AeroShield Materials recently produced transparent, super-insulating aerogel insulated glass for full-size entry doors.
To deliver this to homeowners, AeroShield is partnering with ODL, Inc. In a nod to the collaboration between the two companies, ODL displayed aerogel-insulated units in its exhibition booth at the 2025 NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS).
“AeroShield’s partnership with ODL represents a critical step forward in commercializing our aerogel glass insulation as a game-changing solution for enhancing door and window performance,” says Dr. Elise Strobach, CEO of AeroShield. “The residential housing market is actively seeking innovative products that make entry and patio doors more energy efficient, particularly as tax incentives become more prevalent for both homeowners and builders. Using our aerogel insulation enables the final window product to surpass Energy Star® performance targets without adding thickness or weight, changing the conversation about what is possible with double-pane insulating glass.”
Aeroshield's aerogel
AeroShield’s aerogel glass insulation is more transparent than glass and twice as insulating than the inert gases currently used to improve insulating glass performance. With this advancement, double-pane windows and doors can boost thermal efficiency while being thinner and lighter than their triple-pane glass counterparts, translating into up to 20% savings on a homeowner’s annual heating and cooling bills.
The partnership
“ODL has a team dedicated to advanced engineering and a long history of incorporating innovative solutions into their window and door products. They are also a major player in Northern climates, where more energy-efficient entry doors become an even higher priority,” says Aaron Baskerville-Bridges, co-founder and vice president of operations. “In partnering with ODL, we are excited to be working with a company with a track record of bringing new products to market, one that shares our commitment to performance, sustainability, and quality.”
As part of the partnership between the two companies, ODL will complete performance testing on hundreds of the aerogel-insulated doors and windows in various sizes and dimensions, including full-view, 22-inch by 64-inch doorglass. This will support National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) certification for aerogel-insulated products.
“For 80 years, ODL has been a leader in delivering high-quality doorglass solutions that enhance the beauty, performance, and energy efficiency of homes,” says Derek Fielding, vice president of strategic marketing and business development, ODL. “Innovation has always been at the heart of what we do, and our collaboration with AeroShield reflects our commitment to advancing technology that serves both builders and homeowners. By integrating this breakthrough into our portfolio of entry doors, doorglass, and enclosed blinds, we’re continuing to raise the bar on energy efficiency and quality without compromising on design or selection.”
The aerogel-insulated patio and entry door prototypes that are currently undergoing testing are expected to be commercially available by the end of 2026.
