Vacuum Glass and Insulated Glass (IGU) may look similar at first glance, but their internal construction is fundamentally different, this directly impacts thickness, weight, insulation efficiency, and performance.
Vacuum glass consists of two glass panes separated by a microscopic vacuum gap (typically less than 0.5 mm).
Structural takeaway:
A thinner, lighter unit with a highly engineered internal structure designed for maximum insulation in minimal space.
Insulated glass units are made of two or more glass panes separated by an air or gas-filled cavity (usually 6–20 mm).
Structural takeaway:
A thicker, heavier assembly that relies on trapped gas layers to slow heat transfer.