Slim Glaze Heritage by Rathmines Glass
Our Slim Glaze Heritage double glazed units are the most modern double glazed units on the market today in Ireland. Specifically designed to fit into narrow sash window frames. This newly developed system has very slim double glazing making it suitable for the traditional timber widows of period houses.
The majority of these period houses in Dublin and throughout Ireland are under protective orders. This means that the owners are not allowed to alter the exterior of the building. These older buildings are usually fitted with single glazed windows which have very poor heat retention abilities and are not energy efficient. This leaves many homeowners living in cold and draughty homes.
Our Dublin manufactured Slim Glaze Heritage unit is the solution to all of these problems.
Slim Glaze Heritage units are designed to fit into the existing timber frames so you can now upgrade your home's windows without changing its appearance at all. A joiner / carpenter will route out the timber frames and remove the old single glazed windowpanes. Our window technicians are then able to install these super thin double glazed units. Either at our premise in Rathmines, or onsite at your home or business.
Due to the very narrow sight line, due to the 4mm Superspacer warm edge bar. From the outside of the building, you will not be able to tell that new windows have been installed. The unique aesthetic and charm of your Georgian, Victorian, or period house will remain completely unaltered. You will definitely notice a change inside your home. With massively improved het retention.
Our Slim Glaze Heritage units can allow for up to 80% heat retention compared to 30% retained by the single glazed windows. They also reduce the level of street noise entering your home as well as minimises window condensation and eliminating any window draughts.
Ultimately, Slim Glaze Heritage by Rathmines Glass will make your home a much warmer, more comfortable place to live.
Increased Heat Retention
Reduce Energy Bills
Minimises Condensation
Maintain Timber Frames
Noise & Sound Reduction
Draughts Sealed
Suitable for Period Buildings
Minimal Sight Line
Made In Ireland
Slim Glaze Heritage – Frequently Asked Questions
Can timber sash windows be double glazed?
Traditionally, all timber frame sash windows were single glazed. Single glazed windows do not have any heat retention capabilities and result in draughts and high heating bill. With SlimGlaze technology you can now upgrade your sash windows to make your home much more energy efficient as well as a warmer, more comfortable place to live.
Why should I replace my windows with SlimGlaze?
Single glazed units only retain up to 30% of warm air. SlimGlaze windows are double glazed units that’s consist of two glass panes with an insulating gas filling the gap between them. SlimGlaze windows allow for up to 77% heat retention making your period property much more energy efficient and reducing your heating bills.
Why is SlimGlaze best suited for period buildings?
Period building typically feature sash windows with very thin timber frames. Most double glazed units will not fit in these narrow timber frames. SlimGlaze is designed especially for these narrow frames so you can upgrade your period buildings windows without altering the look of the traditional sash windows.