uPVC windows and French doors u-values

Featuring multiple internal air-trapping chambers and sleek surfaces, uPVC is one of our most insulating and modern materials for windows and French doors. This is reflected in its impressive u-values. Measured in W/(m²k), u-values, also known as the heat transfer coefficient, determine the amount of heat lost each hour per square metre. The lower the value, the better as less energy is lost through the product. Below you will find the U_g value of the glass, U_f value of the frame as well as the total U_w value with various seal options for our different profiles.

Aluplast

Uw value profile IDEAL 4000

Glass U_g value W/(m²k)	Frame U_f value W/(m²k)	Window U_w value insulating glass edge seal aluminium W/(m²k)	Window U_w value insulating glass edge seal KSD W/(m²k)	Window U_w value insulating glass edge seal Swisspacer Ultimate W/(m²k)
1.1	1.3	1.3 (1.33)	1.3 (1.26)	1.2 (1.24)
1.0	1.3	1.3 (1.26)	1.2	1.2 (1.18)
0.7	1.3	1.1 (1.05)	1.0 (0.99)	1.0 (0.97)
0.6	1.3	1.0 (0.98)	0.9 (0.92)	0.9 (0.90)

Table of Uw values for IDEAL 4000 profiles according to EN ISO 10077-1, see comments 1) 2) 3)

IDEAL 4000 - profile section

Uw value profile IDEAL 5000

Glass U_g value W/(m²k)	Frame U_f value W/(m²k)	Window U_w value insulating glass edge seal aluminium W/(m²k)	Window U_w value insulating glass edge seal KSD W/(m²k)	Window U_w value insulating glass edge seal Swisspacer Ultimate W/(m²k)
1.1	1.2	1.3 (1.29)	1.2 (1.23)	1.2 (1.21)
1.0	1.2	1.2 (1.23)	1.2 (1.17)	1.1 (1.14)
0.7	1.2	1.0 (1.02)	1.0 (0.969)	0.9 (0.94)
0.6	1.2	0.9 (0.95)	0.9 (0.89)	0.9 (0.87)

Table of Uw values for IDEAL 5000 profiles according to EN ISO 10077-1, see comments 1) 2) 3)

IDEAL 5000 - profile section

Uw value profile IDEAL 7000

Glass U_g value W/(m²k)	Frame U_f value W/(m²k)	Window U_w value insulating glass edge seal aluminium W/(m²k)	Window U_w value insulating glass edge seal KSD W/(m²k)	Window U_w value insulating glass edge seal Swisspacer Ultimate W/(m²k)
1.1	1.1	1.3 (1.26)	1.2	1.2 (1.18)
1.0	1.1	1.2 (1.19)	1.1 (1.13)	1.1 (1.11)
0.7	1.1	1.0 (0.99)	0.9 (0.92)	0.9
0.6	1.1	0.9 (0.92)	0.9 (0.86)	0.8 (0.84)

Table of Uw values for IDEAL 7000 profiles according to EN ISO 10077-1, see comments 1) 2) 3)

IDEAL 7000 - profile section

Uw value profile IDEAL 8000

Glass U_g value W/(m²k)	Frame U_f value W/(m²k)	Window U_w value insulating glass edge seal aluminium W/(m²k)	Window U_w value insulating glass edge seal KSD W/(m²k)	Window U_w value insulating glass edge seal Swisspacer Ultimate W/(m²k)
1.1	1.0	1.2 (1.23)	1.2 (1.17)	1.2 (1.15)
1.0	1.0	1.2 (1.16)	1.1	1.1 (1.08)
0.7	1.0	1.0 (0.95)	0.9 (0.89)	0.9 (0.87)
0.6	1.0	0.9 (0.89)	0.8 (0.82)	0.8

Table of Uw values for IDEAL 8000 profiles according to EN ISO 10077-1, see comments 1) 2) 3)

IDEAL 8000 - profile section

Uw value profile energeto 8000

Glass U_g value W/(m²k)	Frame U_f value W/(m²k)	Window U_w value insulating glass edge seal aluminium W/(m²k)	Window U_w value insulating glass edge seal KSD W/(m²k)	Window U_w value insulating glass edge seal Swisspacer Ultimate W/(m²k)
1.0	0.98	1.2	1.1	1.1
0.7	0.95	0,98	0.87	0.85
0.6	0.95	0.91	0.81	0.79
0.5	0.95	0.84	0.74	0.72

Table of Uw values for energeto 8000 profiles according to EN ISO 10077-1, see comments 1) 2) 3)

energeto 8000 - profile section

Uw value profile energeto 8000 ED

Glass U_g value W/(m²k)	Frame U_f value W/(m²k)	Window U_w value insulating glass edge seal aluminium W/(m²k)	Window U_w value insulating glass edge seal KSD W/(m²k)	Window U_w value insulating glass edge seal Swisspacer Ultimate W/(m²k)
1.0	0.81	1.1	1.0	1.0
0.7	0.79	0.93	0.82	0.80
0.6	0.79	0.86	0.75	0.74
0.5	0.79	0.79	0.69	0.67

Table of Uw values for energeto 8000 ED profiles according to EN ISO 10077-1, see comments 1) 2) 3)

energeto 8000 ED - profile section

Kömmerling

Uw values – 70 AD

Glass U_g value W/(m²k)	Frame U_f value W/(m²k)	Window U_w value insulating glass edge seal aluminium W/(m²k)	Window U_w value insulating glass edge seal KSD W/(m²k)	Window U_w value insulating glass edge seal Swisspacer Ultimate W/(m²k)
1.1	1.3	1.4	1.3	1.3
1.0	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.2
0.7	1.3	1.1	1.0 (0.99)	1.0 (0.96)
0.6	1.3	1.0 (1.02)	0.9 (0.92)	0.9

Table of Uw values for 70 AD profiles according to EN ISO 10077-1, see comments 1) 2) 3)

70 AD - Profile section

Uw-values – 76 AD

Glass U_g value W/(m²k)	Frame U_f value W/(m²k)	Window U_w value insulating glass edge seal aluminium W/(m²k)	Window U_w value insulating glass edge seal KSD W/(m²k)	Window U_w value insulating glass edge seal Swisspacer Ultimate W/(m²k)
1.1	1.2	1.3	1.2	1.2
1.0	1.2	1.3	1.2	1.1
0.7	1.2	1.1	1.0 (0.95)	0.9 (0.94)
0.6	1.2	1.0 (0.99)	0.9 (0.88)	0.9 (0.87)

Table of Uw values for 76 AD profiles according to EN ISO 10077-1, see comments 1) 2) 3)

76 AD - Profile section

Uw-values – 76 MD

Glass U_g value W/(m²k)	Frame U_f value W/(m²k)	Window U_w value insulating glass edge seal aluminium W/(m²k)	Window U_w value insulating glass edge seal KSD W/(m²k)	Window U_w value insulating glass edge seal Swisspacer Ultimate W/(m²k)
1.1	1.1	1.3	1.2	1.2
1.0	1.1	1.2	1.1	1.1
0.7	1.1	1.0	0.9 (0.92)	0.9 (0.91)
0.6	1.1	1.0 (0.96)	0.9 (0.85)	0.8 (0.84)

Table of Uw values for 76 MD profiles according to EN ISO 10077-1, see comments 1) 2) 3)

76 MD - profile section

Uw-values – 88 MD

Glass U_g value W/(m²k)	Frame U_f value W/(m²k)	Window U_w value insulating glass edge seal aluminium W/(m²k)	Window U_w value insulating glass edge seal KSD W/(m²k)	Window U_w value insulating glass edge seal Swisspacer Ultimate W/(m²k)
1,1	0,95	1,2	1,2	1,1
1,0	0,95	1,2	1,1	1,1
0,7	0,95	1,0 (0,98)	0,9 (0,87)	0,9 (0,86)
0,6	0,95	0,9 (0,91)	0,8 (0,81)	0,8 (0,79)

Table of Uw values for 88 MD profiles according to EN ISO 10077-1, see comments 1) 2) 3)

88 MD - Profile section

Windows with a glazing heat transfer coefficient of U_g < 1.9 W/m²K may be specified using the standard dimensions of 1.23 m x 1.48 m.
According to EN ISO 10077, U_wvalues < 1.0 W/m²K are shown with 2 decimal points.
The U_w values given in brackets are not rounded and are for information purposes only.

How is the Uw value calculated for a uPVC window?

The heat transfer coefficient of a window made of plastic determines whether a window can be classified as suitable for passive houses. Energy savings not only protect the environment, they also make an immediate difference on your energy bill.

The difference between a _Uw value of 3.5 and a value of 0.83 can make a difference of more than 1000 litres of heating oil per year for an area of 30 m².

With a window made of plastic, the U_w values are calculated based on the individual U values of the window frame and glazing, as well as the heat loss at the edge of the glass. For the sake of comparison, a standard window size of 1230 x 1480 mm is usually used for the calculation, but it can generally be assumed that a larger window will result in a lower value.

A thermally separated edge seal along the insulating glass - the so-called "warm edge" - further improves the thermal insulation of the entire door.

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