Beginning July 1 all windows, doors and skylights for new construction, remodels and additions in California must have a U-Value of 0.32 or better.

Whether you’re facing thermal performance regulations like Title 24 or responding to competitive pressure or consumer demand, argon filling could be your solution. Combined with the proper low-e coatings, argon can achieve better than 0.32.

Which is something to think about, as some California cities and counties already require exceeding the state standard by 15 percent.

Why argon?

• Argon is less expensive than the alternatives.
• Argon works.
• Argon is proven.
• Argon is verifiable.
• Consumers understand the benefits.

And you can implement it quickly.

The smartest and fastest argon filling solution?

FastGas from OptiGas. With the integrated ThermalCHECK™ module, FastGas gives you a permanent computer record that your IG has been properly filled in the manufacturing process. It will even generate a time stamped label to assure your customers that they are getting what they pay for!

And FastGas is quick. It is an argon-only filling system that can fill standard IG units as fast as 10 seconds. Available in one and two station versions, FastGas uses patent-pending Twin Turbo technology to precisely, rapidly and reliably fill insulating glass made with any spacer system.

Support for your best solution

We can help you figure out how smart gas filling and verification can help you meet any immediate or future thermal performance target, even using your current equipment. And if argon doesn’t work for you or another approach better suit your needs, we’ll tell you.

Just contact Mike or Ryan McHugh, our sales engineer. We are capable and willing to consult with you to help figure the most economical way to both meet the new standards, as well as compete in the market place. If our systems are not appropriate for you, we will be the first to tell you.

Request a demonstration at your facility

We have a fully operational FastGas unit in our road trip trailer, along with many of our other gas testing and filling systems. If you’d like to arrange a visit your facility, please contact Ryan McHugh or fill out the form on the road trip page.