New lightweight glass saves CO2 and improves comfort
WERU has introduced a new generation of lightweight glass with a weight reduction of up to 30% and 15% lower carbon footprint compared to standard glass. The lightweight glass saves resources, while providing a high level of comfort in terms of daylight and insulation.
Following an extensive development programme WERU has adopted lightweight glass in their windows and doors. The programme has ensured that the new glass lives up to WERU’s high standards on performance, usability and product safety. The new glass provides thermal and sound insulation that is on par with strandard glass, however the new glass brings in even more daylight, as it is more translucent than standard glass.
The new glass offers weight reductions of up to 30%, and this is an advantage in several aspects of the supply chain. The lower weight results in reduced raw materials usage, 15% lower carbon footprint, lower climate impact during transport, and less strain on the workers, who install the windows. WERU has been awarded as “Sustainability Champion” and “Sustainable Commitment” test winner, from the largest print magazines in Germany, partly due to the introduction of the new lightweight glass.
