FAQs
Yes. Fineo’s advanced vacuum insulated technology means that it is only 6.7mm thick and therefore can be retrofitted easily into all timber sash window frames, especially those of delicate period or conservation / heritage buildings.
Yes, Fineo has excellent acoustic properties. It can provide a received improvement of 34% when compared to single glazing and 18% when compared to double and triple glazing.
Fineo is a vacuum insulated double-glazing created by AGC in conjunction with Panasonic. It consists of two sheets of glass, each as little as 3mm thick with a vacuum gap of 1mm between them. The vacuum creates excellent thermal insulation.
Yes. Fineo comes with a market leading guarantee of 20 years against unit failure.
The cost varies greatly from one project to another depending on the complexity (i.e. dimensions of the glass, state of the existing frames, need for a scaffolding etc.). It is therefore difficult to provide an average cost per square meter. To obtain a cost, simply fill in the contact form here and we will be in touch.
The U-value is a thermal transmittance, or the heat loss through a structural element. The lower the value, the better the thermal insulation. The U-value of Fineo is 0.7 (compared to 5.8 of single glazing)
Yes, FINEO can be retrofitted into your existing wooden sash window frames. This makes FINEO the perfect solution if you live in a period home or listed building.
Yes. We will provide a home survey and no obligation quotation. To get started simply fill out the form on our contact page
Currently Fineo is only available in square or rectangle. Additional shapes will be available in the near future.
No. As Fineo is a vacuum insulated unit it does not contain any inert gases such as Argon or Krypton, which may leak out over time.
Below is a comparison table showing other slim double glazing, note the length of guarantee with the gas filled units and the % level of improvement Fineo offers.
No. Other vacuum double glazing require a vacuum evacuation port (a black circle on each pane of glass), but Fineo’s advanced glazing technology means that this port is not required — making it more aesthetically pleasing than its competitors.