Double-glazed windows with heating: production technology and consumer reviews

This innovation, like warm glass, appeared on the domestic market quite recently, but it already managed to win the sympathy of many consumers. Nevertheless, an impressive number of our citizens have not even heard of such a heating system. So what are heated double-glazed windows, what distinguishes them from conventional windows, what are their advantages and do they have disadvantages? All these questions we will consider in this article.

What are heated double-glazed windows and how do they work?

The principle of operation of such glasses is based on the combination of two main tasks: to provide room with a large amount of sunlight and to heat it.

Many will decide that warm glasses are the same automotive glasses, inside of which one can see a metal grid, but this is far from being the case. Externally, double-glazed windows with heating are no different from conventional plastic windows. At first glance, it is difficult to guess that the wiring is located inside the profile, and a clear and very thin layer of metals, which plays the role of a heater, is applied to absolutely transparent glasses (of standard thickness).

The structure of the heating element includes a protective and insulating layer, so that the thermal radiation is directed only to one side of the window. Therefore, you should not worry that a significant part of the heat will go out.

This system very quickly heats the glass to the desired temperature and saves it for a long time.

Technology of production of electric glasses

The process of production of insulated glass units with electric heating practically does not differ from the procedure for manufacturing conventional window bags, which consists in the following:

1. On the cutting tables, using a diamond glass cutter, cut the glass of the correct size.

2. Cut off sheets will be driven through a special machine that rounds all sharp edges of the product. This procedure makes the glass more durable and prevents its crumbling.

3. Prepared products are sent to the oven.

4. Tempered glass passes the process of cleaning and washing.

5. In the cavity of the distance frame, which is laid between the glasses, a special desiccant is covered.

6. The contour is glued to the finished glass, and the second glass is placed on top. The resulting product is sealed and pressurized.

7. After pressing, a second layer of sealant is applied.

The difference in the production of conventional and warm glasses is only in the installation of electrical conductors, a protective film and a sensor that controls the temperature to which heated double-glazed units are heated. The production of this product is based on the use of tempered and safe glasses, the strength of which is significantly higher than that of conventional analogues.

What are the features of warm glasses

Double-glazed windows with heating (the technology of which is based on the connection to electricity) are absolutely safe, since the contact conductors that conduct current are located inside the system, and access to them is possible only in the event of product destruction. Also, we all know that the glass is an excellent insulator, so getting an electric shock is simply impossible.

The presence of a protective film prevents the formation of a large number of fragments (in the case of glass damage). A failed window element can be safely removed and replaced.

These systems can be installed in completely any window constructions, whether plastic, aluminum or wooden profile.

Models with warm glasses can have the form of a rectangle, a triangle, a circle, a trapezoid and other non-standard figures. They can be installed in both deaf and openable structures.

Main technical characteristics

Warm double-glazed windows with heating have the following characteristics:

• The maximum window size with warm glasses is 2400 x 4800 mm;

• packages of a minimum size have dimensions of 300 x 400 mm;

• The thickness of the single-chamber bag is 17 mm;

• The thickness of the double-glazed unit is 30 mm;

• the maximum heating temperature of the system is +55 degrees;

• The soundproofing capabilities of the window are at a level of 31 dB;

• The power consumption (depending on the window size and the set heating temperature) varies from 50 to 800 W m 2;

Benefits

Let's look at the advantages of double-glazed windows with heating. Customer feedback indicates the following positive qualities of this system:

1. They do not need expensive maintenance.

2. Condensation is never formed on warm panes.

3. Reduce dust in the room.

4. Do not occupy additional space (as opposed to radiators and heaters).

5. Due to the presence of protective layers, the glass has a very high strength, so it is sufficiently resistant to mechanical damage.

6. Consume a little power. At small frosts in the street can act as the basic heating.

7. They are an excellent heat insulator. In cold weather, the house does not get cold, and in the summer the room is cool.

8. Warm windows can be connected to the smart home control system and alarms. In the latter version, double-glazed windows with heating will serve as an additional security sensor.

9. The glass is heated evenly over its entire area. This feature eliminates the possibility of thermal images.

Application of warm glasses

To date, the popularity of double-glazed windows with heating found in the glazing of the roofs. This is due to the fact that their high temperature does not allow large amounts of snow to accumulate on the roof. Also with the help of warm glasses can be equipped with:

• winter gardens;

• balconies and loggias;

• facades of apartment buildings;

• swimming pools;

• Sport halls;

• greenhouses;

• large windows;

• interior partitions;

• stained-glass windows;

• anti-aircraft flashlights, etc.

What is the cost of electrical insulating glass units

Touching the price issue, it should be noted that the double-glazed windows with heating is not a cheap pleasure, and this, perhaps, is their only drawback.

So, tempered glass with a thickness of only 4 mm will cost the consumer from 8400 rubles per square meter (subject to the use of aluminum profile).

Glass, whose thickness is 6 mm, will cost about 9800 rubles for the same size.

A single-chamber double-glazed window with a total thickness of 24 mm will already cost from 11 thousand, while the material used to make the profile will be plastic or wood.

Price list for double-chambered warm double-glazed windows (the thickness of which is 32 mm) starts from 12 thousand per square meter. It can also use natural wood or PVC.

Please note that the final cost may vary depending on the reliability of the manufacturer and the quality of the used components (such as a sensor and a temperature controller).

When choosing this product, it is not necessary to give preference to unfamiliar and cheap firms that have manufactured a double-glazed window with heating. Manufacturers who are confident in the quality of their products give at least two years of warranty and more than 10 years of free service. In other cases, there is a great risk that the heating of the glass will quickly fail.

Conclusion

Summarizing, I want to note that the positive side of electric double-glazed windows is quite a lot. Collected together, they allow you to build entire rooms of this material, which differ in their airiness and visual infinity. Warm glass allowed to significantly expand the capabilities of architects and designers, because with his help you can realize even the most daring ideas. Projects with large windows and transparent roofs that could not previously be realized (given the severe Russian climate) are now available to all comers.

We hope that the information provided in this article has answered all your questions related to warm double-glazed windows.