Can You Get Pilkington Spacia In The UK?

Is Pilkington Spacia still available in the UK?

No. Pilkington Spacia, the vacuum insulating glazing, is no longer available in the UK.

Pilkington is a widely known glass brand in the UK. Their version of vacuum glazing, Spacia, has been surpassed by other, more advanced glass technology like Fineo by AGC.

Pilkington Spacia Vs Other Vacuum Glazing

Vacuum double glazing is an advanced glazing technology. Like double glazing it has two panes of glass, but unlike traditional double glazing which has gas (like krypton) in the cavity, vacuum glazing has a 0.1mm vacuum gap that is hermetically sealed. This ensures an ultra-thin profile similar to single glazing and excellent thermal insulation, comparable with triple glazing.

Vacuum glazing is perfect for retrofitting into the timber sash window frames of older homes and properties. Period homes with timber sash windows often want modern warmth and comfort without changing the authentic timber frames. And if you live or work in a listed building, then vacuum glazing is the best solution for all conservation or heritage projects.

Some Key Benefits of Fineo Vacuum Glazing:

Superior thermal insulation – A low U-value of 0.7 W/m2K is 8 times better than single glazing (5.8 W/m2K).

Thin profile – Ultra thin profile of 7.7mm is ideal for retrofitting into existing frames and replacing old inefficient single glazing.

Perfect for listed buildings – Fineo vacuum glazing is designed for listed buildings and conservation projects. The glass complies with building regulations and has been approved for use by Historic England.

Reduced unwanted noise – Fineo vacuum glass provides excellent thermal insulation. But it also insulates from unwanted outside noise in busy built-up areas.

Longer lifespan – Fineo has a market leading 20 year warranty with an expected lifespan of 60+ years. It is also the only VIG manufactured in Europe with CE marking.

Better than Chinese competitors – Fineo is also the only VIG manufactured in Europe, and it comes with CE marking. Learn more about how Fineo compares with other vacuum glazing here.

Recent FINEO Projects

Egyptian and Dudley House, Picadilly
The windows in this Grade A listed building required refurbishment and new glazing using Fineo Vacuum Glazing. The overall result: U value 0.7 W/m²k, Acoustic rating 36dB.
Royal Observatory Edinburgh
The windows in this Grade A listed building required refurbishment and new glazing using Fineo 10. The overall result: U value 0.7 W/m²k, Acoustic rating 36dB.
High Court Of Justiciary Edinburgh
The windows in this Grade A listed building required refurbishment and new glazing using Fineo 8, Fineo acoustic and Fineo safety. The overall result: U value 0.7 W/m²k, Acoustic rating 35dB and 42db, Safety EN12600
30 Gloucester Place, London
This Grade 2 listed building required new windows using Fineo acoustic / solar control and Fineo safety / solar control. The overall result: U-value 0.7 W/m²k, G-value 0.39, Acoustic rating 42db, Safety EN12600
Harecraig House, Dundee
Harecraig House is a listed building located in Broughty Ferry in Dundee. It was built in 1835. It fell into disrepair and required a lot of renovations to restore it and be compliant with building regulations associated with listed buildings.
Watford Town Hall
Watford Town Hall was built in 1939 and is a great example of Art Deco / Neo Georgian style. It is a grade 2 listed building. FINEO replaced the old single glazing and maintained the traditional frames.