What kind of insulation do glass curtains provide? Are they sufficient for enclosing an outdoor space?
This is one of the first questions customers want answered when considering glazing a part of their home with glass curtains. Do they insulate against the cold and protect against noise?
The short answer is yes: our sliding and retractable glass curtains protect against the cold and noise. However, it is necessary to take into account certain limitations inherent to these materials and systems.
A more nuanced and complete answer to that question must take into account the environment of each installation. There will always be projects with thermal and acoustic conditions that can be fully met by a glazing system, but in more demanding environments, additional measures are required.
Orientation, local climate, and noise pollution: key factors in the thermal and acoustic insulation of a glass curtain
Important considerations when determining the insulation performance of a glass curtain wall:
–Regarding noise: glazing, especially when well-designed and installed, always provides a significant degree of sound insulation. But not all sounds resonate the same way on the same surfaces, and the noise of heavy traffic in a large city muffles differently than the sound of the sea. Factors such as the height of the installation or the intended use are also important.
–Regarding cold: similarly, all glazing contributes to creating a greenhouse effect that raises the indoor temperature relative to the outdoor temperature during the cold months. But the sun’s incidence is key in this regard, since a south-facing glazed room receives much more radiation than one facing east or north. Glass is a heat-conducting material, so throughout the day, heat transfer inevitably occurs, tending to equalize the temperature inside and out. That is why it is essential to have glazing that is not only of the highest quality but also compatible with heating and cooling systems, such as ours.
The importance of quality in glazing systems
A key factor to consider, in addition to noise levels and weather conditions, is the quality of the glazing system. Complete airtightness is incompatible with a sliding or retractable glass curtain wall without vertical profiles, as it consists of movable panels that can be configured independently.
Therefore, it is necessary to choose a system that is precise, robust, and reliable, yet one whose qualities do not compromise the user experience. Our tempered glass curtains seamlessly adapt to the daily lives of end-users: they can be easily operated with one hand, are simple to install, clean, and maintain, and we guarantee the availability of replacement parts for years to come.
In addition, our technical team will provide comprehensive, personalized advice so you can choose the best glazing system for your project. At Glaxior, our number one priority is the success of our partners and the well-being of end customers.
