Magnetite Windows Thermal Comfort

Enjoy Up to 70% thermal improvement with Magnetite Secondary Glazing Solution

Window Insulation for Year-Round Thermal Comfort

Windows are one of the largest contributors of heat gain and loss. They can account for up to 49% of heat loss in winter and up to 87% of heat gain in summer. Our solutions improve the entire window performance; glazing, frames, and seals, creating thermally efficient windows.

Our retrofit double glazing, Magnetite uses an optical grade acrylic glazing which is up to 6X more thermally efficient and up to 18X stronger than glass. Magnetite framing creates a thermal break from your existing frame while its airtight magnetic seals eliminate draughts. These features allow Magnetite to maintain a comfortable room temperature for year round thermal comfort. Our thermally efficient windows will keep you warm in winter and cool in summer. Magnetite can be complimented through our range of Solartite window films, to transform your standard glass window into a high performance double glazed window system. Whether your home is too cold or too hot, Magnetite has the right solutions. Call or email us today for a free window assessment.

Reduce Condensation on Your Windows

Magnetite can also help reduce condensation appearing on existing windows. Our thermally efficient windows can limit mould from building up. Less condensation can protect the health of your family and prolong the life of window furnishings and sills. Read more about Condensation here.

Check out our recent projects on how Magnetite reduces condensation.

Proven Results

Our window systems have been independently tested by the Window Energy Rating Scheme (WERS) in line with National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) regulations. Improve up to 70% of thermal efficiency of your windows or doors with Magnetite secondary glazing solution.

Other Considerations

While windows are a major source of heat loss and gain in a room, there are other considerations to ensuring you create a healthy living environment coupled with thermal comfort. Draughty windows and doors are other areas we can address for you. Properly insulated roofs, walls and floors are also important factors to consider in maintaining the temperature in a room. Adequate ventilation is important for air quality and will help reduce excessive moisture which can cause condensation. For the best results, a holistic approach is recommended. Magnetite® has been independently tested by the Window Energy Rating Scheme (WERS) in line with National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC). View Technical Data and Results

Our Thermal Comfort Products

Magnetite®

Retrofit double glazing for acoustic and thermal insulation

Our proven magnetic secondary glazing system enhances the performance of your current windows, doors, skylights, and glass areas by creating an insulating air cavity. This barrier reduces noise and stabilises indoor temperature, resulting in a more comfortable environment for rooms, homes, and buildings.

Sealtite

Acoustic and weather seals

Enhance the insulation of your home or office with our selection of acoustic and weather seals. These seals improve the performance of your existing windows and doors by using draught-proofing strips that are suited to any style. Sealtite weather seals not only reduce noise levels but also enhance thermal comfort, all while being custom fit for immediate soundproofing benefits. Enjoy easy operation with this effective solution.

Solartite

High-performance window film

Solartite works in conjunction with Magnetite to offer a solution for existing windows that need to reduce radiant heat. This way, you can avoid feeling too warm in your own home. Solartite is applied to the inner layer of the glass, making your living or working space more comfortable without having to increase the use of air conditioning. By reflecting heat before it enters the air space, Solartite ensures optimal performance.

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Glazing Type	Cooling Stars	Heating Stars	Cool%	Heat%	Uw	SHGC
Single glazed 3mm clear glass*					7.4	0.77
Single glazed 3mm clear glass & 4.5mm Magnetite			35%	59%	2.9	0.67

Glazing Type

Cooling Stars

Heating Stars

Cool%

Heat%

SHGC

Single glazed 3mm clear glass*

7.4

0.77

Single glazed 3mm clear glass &
4.5mm Magnetite

35%

59%

2.9

0.67

Glazing Type	Cool%	Heat%	Uw	SHGC
Single glazed 3mm clear glass*	20%	28%	5.5	0.69
Single glazed 3mm clear glass & 4.5mm Magnetite	37%	61%	2.6	0.66
Single glazed 3mm clear glass with Solartite** and 4.5mm Magnetite	76%	45%	1.8	0.20

Glazing Type

Cooling Stars

Heating Stars

Cool%

Heat%

SHGC

Single glazed 3mm clear glass*

20%

28%

5.5

0.69

Single glazed 3mm clear glass &
4.5mm Magnetite

37%

61%

2.6

0.66

Single glazed 3mm clear glass with
Solartite** and 4.5mm Magnetite

76%

45%

1.8

0.20

Glazing Type	Cooling Stars	Heating Stars	Cool%	Heat%	Uw	SHGC	AI
Double Glazed 3mm clear glass/12mm air gap/3mm clear glass IGU (Insulated Glass Unit)*			40%	55%	3.0	0.61	5.0
Single glazed 3mm clear glass & 4.5mm Magnetite			37%	61%	2.6	0.66	0.5

Glazing Type

Cooling Stars

Heating Stars

Cool%

Heat%

SHGC

Double Glazed 3mm clear glass/12mm air
gap/3mm clear glass IGU (Insulated Glass Unit)*

40%

55%

3.0

0.61

5.0

Single glazed 3mm clear glass &
4.5mm Magnetite

37%

61%

2.6

0.66

0.5

Glazing Type	Cooling Stars	Heating Stars	Cool%	Heat%	Uw	SHGC	AI
Double Glazed 5mm Supertoned glass/6mm air gap/5mm clear glass IGU (Insulated Glass Unit)*			54%	425%	3.30	0.461	5.0
Single glazed 3mm glass Solartite** and 4.5mm Magnetite			73%	38%	2.4	0.19	0.5

Glazing Type

Cooling Stars

Heating Stars

Cool%

Heat%

SHGC

Double Glazed 5mm Supertoned glass/6mm
air gap/5mm clear glass IGU (Insulated Glass Unit)*

54%

425%

3.30

0.461

5.0

Single glazed 3mm glass Solartite**
and 4.5mm Magnetite

73%

38%

2.4

0.19

0.5

Noise Reduction Technical Data and Results

Proven Results

Noise pollution is one the biggest problems faced in the cities today, particularly in a high-density living. Unwanted noise can be responsible for sleep loss and lack of concentration. This can lead to a deterioration of health through increased stress levels, headaches, high blood pressure and loss of hearing.

Noise penetrates windows through leaky seals or vibrations through the window structure. To reduce noise, a window should minimise air infiltration, hold enough weight to limit vibration and allow a large air cavity. This cavity, or air gap, is the key to secondary glazing.

Expert Advice:

CSIRO Research by John Davy shown an air cavity can effectively enhance sound insulation performance. The larger the air cavity the more noise the window system can reduce. Results show a wide air gap of 100-125mm will improve sound insulation by an average of 7dB(A) more than windows with a narrow gap of 8-13mm.

Window or Glass Door Type	Total Glass Thickness (mm)	Air Cavity Thickness (mm)	Sound Insulation (dB)
Single Glaze 3mm	3	0	23
Single Glaze 6mm	6	0	27
Double Glaze Narrow Gap	9-12	8-13	31
Double Glaze Wide Gap	9-12	100-125	38

Window or Glass Door Type

Total Glass Thickness (mm)

Air Cavity Thickness (mm)

Sound Insulation (dB)

Single Glaze 3mm

Single Glaze 6mm

Double Glaze Narrow Gap

9-12

8-13

Double Glaze Wide Gap

9-12

100-125

The human ear is less sensitive to low frequency sound. According to a study released by the CSIRO, the human ear needs a change of 3dB to detect a difference in noise levels and the human ear perceives a change of 10dB as a doubling or halving of the noise level.

If you double the thickness of glass in a window the noise level will decrease by 3dB the least amount possible to make a difference. If the glass is laminated there is no perceived difference in noise reduction.

National Acoustic Laboratory Testing:

Working with the principles of noise transfer, Magnetite® and Soundtite are designed for high performance, which is achieved by combining air tight seals with the ability to maximize an air cavity and the flexibility to vary glazing thickness to suit. Magnetite® is excellent at reducing general noise such as busy roads, commuter trains and noisy neighbours. Whereas, Soundtite works well to combat low frequencies noise such as garbage truck, freight trains or airplane during take-off and landing.

Test Code	Material Tested	Rw*	Improvement
ATF 707 (test window)	Aluminium sliding window, 3mm float glass with mohair seals	23	N/A
ATF 709	Test window, 100mm air gap and Magnetite System (4.5mm acrylic panel)	35	52%
ATF 1507	Test window, 100mm air gap and Magnetite System (10.0mm acrylic panel)	39	70%
ATF 817	Test window, 100mm air gap and Soundtite (6.38mm laminated glass)	41	78%

Test Code

Material Tested

Rw*

Improvement

ATF 707 (test window)

Aluminium sliding window, 3mm float glass with mohair seals

N/A

ATF 709

Test window, 100mm air gap and Magnetite System (4.5mm acrylic panel)

52%

ATF 1507

Test window, 100mm air gap and Magnetite System (10.0mm acrylic panel)

70%

ATF 817

Test window, 100mm air gap and Soundtite (6.38mm laminated glass)

78%

*The Weighted Sound Reduction Index (Rw) is a measure for sound insulation performance of a single building element such as windows. The higher the Rw rating, the better the sound insulation.

Magnetite Windows Thermal Comfort

Enjoy Up to 70% thermal improvement with Magnetite Secondary Glazing Solution

Window Insulation for Year-Round Thermal Comfort

Reduce Condensation on Your Windows

Proven Results

Other Considerations

Our Thermal Comfort Products

Magnetite®

Retrofit double glazing for acoustic and thermal insulation

Sealtite

Acoustic and weather seals

Solartite

High-performance window film

Submit your enquiry and we will get back to you within 1 business day.

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