Specification Tools
THERMGLASS Configurators
Eight purpose-built specification tools — US architectural, US cold storage, EU/UK architectural, EU/UK cold storage, marine (USD), EU/UK marine (EUR), heavy equipment, and construction vehicles — plus four ROI & Energy Payback Engines for architectural, refrigeration, marine, and heavy equipment applications. Select your category below to begin.
Architectural & Commercial
VIG & Hybrid Configurator
Specify standalone Vacuum Insulating Glass or Hybrid VIG substrates for windows, curtain wall, and façade projects. Get instant pricing, IECC 2021 compliance, ENERGY STAR, Passive House, and LEED performance data.
- —7-step scrolling wizard
- —5 glass substrates + 32 Low-E coatings
- —IECC 2021, ENERGY STAR, Passive House, LEED, ASHRAE 90.1
- —Instant pricing in USD
- —NFRC 100 U-factor, R-value, VLT, SHGC, STC
Refrigeration & Cold Chain
Cold Storage Configurator
Purpose-built for walk-in coolers, freezers, and refrigerated display cases. Branching 7-step wizard with temperature zone logic, condensation risk flags, and DOE / ASHRAE 90.1 compliance output.
- —10 application types including blast freeze
- —Temperature zone logic with dew point calculation
- —Condensation resistance rating (CR 77–94)
- —NSF/ANSI 7, ASHRAE 90.1, DOE compliance check
- —ITO-coated anti-fog heated glass option
EU & UK Architectural
EU Architectural Configurator
Configure VIG for European and UK projects in metric units. EN 673 U-values, EPBD nZEB compliance by climate region, Passive House PHI, UK Part L 2021, and BREEAM targets. EUR pricing.
- —EN 673 U-values (W/m²·K) — metric throughout
- —EPBD nZEB compliance by climate region
- —Passive House PHI, UK Part L 2021, BREEAM
- —22 EU Low-E coatings — Saint-Gobain, AGC, Guardian, Pilkington
- —EUR pricing with warm-edge spacer & frame adders
EU & UK Cold Storage
EU Cold Storage Configurator
Spec VIG for EU/UK walk-in coolers, freezers, and display cases in metric units. EN 673 U-values, dew point analysis in °C, and compliance against EN ISO 23953, EU F-Gas, UK F-Gas, HACCP, and BREEAM. EUR pricing.
- —10 EU/UK cold storage application types
- —Metric units — mm, °C, W/m²·K, €/m²
- —EN 673 COG U-value + EN 10077-1 whole-unit Uw
- —EN ISO 23953, EU F-Gas, UK F-Gas, HACCP, BREEAM
- —Dew point analysis in °C + condensation risk flag
Heavy Equipment & Off-Highway
Heavy Equipment Configurator
Specify VIG for excavator, crane, loader, agricultural, and mining equipment cabs. COG U-factor, condensation resistance, solar load analysis, ANSI Z26.1 / ECE R43 safety glazing, and indicative USD pricing.
- —COG U-factor 0.081 Btu/h·ft²·°F (standalone) / 0.039 (hybrid)
- —Condensation resistance & dew point analysis
- —Solar load assessment with Low-E SHGC options
- —ANSI Z26.1 / ECE R43 safety glazing selection
- —−40 °F to +185 °F operating range check
- —Indicative USD pricing with substrate & Low-E adders
Marine & Offshore
Marine Configurator
Specify VIG for superyachts, commercial vessels, ferries, and offshore platforms. ISO 10077-1 whole-unit U-values, salt-spray corrosion resistance, IMO Resolution A.1116(30) fire-rated glazing advisory, and USD pricing with marine-premium edge seal.
- —ISO 10077-1 whole-unit U-values (W/m²·K)
- —Salt-spray corrosion resistance — 316L SS, marine-grade aluminium, GRP
- —IMO Resolution A.1116(30) fire-rated glazing advisory
- —DNV / Lloyd's Register / Bureau Veritas type approval guidance (in progress)
- —USD pricing with marine-premium edge seal adder
Construction Vehicles & Mobile Plant
Construction Vehicles Configurator
Specify VIG for excavators, wheel loaders, dump trucks, motor graders, and tower cranes. ROPS/FOPS compliance (ISO 3471/3449), ANSI Z26.1 / ECE R43 safety glazing, condensation resistance, and indicative USD pricing.
- —Vehicle classes: excavators, wheel loaders, dump trucks, motor graders, tower cranes
- —ROPS (ISO 3471) + FOPS (ISO 3449) compliance selection
- —ANSI Z26.1 / ECE R43 safety glazing — tempered or laminated
- —COG U-factor 0.081 Btu/h·ft²·°F (standalone) / 0.039 (hybrid)
- —Condensation resistance & dew point analysis
- —−40 °F to +185 °F operating range check
- —Indicative USD pricing with ROPS/FOPS documentation adder
EU & UK Marine & Offshore
EU/UK Marine Configurator
Specify VIG for EU/UK-flagged superyachts, commercial vessels, ferries, and North Sea offshore platforms. EN ISO 10077-1 whole-unit Uw, EN 673 COG U-values, IMO fire advisory, Polar Code thermal design check, and EUR pricing with marine-premium edge seal.
- —EN 673 COG U-values (W/m²·K) at standard conditions
- —EN ISO 10077-1 whole-unit Uw area-weighted calculation
- —IMO fire-rated glazing advisory
- —IMO Polar Code & EU Directive 2009/45/EC thermal checks
- —DNV / Lloyd's Register / Bureau Veritas / RINA / MCA documentation
- —EUR pricing with marine-grade edge seal & salt-spray treatment
Financial Analysis — Architectural
ROI & Energy Payback Engine
Calculate annual energy savings, simple payback, net present value at 10/20/25 years, and CO₂ reduction for THERMGLASS VIG vs. standard insulating glass. Supports US (IECC/ASHRAE) and EU (EN ISO 13790) unit systems. Pre-fills from the VIG or EU Architectural configurator.
- —Annual heating & cooling energy savings (kWh/year)
- —Simple payback period (years)
- —NPV at 10, 20, and 25 years with discount rate
- —Annual and lifetime CO₂ reduction (kg)
- —US ($/kWh, ft², IECC zones) and EU (€/kWh, m², climate regions)
- —Pre-fill from VIG or EU Architectural configurator via URL params
Financial Analysis — Refrigeration
Refrigeration VIG ROI Engine
Compressor energy savings model for walk-in coolers, freezer cases, and refrigerated display cases. ASHRAE Refrigeration 2022 §14 conduction model with COP-based energy calculation.
- —Door count, area, and ΔT inputs
- —Application-type profiles (fresh, frozen, beverage)
- —Compressor energy saved (kWh/year)
- —NPV at 10 and 15 years
- —PDF export with branded report
Financial Analysis — Marine
Marine VIG ROI Engine
HVAC energy savings for vessel bridge and cabin glazing. Route-based ΔT profiles (Arctic to Tropical) per ASHRAE HVAC Applications 2023 §11 and DNV Rules. Supports HFO, MGO, and electric HVAC.
- —5 route profiles with weighted ΔT
- —Vessel presets (superyacht to bulk carrier)
- —HFO / MGO / electric fuel cost modes
- —NPV at 10, 15, and analysis period
- —PDF export with branded report
Financial Analysis — Heavy Equipment
Heavy Equipment VIG ROI Engine
Cab HVAC fuel savings for construction equipment, mining machinery, and agricultural vehicles. SAE J1503 model with climate zone ΔT profiles and diesel or electric energy cost modes.
- —5 climate profiles (Subarctic to Tropical)
- —Equipment presets (excavator to combine harvester)
- —Diesel fuel saved (L/year) or electric kWh
- —Operating hours per year input
- —PDF export with branded report
Not sure which tool to use?
Use VIG & Hybrid for US windows and façades. Use Cold Storage for US coolers and freezers. Use the EU tools for metric projects in Europe and the UK. Use the Marine tools for vessel glazing in USD or EUR.