{"id":11933,"date":"2025-09-08T11:16:30","date_gmt":"2025-09-08T09:16:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.guetegemeinschaft-flachglas.de\/2025\/09\/08\/isolierglas-mit-guetegarantie-energieeffizienz-die-sich-bezahlt-macht\/"},"modified":"2025-11-26T12:11:26","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T11:11:26","slug":"insulating-glass-with-quality-guarantee-energy-efficiency-that-pays-off","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.guetegemeinschaft-flachglas.de\/en\/2025\/09\/08\/insulating-glass-with-quality-guarantee-energy-efficiency-that-pays-off\/","title":{"rendered":"Insulating Glass with Quality Guarantee: Energy Efficiency that Pays Off"},"content":{"rendered":"

Troisdorf. With rising energy costs and the challenges posed by climate change, the energy efficiency of buildings is becoming increasingly important. A decisive factor in how much heat stays inside a building \u2013 or escapes to the outside \u2013 is the glazing of windows and doors. Support is provided by the G\u00fctegemeinschaft Flachglas e.V. (GGF)<\/em> with its RAL Quality Mark for Insulating Glass (MIG). \u201cThe RAL Quality Mark stands for reliable thermal insulation and long-term energy savings \u2013 lasting for decades,\u201d explains Jochen Gr\u00f6negr\u00e4s, Managing Director of G\u00fctegemeinschaft Flachglas e.V. The quality mark gives architects, builders, and planners clear orientation in the market for durable and high-quality glass products.<\/p>\n

Insulating Glass \u2013 Efficient by Design<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Insulating glass consists of at least two panes and a gas-filled cavity in between, usually with argon or krypton. With special coatings and high-quality sealing, it provides excellent thermal insulation and minimizes energy losses. This makes it highly efficient \u2013 today and in the long term.<\/p>\n

Certified Quality through Independent Monitoring<\/strong><\/h3>\n

It\u2019s not only the technical design that matters, but also long-term reliability in daily production. With the RAL Quality Mark, GGF requires its manufacturers to undergo regular third-party inspections by independent institutes. This ensures consistent quality, as well as lasting airtightness, insulation values, and soundproofing.
\u201cThis assurance is crucial to ensure that buildings remain efficient, reliable, and sustainable in the long run,\u201d says Gr\u00f6negr\u00e4s.<\/p>\n

Sustainability that Pays Off<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Insulating glass makes a significant contribution to the energy efficiency of modern buildings. It prevents heat loss in winter and keeps interiors pleasantly cool in summer, thereby reducing the need for heating and air conditioning. According to the German Environment Agency, 20 to 40 percent of total heating energy escapes through uninsulated windows in an unrenovated building. Energy performance improves the higher the heat gains through the glass and the lower the losses.<\/p>\n

High-quality insulating glass also ensures lasting thermal comfort \u2013 cold drafts or noticeable temperature differences near large window surfaces are a thing of the past. At the same time, its insulating effect reduces noise, making interiors quieter and more comfortable.
\u201cQuality-tested insulating glass offers builders several advantages: saving energy, creating living comfort, and protecting the environment in a sustainable way,\u201d says Jochen Gr\u00f6negr\u00e4s.<\/p>\n

A Reliable Basis for Sustainable Construction<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Insulating glass plays a central role in energy-efficient and sustainable building. The RAL Quality Mark stands for tested quality and reliable performance values \u2013 a secure foundation for construction projects that are economically and environmentally sustainable in the long term.<\/p>\n

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Troisdorf. With rising energy costs and the challenges posed by climate change, the energy efficiency of buildings is becoming increasingly important. A decisive factor in how much heat stays inside a building \u2013 or escapes to the outside \u2013 is the glazing of windows and doors. Support is provided by the G\u00fctegemeinschaft Flachglas e.V. (GGF) […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":11892,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[65,80],"tags":[92,82],"class_list":["post-11933","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news-en","category-pressearchiv-en","tag-isolierglas-en","tag-ral-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.guetegemeinschaft-flachglas.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11933","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.guetegemeinschaft-flachglas.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.guetegemeinschaft-flachglas.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.guetegemeinschaft-flachglas.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.guetegemeinschaft-flachglas.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11933"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/www.guetegemeinschaft-flachglas.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11933\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12028,"href":"https:\/\/www.guetegemeinschaft-flachglas.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11933\/revisions\/12028"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.guetegemeinschaft-flachglas.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11892"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.guetegemeinschaft-flachglas.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11933"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.guetegemeinschaft-flachglas.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11933"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.guetegemeinschaft-flachglas.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11933"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}