Nanogel® Rooflight Technology

 

Xtralite’s specialist glazing expertise and the science of Nanogel create a unique solution for a range of glazing configurations.

Nanogel, sometimes known as ‘frozen smoke’, consists of hydrophilic silica aerogel and the structure is best described as a lattice network of glass strands with very small pores. When used in conjunction with Xtralite’s glazing systems it is especially suitable for programmes like the BSF initiative where the BRE’s Environmental & Sustainability standard—BREEAM Education—concentrates on energy efficiency. Xtralite and Nanogel more than meet these requirements.

Heat Transfer

Nanogel technology at 16 mm has a U value of 1.3 W/m²K and only 0.91 W/m²K at 25 mm.

Acoustics

Acoustic insulation: 25% reduction at 1,000 Hz.

 

Light

Improved light diffusion produces ‘shadow-less’ light.

Weight

Nanogel technology weighs just 3.6 kg/m² whereas glass double glazing (6.0/16/6.4) weighs 30 kg/m².

These key performance factors make it easy to understand why Xtralite and Nanogel are popular not only in schools, but also commercial, public and retail projects.

 

 

A selection of case studies showing the exciting possibilites of combining the properties of Nanogel with Xtralite's specialist glazing design expertise can be downloaded here.
Specialised Glazing with Nanogel Brochure