| DOCUMENT L ENGLAND 2010 SECTION 6 (ENERGY) SCOTLAND 2010 |
New or replacement windows including timber frame and glazing require U Value not exceeding 1.6/Wm2K. this restriction does not apply to Listed Buildings which are exempt. Certificate BSEN1279 (Manufacturing Requirement) Certificate UKAS (U Values) Copies available to all purchasers |
Single Glazing U Value 5.8 (Wm2k)
Thermal insulation/U Value comparisons
Nominal Cavities 6.0mm, 8.0mm, 10.00mm (overall tolerances + or - 1mm)
U Values determined by BSEN673 and BSEN8990. All U Values UKAS Certified.
Slimlite Super (Low Emissivity)- 5mm perimeter seal depth
Suitable for compliance with Document L England and Section 6 (Energy) Scotland for new or replacement timber windows with total overall U Value not exceeding 1.6 (window frame and glazing). Certificated.
| Overall Thickness | ||
| Constructed 3 or 4mm Low E/6.0mm Cavity, gas/3 or 4mm clear float or Reproduction Crown | U Value 1.4 | 12mm, 13mm, 14mm |
| Constructed 3 or 4mm Low E/8.0mm Cavity, gas/3 or 4mm clear float or Reproduction Crown | U Value 1.3 | 14mm, 15mm, 16mm |
| Constructed 3 or 4mm Low E/10.0mm Cavity, gas/3 or 4mm clear float or Reproduction Crown | U Value 1.2 | 16mm, 17mm, 18mm |
Slimlite Plus (Low Emissivity) - 5mm perimeter seal depth
Suitable for reglazing into any existing single glazed windows including Listed Buildings and new or replacement windows in Listed Buildings.
Nominal Cavities. 3.0mm, 4.0mm, 5.0mm, 6.0mm (overall tolerances + or - 1mm). U Values determined by BSEN673 and BSEN8990. All U Values UKAS certified.
| Overall Thickness | ||
| Constructed 3 or 4mm Low E/3.0mm Cavity, gas/3 or 4mm clear float or Reproduction Crown | U Value 2.1 | 9mm, 10mm, 11mm |
| Constructed 3 or 4mm Low E/4.0mm Cavity, gas/3 or 4mm clear float or Reproduction Crown | U Value 1.9 | 10mm, 11mm, 12mm |
| Constructed 3 or 4mm Low E/5.0mm Cavity, gas/3 or 4mm clear float or Reproduction Crown | U Value 1.7 | 11mm, 12mm, 13mm |
| Constructed 3 or 4mm Low E/6.0mm Cavity, gas/3 or 4mm clear float or Reproduction Crown | U Value 1.5 | 12mm, 13mm, 14mm |
Warm Edge spacer. It is generally considered that warm edge spacer used in Slimlite Construction will improve current stated
U Values by 0.1 - 0.2.
Thickness of glass has little or no effect on insulation values.
Electronic Gas Testing
Slimlite Double Glazed Units are tested on completion by SPARKLIKE electronically for absolute accuracy of gas content.