Glazing for VELUX Skylight and Roof Windows

Double Glazing, Argon gas, Low E3  Because of their location, Skylights are exposed to all kinds of weather. VELUX glazing provides heat insulation, sound insulation, added strength and safety – and protection from the elements. All VELUX Skylights are Double Glazed, Argon gas filled and Low E3 coated. Recommendation: When installing VELUX skylights 3m or higher above floor level, 2004 High Performance glazing must be used to comply with Australian Standard AS 1288 (ie sloped overhead glazing must be laminated glass)

High performance double glazing (2004)

• Laminated inner panes for added safety.
• Outer pane of toughened safety glass.
• Argon filled cavity together with Low-E³ coating increases thermal performance by reducing 80% of heat flow through the pane.
• Warm edge technology increases energy efficiency.

Benefits:

• Radiant heat block: 80%
• UV rays block: 99%
• Noise reduction factor: 32 decibels
• WERS rating: 5 stars
• Double layer of Low-E3 coating.
• 10 year warranty on insulated glass seal.

Comfort double glazing (2005)

• Toughened safety glass.  
• Argon filled cavity together with Low-E³ coating increases thermal performance by reducing 80% of heat flow through the pane.
• Warm edge technology increases energy efficiency.

Benefits:

• Radiant heat block: 80%
• UV rays block: 95%
• Noise reduction factor: 29 decibels
• WERS rating: 5 stars
• Double layer of Low-E3 coating.
• 10 year warranty on insulated glass seal.