Heritage Window Restoration · Vacuum Glazing

Keep the Frame.
Replace only the glass.

LandVac heritage vacuum glazing is just 8.3 mm (4+0.3+4) — thin enough to slot into original window frames, including listed and historic buildings where bulky double glazing is not allowed. U-value 0.4 W/(m²·K), 39 dB noise reduction, condensation-free even at a 70℃ temperature difference. No demolition. No secondary glazing. No lost character.

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0.4
U-value W/(m²·K)
8.3 mm
Heritage glazing 4+0.3+4
39 dB
Noise reduction
70℃
Condensation-free ΔT
LandVac vacuum insulated glass structure — two tempered panes with support pillars and a sealed edge
Inside a LandVac unit — two tempered panes, a 0.3 mm evacuated gap and a sealed edge. Total thickness 8.3 mm (4+0.3+4).
The Retrofit Dilemma

Why old windows are hard to fix

Original windows carry the character of a building — and most of its heat loss. Every conventional fix trades away something you care about.

Why owners hesitate

  • Single glazing loses heat fast and sweats with condensation every winter
  • Standard insulated glass units (24 mm+) rarely fit old frame rebates
  • Secondary glazing adds a second sash — visible, awkward to clean, blocks openings
  • Full window replacement destroys original joinery and building character
  • Listed and heritage buildings often prohibit altering the original frames at all

Glazing thickness compared

The thinner the unit, the more original frames it fits without modification.

Single pane · 4 mm 4 mm
LandVac Heritage · 8.3 mm 8.3 mm
Double glazing · 24 mm+ 24 mm+

At 8.3 mm, LandVac heritage glazing fits most original timber and steel frames with minor rebate adjustment — and a 6.3 mm slim build (3+0.3+3) is available for extra-tight profiles.

Performance

Insulation of triple glazing, footprint of a single pane

ConfigurationU-value W/(m²·K)Visible light
Heritage slim: 4TL(S1.10)+0.3V+4T0.478%
Slim build: 3+0.3+3 (6.3 mm)0.580%
Typical double glazing (24 mm)1.4 – 2.8—

Tempered safety glass both sides; vacuum interlayer 0.3 mm. Custom sizes and configurations available. Values are declared whole-unit U-values — see the centre-of-glass note under independent test reports.

Beyond the U-value

  • Noise reduction ≥ 39 dB — about 1.5× a typical insulated unit
  • Condensation-free with indoor/outdoor ΔT over 70℃
  • Tempered safety glass — meets toughened-glass fragmentation standards
  • Any altitude, any angle — performance unaffected by elevation or installation position
  • 25+ year service life vs ~15 years for conventional insulated units
Verified Projects

Hundreds of restorations across Europe and beyond

From a Victorian villa in Dublin to a monumental town hall in Veere — LandVac heritage glazing has been retrofitted into original frames across 1,200+ projects.

Victorian villa in Dublin, Ireland — original windows restored with LandVac vacuum glazing
Dublin, Ireland — Victorian villa restoration · original sashes retained · U-value 0.4 W/(㎡·K)
Gottrau family castle, Switzerland — heritage windows restored in the original frames
Gottrau family castle, Switzerland — 17th-century manor, every window kept its original frame; the project now draws visitor open days
The Lakenhal in Herentals, Belgium — protected monument retrofitted with LandVac vacuum glazing
Herentals, Belgium — the Lakenhal, a centuries-old protected monument; LandVac Titanium VIG retrofitted at U 0.40, historic frames untouched
Town Hall of Veere, the Netherlands — original single glazing replaced with LandVac vacuum glazing
Veere, Netherlands — monumental town hall: single glazing (U 5.8) swapped for vacuum glazing (U 0.40) in the existing rebates · installer Schildersbedrijf Koevoets
100-year-old Dutch home with original frames and doors upgraded with ultra-thin LandVac vacuum glazing
The Netherlands — a 100-year-old home kept every original frame and door; ultra-thin vacuum glazing (U 0.50) preserved the authentic woodwork · Overveld Glas × BENGglas
European Renovation

HR++ vs LandVac — decided on site

Dutch homeowners hesitated between HR++ glazing and vacuum technology, so the installer arranged a visit to a completed LandVac project. The verdict was immediate: cold draughts gone, comfort up — the client switched to LandVac on the spot.

Partner: BENGglas · Schildersbedrijf Donker — the Netherlands
7-Year Verified Renovation

Beijing Institute of Architecture & Design

The institute's renovated office building has run on LandVac vacuum glazing for seven years — zero glass breakage, zero vacuum loss, zero performance degradation. The same technology now clads its new 2,600 m² zero-carbon headquarters.

BIAD Tongzhou headquarters — Beijing
Zero-Energy in Extreme Cold

Xinjiang's first zero-energy demonstration building

In a region with temperature swings near 70℃, LandVac vacuum glazing serves as the core envelope material — helping the building achieve a verified 101% comprehensive energy-saving rate.

Xinjiang Academy of Building Research
Independent Proof

Certified by the world’s toughest test institutes

CSTB in France, IFT Rosenheim in Germany, SGCC in the US — plus EPD environmental declarations for green-building documentation. Independently issued reports, not manufacturer claims.

LandVac Titanium Vacuum Glass — China-EU dual EPD (Environmental Product Declaration) certificate
EPD · Environmental Product Declaration

China–EU dual EPD certification — 10 core products

LandVac Titanium Vacuum Glass holds EPD certification valid in both China and the European Union, covering 10 core products across three glass families — with reports valid for 5 years.

For LEED, BREEAM and DGNB projects and whole-building LCA, the verified environmental data is ready to drop straight into your project documentation.

CSTB France U-value test report for LandVac vacuum glass
CSTB · FranceU-value tested by France’s building research institute
IFT Rosenheim U-value 0.34 test report (ISO 19916-1, centre of glass) for LandVac vacuum glazing
IFT Rosenheim · GermanyU = 0.34 W/(㎡·K) centre of glass, per ISO 19916-1
IFT Rosenheim evidence of performance report for the vacuum glazing system
IFT Rosenheim · GermanyEvidence of Performance for the complete vacuum glazing system
SGCC safety glazing certification from the Safety Glazing Certification Council, USA
SGCC · USACertified by the Safety Glazing Certification Council

U-value note: 0.4 W/(m²·K) quoted across this page is the declared value for the heritage build; the IFT certificate’s 0.34 is the centre-of-glass result for the tested sample (ISO 19916-1), and CSTB’s 0.44–0.46 is the EN 673 Ug of the 8.5 mm witness samples.

Also available on request: toughened vacuum glazing impact-safety report, China Green Product certification and ISO 9001:2015 — full documentation ships with the free Retrofit Pack.

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The Heritage Retrofit Pack

Everything you need to specify, quote and sell a vacuum-glazing retrofit — in one email. Sent within one business day.

  • Specification sheet — full configurations, sizes, U-values and light transmission
  • Test report summary — ift Rosenheim, Intertek, CCC and CTC certifications
  • Verified case studies — European heritage renovations with measured results
  • Installation guide — rebate preparation, glazing beads and sealing details
  • Heritage checklist — what conservation officers typically ask for

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Process

From enquiry to warmer windows in four steps

Consult

Send your window dimensions and photos — we confirm the right configuration and rebate depth.

Measure

We support sample panels and test-fit guidance before you commit to full production.

Glazing swap

Glass is replaced inside the existing frames — sashes stay, joinery stays, character stays.

Enjoy

Warm, quiet, condensation-free windows — with the original look fully preserved.

FAQ

Questions we hear from restorers

Will it fit my original frames?

The heritage build is 8.3 mm (4+0.3+4) and the slim build is 6.3 mm (3+0.3+3). Most timber and steel frames accept one of the two with minor rebate preparation. Send us your section drawings and we will confirm before you order.

Is vacuum glazing allowed in listed buildings?

Because the unit is nearly as thin as single glazing and leaves the external appearance unchanged, it is frequently accepted where double glazing is refused. Acceptance always rests with your local conservation authority — our heritage checklist covers the documentation they typically request.

How long does the vacuum last?

LandVac units are tempered, sealed with a metal solder and getter-protected, with a design service life of 25+ years. The BIAD renovation project has run seven years in daily use with zero failures.

Can I get samples before committing?

Yes — sample panels and small trial orders are available. Many installers run a first project on one window before scaling up.

Do you ship internationally?

Yes. We export crated, edge-protected units worldwide and support installers across Europe, North America and Oceania. Delivery terms are confirmed per project.

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