The spacer – an important element of the window
 
When choosing a window, we must pay attention to many elements which are vital for the quality of the window. Basic tasks of the window are the protection from cold, an aesthetic look and user-friendliness. The technological progress contributed to the fact that standard windows have good cold protection qualities. The only weak point up to now was the spacer made from metal, which conducts heat well and through this, creates the so-called warm bridge – “the hole” through which the warmth escapes.

Good bye, metal!
 
The solution to the warm bridge problem is the original warm edge-spacer SGG SWISSPACER. At the moment, windows in which the SGG SWISSPACER is used, outperform older products and permit to refrain from metal as the material, from which the spacers are made. The SGG SWISSPACER is made out of a special organic material which is strengthened by fiberglass and tested thoroughly. This construction enables to maintain all advantages of metal spacers: application in systems with glazing, thermal and mechanical resistance, the guarantee using the insulating glazing over decades. 
The advantages compared to a metal spacer are evident.

 

Elimination of the warm bridge   SGG SWISSPACER eliminates the warm bridge-effect almost completely. The following table shows the thermal conductivity of different materials – i.e. the scale of the potential heat loss.

Aesthetic   SGG SWISSPACER stands out by  elegant, matt aesthetics. There is the possibility to fit the color of the frame to the color of the profile and what ensures, is a nice effect. Also no reflections of the metal do appear.

Condensation of steam   The next advantage is almost entire elimination of steam condensation which can appear under certain circumstances at the window legs. This effect is gained due to a higher and stable temperature on the inner surface of the pane.