Anatomy Of An Insulated Glass Unit

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Today, Jeff takes us through everything that you need to know about what makes up an Insulated Glass Unit (IGU). Whether you're in the process of researching replacement windows of just curious, you'll find your answers here.
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[@joncooper6943]

I think my wife would kill me if I said we were vacationing to Houston to tour Jeff’s sweet new warehouse.

[@ahbeng888]

One of the easiest informational videos that explains what an IGU is. Another happy viewer from Australia!

[@brennerfarms1683]

Thank you for a simple but informative video on new windows

[@jessefritsch4323]

I work for a large window company that you sell. I'm in customer service and I find your videos very informative. There have been more than a few things I've picked up from your videos that have aided me in my job. If I get anyone looking for replacement windows in the Houston area I'll be sure to give you guys a strong endorsement (which I've done a couple times already). Thank you!

[@gregcorwin8316]

As always a great video Jeff!

[@windowmill]

George from Window Mechanic in New Jersey: Good video very accurate and informative. You may have mentioned that when the space between the inner and outer glass is more than one inch, convection starts to take place, which is vertical circulation of air between the panes, which reduces energy efficiency. Thanks for the heads up about Cardinal Glass

[@imr7874]

Very useful content and the main thing is you explained very very clearly impressively 😎

[@amruiz8772]

Great video. I am a shower installer by trade but looking to do IG installation as well

[@janeleekeller]

Thanks once again Jeff 😊.

[@jeremyhuckeba1769]

Another great video 😀. Great explanation and easy to follow for the homeowners to understand. One of the things I like to express about ProVia as well is how we make our own IGU using a reverse osmosis wash and a static bar to clean and remove dust and fingerprints on the glass before we add our Super Spacer and it goes into our fill chamber. Again quality content and look forward to watching more!

[@josefernandez2722]

Thanks again Jeff. I have learned so much from your videos and I really appreciate you taking the time to answer most of our questions. I wanted to know if there are situations when a triple pane can be too heavy for the replacement if there were double panes there? Not talking solely on the quality of the window brand frame, but also the structure and the effects of years of carrying that extra weight on it.

[@josefernandez2722]

Thanks for the lesson about glass Jeff. When thinking about the thickness of the glass, when does extra-thick or double-strength glass come close to the weight of a triple pane unit?

[@addisonseifert438]

Thanks for the video Jeff! Any tips when it comes to replacing glass in windows that have SDLs. Do you try to reuse them and stick them back on the new glass or do you try to order new ones?

[@donaldlee6760]

Great video. If replacing a failed IGU and assuming the homeowner will pay (so not covered under warranty), is there a benefit of sourcing the IGU from the window manufacturer or are local glass shops plenty good enough?

[@mkemvp32]

I'm in San Antonio, recently had all the windows in the home replaced by Green Energy of San Antonio. Ever heard of them? If so, what's your take? I really wish you guys had a location here. I've been completely geeking out over window technology ever since I came across your videos.

[@keansakata1015]

Hi Jeff, thank you for your information. I do have 3 questions.

[@blessingluu517]

what does super spacer made of? RWA and Pella use stainless steel for spacer while many other company use aluminum spacer and which is the best?

[@jimbopublicxxx6901]

Talk about psychedelic. That shirt of yours is giving me flashbacks to the 1960's!

[@ericdolby1622]

Im having a home built in SW Florida and they are using PGT insulated low e. is that good? also second question. My dad has a home built in 2006 and have single pane windows. can the glass alone be converted to double pane?

[@MrConsto]

Is this the same for impact resistant windows?