Cool edge spacer bar - when heat should stay outside
Swisspacer, Saint-Gobain
Swisspacer is at the heart of energy saving windows.
In the face of increasingly higher temperatures, efficient cooling of building interiors is becoming a necessity. In this context, Swisspacer offers an innovative solution that minimizes energy requirements. Thanks to its thermal insulating properties, Swisspacer effectively limits the flow of heat from outside, preventing air-conditioned rooms from heating up quickly.
Research conducted by the Passive House Institute in France shows that the use of Swisspacer spacers translates into significant savings in cooling costs. For standard windows and traditional buildings, the savings are small, but they increase in better insulated buildings. In passive buildings with double-glazing, the savings can reach more than 8%, and in some cases as much as 17.7%.
Thanks to the low-conductivity materials, Swisspacer eliminates thermal bridges, keeping the inside of windows and the edges of double-glazed units cooler than with aluminum frames. Aluminum, as a metal, is a conductor, not an insulator, so it does not offer such effective insulation. Its use leads to higher energy consumption and higher operating costs, and has a negative impact on the environment.
Swisspacer not only saves energy, but also improves hygiene. By effectively reducing condensation on the windows, Swisspacer prevents the formation of mold. This is important both for the health of the occupants and for the durability of the windows.
All in all, Swisspacer promotes energy efficiency, comfort and interior hygiene, offering better thermal insulation, lower operating costs and reduced environmental impact, making it an ideal choice today.
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