PLANITHERM® TOTAL +

PLANITHERM® TOTAL+ Higher Performance Low-E Glass

PLANITHERM® TOTAL+ is a higher performance low-emissivity (Low-E) glass, as it achieves an emissivity level of >3%. It has been developed and manufactured in the UK, specifically for the particular needs of the UK market.

With its balance of low emissivity and high solar gain, PLANITHERM® TOTAL+ is one of the most thermally efficient low-E glass products available under the British Fenestration Rating Council (BFRC) Window Energy Rating (WER) scheme (see Calumen.com for product performances).

This performance advantage can help fabricators and installers comfortably meet the Window Energy Rating band B requirements of Document L of the Building Regulations using standard double glazed units for the majority of windows.

Indeed, many standard window designs will now achieve a minimum B rating, allowing for application to be endorsed by the Energy Savings Trust, with the added ability to reach A+ ratings using double or triple glazing (depending on the complete window system).

Daylight

Thermal insulation

Energy factors

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The PLANITHERM® TOTAL+ Range

PLANITHERM® TOTAL+ is suitable for a wide range of domestic applications, including windows, skylights, and external doors including patio and French doors.

TOUGHENED GLASS
PLANITHERM® TOTAL+ is an offline coated low-E glass that can be used as a single version in both annealed and toughened form. Critically, once toughened, the coating retains the same technical characteristics and aesthetic qualities. For applications requiring safety glass, PLANITHERM® TOTAL+ can be readily toughened to meet the requirements of BS EN 12150.

LAMINATED GLASS
PLANITHERM® TOTAL+ is available as STADIP® and STADIP® PROTECT laminated glass in most common configurations. Laminated glass offers safety and security performance as well as UV filtration.

STOCK SIZES

Thickness	Standard sizes
4mm	3210 x 6000
	3210 x 2550
	3210 x 2250
6mm	3210 x 6000
	3210 x 2550
	3210 x 2250
6.4mm (33.1)	3210 x 2550
6.8mm (33.2)	3210 x 2550

Benefits To Glass Processors

PLANITHERM® TOTAL+ is a ‘single stock’ product; the same version can be used in either annealed or toughened form. This helps reduce stockholdings, freeing up warehouse space, as well as simplifying logistics and production planning
Manufactured in the UK, PLANITHERM® TOTAL+ is available in a range of thicknesses and dimensions

Benefits To Homeowners And Fabricators

THERMAL INSULATION
Double glazed units incorporating PLANITHERM® TOTAL+ (4(16)4 double glazed unit with PLANITHERM® TOTAL+ on face 3 and 90% argon gas filling) offer more than double the insulation, compared to a 4(16)4 uncoated double-glazed unit filled with air. Benefits of the product include (see Calumen.com for product performances):

Can help to reduce heating bills
Can help eliminate cold areas around windows
Can help maximise the amount of natural light in the home, without haze or tint effects
Helps ensure compliance with current Building Regulations requirements for most frame types and designs
Exceptional Window Energy Rating performance thanks to the balance between a low U-value and high solar gain

NEUTRAL APPEARANCE
The PLANITHERM TOTAL+ coating is remarkably neutral in both transmission and reflection as opposed to traditional hard coated low-emissivity (low–E) glass products which can have a noticeable tint:

White curtains remain looking white from outside
No discolouration of Georgian bars

CLARITY
PLANITHERM® TOTAL+ offers a high level of light transmittance, maximising the entry of natural daylight into the property. This type of coating also benefits from the lack of ‘haze effect’ commonly associated with hard coated products.

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