The SageGlass coating is comprised of inorganic, all-ceramic materials, which make it highly durable to the stressful environmental conditions that an exterior window product experiences over its lifetime . Over the past 10 years, the SageGlass product has been evaluated for the durability of its coatings by third-party organizations including the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and industry leading glass companies. In all of these tests, the SageGlass product not only passed, but in many cases exceeded the test standards. The tests are summarized in the table below.
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SageGlass IGUs are made using the highest quality sealing and component materials and best practice construction methods. The dual-seal PIB/silicone system with stainless steel spacer and in-line key IGU construction has been chosen for its reliability and longevity. It is a world class IGU sealing system and one used by the top IGU fabricators.
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In addition to these third-party tests, SAGE has an ongoing, extensive in-house testing program, which includes natural weathering, thermal shock and high temperature cycling.
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