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Aspen Aerogel is creating an insulated lining for space suits. They believe that a 18mm layer of aerogel will be sufficient to protect astronauts from temperatures as low as -130C.
But getting the stuff into a conservatory at the moment is going to be a bit expensive, although prices will drop in the next few years. Some people have experimented with insulated materials and reported big savings in their heating bills. Where space it at a premium, a thin layer of aerogel will outperform traditional insulation paper.
But it is its potential as a replacement for glass that we are most interested in. A Swedish company are experimenting with producing aerogel glass. This will provide low U-values with the equivalent laminated insulated material quality equal to five to ten double glazed units. Unfortunately, at the moment experimental production is currently limited to just 15 square meters a month.
Other benefits of Aerogel Glazing when it does become available will be that; inert gases will not leak from between double or triple glazed units; the glazing at just 12mm thick will be lighter than multiple-glazed units; it will provide better sound insulation; and since no low-e coating will be required, better light transmission.
All this should mean that conservatory blinds and awnings will become a thing of the past, ventilation will be less critical and living with a south-facing conservatory will also be less of a problem.
