Argon gas is an inert gas that is a colorless, odorless, non-flammable, non-toxic and is characteristically 38% denser and heavier than the air we breathe. Argon gas is the third most abundant gas in the Earth’s atmosphere. Due to the density of argon, the insulation properties improve the energy performance of a window and help reduce sound transmittance. Argon is inserted in between the panes of glass in an insulated glass unit (IGU), while a monolithic or single pane window will not have argon gas.
All of NewSouth’s windows contain argon gas. After vacating the air out of our IGUs, the argon gas is inserted and sealed inside. This process contributes to the superior energy performance of NewSouth Windows.