Multiple pane insulating glass unit with insulative spacer

摘要: An insulating glass unit is shown comprising a pair of generally parallel, spaced-apart panes (10, 12) and spacer (14) peripherally joining the to each other. The tubular structure (16), may include particular desiccant (42) filling at least section interior (26) conforming configuration thereof contribute compressive strength (14). desirably made from stainless steel sheeting having thickness not greater than about 0.005 inches. In preferred embodiment, includes side walls (20) sealed an outer wall (18) extending between sealant free portion (23) that extends substantially completely periphery unit.