that any timber being used originates from sustainably managed forests. This is a voluntary process which ensures that wood or wood products are from certified forests which are subject to stringent tracking requirements.
All of the wood used in our wooden beading has chain of custody certification, meaning your wooden beading is from entirely sustainable sources.
“Well what can I say; the overall look of the windows are fantastic, I really didn’t expect them to look as fab as they do. We are both thrilled with them, they just blend in so well. Would like to say a big thank for a wonderful job.”
K Esslemont, Perthshire
INVISITHERM® TECHNICAL DATA
DESCRIPTION
Invisitherm® sheet is a transparent polycarbonate sheet with proprietary UV protection on both sides offering excellent weathering properties. With its outstanding impact resistance, fire resistance, noise dampening qualities and light weight it offers a uniquely high-performing option for window and door insulation.
TYPICAL PROPERTY VALUES
LIGHT TRANSMISSION
Transparent Invisitherm® sheets have excellent light transmission, between 84 and 87%. However for buildings in hot climates or with south facing aspects, Invisitherm® sheet is available in translucent bronze, grey and opal white. Invisitherm® is essentially opaque to all wavelengths below 385 nanometers. This useful shielding property can help prevent discoloration of sensitive materials placed under or behind Invisitherm® sheet.
UV PROTECTION
Invisitherm® sheet has proprietary UV protected surfaces, giving excellent durability to outdoor weathering. This superior UV resistance and toughness of Invisitherm® sheet is backed by a 10 years limited written warranty against yellowing, loss of light transmission and breakage.
SOUND REDUCTION
Below graph shows the acoustic properties for different thicknesses of the sheet:
INVISITHERM® TECHNICAL DATA
SOUND INSULATION (Noise Reduction dB)
WATER VAPOUR PERMEABILITY
PRODUCT AVAILABILITY
Invisitherm® sheet is normally manufactured in the standard sizes below. Deliveries from stock or cut to size can be ordered by Cocoon.
Standard Gauge (mm)
Standard Sizes (mm) 2050 x 3050 (max size for 15mm), 2050 x 6100
Masking
Top side: Coex. opal white PE/purple print, Bottom side: Coex. transparent PE standard colours: clear code 112, solar bronze code 5109, solar grey code 713, opal white code WH7D287O and opal white code WH4D3480 (opal whites max. 8mm) Essential Characteristics Performance Water vapour permeability 3,8 x 10ˉ⁵ mg/mhPa
FIRE CLASSIFICATION
This classification has been carried out in accordance with EN 13501-1: 2018. The related harmonised product standard is EN 16420: 2013 and has been used for the mounting and fixing of the DBI specimen. The Invisitherm® product in relation to its fire behaviour has been classified as: Fire Behaviour
Combustible materials - very limited contribution to fire
PERFORMANCE
or very little No
Invisitherm® sheet has a good fire performance against many national fire codes dependant on thickness and colour, please check with us for details.
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