Apetlon, Austria, proudly boasts the St. Margaret Catholic parish church, recognized as a local heritage site in the picturesque Burgenland municipality. In a carefully planned endeavor, the parish’s long-standing desire for colored church windows came to fruition in September 2023. Berlin artist Marie-Luise Dähne played a pivotal role in achieving this vision, not only bringing abstract beauty but also strategically reducing the intensity of sunlight. Dähne’s artwork, depicting the life and martyrdom of St. Margaret of Antioch, adorns the windows with a narrative touch that preserves the view of the natural surroundings.

The meticulous execution of Dähne’s design involved manual replication by skilled craftsmen at the renowned Paderborn workshop for glass painting. Using ceramic colors, the motifs were transferred onto 6 mm tempered safety glass panes, ranging in formats from 1.6 by 1.3 meters to 2.6 by 1.4 meters. These intricately designed panes were then fused at 600 degrees Celsius.

Preserving the architectural integrity, the authorities overseeing monument protection mandated curved panes. Vandaglas Döring Berlin, a specialist in glass production, took charge of crafting the 3D-molded insulating glass units, incorporating CurvePerformDGU from CurvePerformMono “Freeform curved” outer panes. The insulating glass units featured a flat laminated safety glass serving as an ornamental counter pane. As part of the glass renovation, an energy-efficient window modernization was also on the agenda. Dow 3362 and the flexible Edgetech Super Spacer® TriSeal SG were chosen for the edge seal, ensuring both durability and energy efficiency.

Carsten Kunert, site manager at Vandaglas Döring, shared insights on the project, stating, “The convex cavities are molded out of the flat pane. This looks unspectacular at first glance, but the geometry of multi-axis curved panes is complex, making it difficult to predict material behavior. We chose the flexible Super Spacer spacers for the Apetlon insulating glass units, relying on their ease of application, wind load resistance, and significant contribution to energy efficiency by eliminating thermal bridges at the glass edge.”

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In the heart of Belfast, Northern Ireland, stands the historic Bank Buildings—a Victorian-era masterpiece acquired by Irish retail giant Primark in 1979. Designated as a listed structure in 1980, this architectural gem faced significant challenges, having endured two fires, with the latest one in 2018 causing catastrophic damage to the supporting framework and timber construction. A meticulous restoration project ensued, and IMC Glass played a crucial role by providing 300 Slim-Glaze units, replacing the original single-glazed windows with a modern touch that respects the historical aesthetic. To achieve outstanding thermal efficiency with a nod to authenticity, Edgetech’s Super Spacer® Heritage, designed for double glazing in restoration projects, was integrated, allowing for slim double glazing with a unit thickness of just 14 millimeters and a remarkable Ug value of 1.2 W/m²K.

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Under the captivating theme “A spacer for all solutions,” Edgetech is set to unveil its remarkable Super Spacer® family at Vitrum 2023 in Milan, Italy. From September 5 to 8, prepare to immerse yourself in cutting-edge advancements that redefine sustainability and elevate architectural design.

Pioneers of Warm Edge Technology

Back in 1989, when the world was just awakening to the concept of sustainability, Edgetech revolutionized the industry with the introduction of Super Spacer®, the first-ever metal-free warm edge spacer system. Even before the era of Low-E thermal insulating glazing, Super Spacer® offered the ability to optimize edge seals thermally. As true pioneers of warm edge technology, they take immense pride in our role in shaping the industry.

Meeting Today’s Demands

Fast forward to the present, and warm edge spacers have emerged as the present and future of energy-efficient glazing. With their exceptional thermal conductivity, outstanding Psi values, and impressive condensation resistance, warm edge spacers have become indispensable in modern construction. Glass has evolved from a functional component to a defining structural and design element, with a plethora of innovative glass solutions catering to diverse architectural needs.

A Spacer for All Solutions

Edgetech believes in staying ahead of the competition by offering a spacer for all solutions in the building envelope. Their flexible Super Spacer® products, featuring structural silicone foam, seamlessly adapt to any manufacturing task and production method. The automatic application of Super Spacer® ensures maximum flexibility and efficiency in insulating glass processing, whether in semi-automatic or fully automatic systems. With millimeter precision, the spacer application robots flawlessly place foam-based spacers, ensuring impeccable edge seals and precisely finished corners. Available in widths ranging from 3.2 to 32 millimeters, Super Spacer® eliminates the need for separate desiccant filling, as it integrates desiccant material within the spacer itself.

Innovations for Specialized Needs

In addition to their renowned Super Spacer® variants for robot-assisted and manual application, they have developed Super Spacer® T-Spacer SG, specifically designed to meet the demands of structural glazing and XXL glazing applications. This exceptional product guarantees enhanced parallelism, reduced tolerances, and an overall robust system for large multi-pane insulating glass units.

Unveiling New Possibilities

At Vitrum 2023, Edgetech is proud to showcase a stunning range of new color variants and samples, including captivating ruby and green options. These additions beautifully complement our existing Light Grey, Grey, White, and Black standard colors, highlighting the diversity and endless possibilities of our product range.

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