It's still in the R&D stage really. The issue as mentioned below is if the vacuum is lost via the edge seal or plug them the performance is reduced to that of two single pains of glass, ie very low. Not sure if it would last year in year out.
4 months ago | 0
Yes, I have some experience with vacuüm glass. Works better than double glazing. You might want to look for Fineo or BENG-glas. I think Fineo might be available in Italy (ACG is the producer)
7 months ago | 73
As a Realtor here in the states. My experience with vacuum glass (double pane) is when the seal is compromised, condensation builds up and a cloudy residue is left.
7 months ago | 26
Martijn, thanks for.your marvelous "slow tv". Very inspiring and bringing me back to my own 10+ years northern Norway adventure. Back in the Netherlands in the meantime and longing for peace and quiet. I find it in your story and the way you are showing it. Thanks!
3 months ago | 1
We’re in Piemonte (Asti) also restoring old windows that have original 2mm glass. The thinnest double glazing I have been able to source locally is 3 + 6 +(2+2) - total thickness ~ 13mm. It’s quite heavy, but reasonably priced and made to size in about a week. Haven’t yet fitted to frames. There is a YouTube SWR video on restoration of historic windows in S Germany that uses thin double glazing, but I don’t recall if the supplier/manufacturer is named.
7 months ago | 16
Hi Martijn I just would like to know what's wrong with today's video I'm from south africa and the video says it contains UEFA content that's not allowing us to watch the video
6 months ago | 5
Martijn, I think you have addressed the question on the glass. I know you asked for opinions, suggestions on skylights for the larger cabin. I have questions on the fence. What is the feasibility of s few firewood stacking racks (wood) along the perimeter near the road where herds enter the property? They would double as fence. And question - will you fence the entire property? And could you add a few apple trees in the open meadow of the area you recently opened up (the swing)? Sorry for posing these questions here. I'm not sure where my comments belong. Appreciate and value everything you do.
5 months ago | 2
I would suggest that you find the altitude specs from the manufacture.....Does altitude affect glass? When an insulating glass unit is shipped to a region with an elevation level higher than where the glass was manufactured (2,000 to 10,000 feet above sea level), a pressure imbalance results from external atmospheric pressure being lower than the pressurized airspaces between the panes of glass.
7 months ago (edited) | 3
Hi Martijn. Love the channel. Living in Amsterdam and wanting to explore exactly what you are doing so really enjoying it. Now the search for me start to find a gem like you did. Actually looking in the same general area. Keep well!
6 months ago | 0
Vacuum glass is incredibly expensive and does not have such a better insulation value that is can justify its price difference in every scenario. For smaller windows where you can also easily put Triple Glass, it is not worth its price difference. The advantage is that it is a lot less heavy and thick and therefore fits in existing frames. It certainly has its function in old buildings in which you cannot or may not place a triple or double glazing. It is certainly more comfortable with larger window surfaces (less cold fall (koudeval in dutch) because there can be no cold transfer in a vacuum.) Because of that comfort we have considered it in our house with large windows and electric heating with a heatpump, but due to the price of it we didn’t take it. If you are considering it for a few not very large windows in your cabins I would go for triple glass ... The insulation is almost as good and it is available in Italy. Also realize that you have to look at cold transfer via walls and frames ... With a small window that can partly undo the effect of your insulating glass again. It's a matter of pluses and minuses.
7 months ago | 0
Hi Martijn, Vacuumglas heeft een betere isolatiewaarde dan tripleglas en heeft als voordeel dat je het kunt plaatsen in oude kozijnen waar eerder enkelglas zat. Echter is het uiterst prijzig. Een alternatief zou zijn monumentenglas in combinatie met warmtewerend folie vanaf de buitenzijde. Leveranciers voor vacuumbeglazing zijn onder andere Fineo en BENGglas en Uniglas. Stuur gerust een berichtje als er nog vragen zijn. Groet, Simon
7 months ago | 11
We got it done here in australia for a historic building and it's been brilliant. The glass we got is made by Panasonic then shipped to wherever you are...I have no idea who installs it locally in Italy though
7 months ago | 35
Hi Martijn, when do you intend to pour the footings for the new workshop? Manny, Brisbane Australia
4 months ago | 0
Fineo maakt vacuumglas, maar er zijn ook andere fabrikanten. Het is inderdaad dun, maar niet heel veel lichter dan dubbelglas, omdat het ook uit twee glasplaten is opgebouwd. Om te voorkomen dat de twee glasplaten elkaar raken zitten er kleine zwarte bolletjes tussen op een raster van 2cm. Een alternatief is monumenten glas, dit is dun dubbelglas waarbij je kan je kiezen om het buitenblad in een "oude" glassoort te maken. De U-waarde is wel iets minder dan vacuümglas, maar wel in de richting van hr++.
7 months ago | 0
Hi Martin. I’ve been enjoying your videos since the beginning. Are you still posting them? Thanks, Deb
3 months ago | 0
July 14/24 I’m trying to inform you Martijn that I tried to watch this weeks video but it has been blocked in Canada. If there is something you can do please check it out. My week won’t be the same without starting off Sunday with spending most of an hour with you. Thank you so much.
6 months ago | 3
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Question about glass: anyone experience with vacuum glas? It's a thin glass (7mm) with similar insulation values as double glazing. Upside is that it's thin and light and you can use it in older window frames which previously had single glazing. In the Netherlands they use it in historic buildings with window frames build with putty. Haven't found suppliers in Italy yet... (it's not for the greenhouse, but for some old windows i'm restoring)
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