Glass, explained

VGA — Your Top VIG

Consider appearance, micro-support pillars, glass construction and the evidence for the product you plan to specify.

Look beyond the headline benefits

Choosing vacuum glass means comparing the actual configuration, appearance and documentation against the project’s requirements. Different vacuum glazing products use different construction details.

Micro-support pillars and the view

Small support pillars maintain separation between the panes. Their arrangement affects how the glass appears at close range. VGA’s published comparison shows its sample beside an unnamed alternative with a different pillar arrangement.

The comparison does not provide a measured spacing schedule or a controlled test. Review a current physical sample to judge the appearance rather than assuming every pillar will be invisible.

Tempered glass and safety evidence

VGA’s article describes a tempered vacuum-glass construction and included a demonstration video. Tempering and safety requirements should be checked for the selected build-up and use.

The document library contains historical certificates and test reports. Check current validity, scope and project applicability before treating a product as compliant.

A specification for your project

Explore Heritage, Control and Optimum for different retrofit and performance priorities. The team can discuss the required profile, thermal and acoustic goals, appearance and supporting documents.

Published side-by-side glass-sample photograph with micro-support pillars circled
VGA’s published comparison photograph. The alternative supplier, exact configuration and measured spacing were not identified.

Tempering demonstration

Original product demonstration. A video is not evidence of certification or suitability for a particular application.

Product appearance, performance and safety depend on the selected configuration. Confirm current specifications and supporting documents with VGA before ordering.