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About Glass
Insulated Glass
Insulated Glass units consist of two or more hermetically-sealed
lites of glass separated by a dry airspace. The perimeter of the glass is sealed, allowing no movement of outside
air into the space. The space itself can be filled with dehydrated air, or with a
special gas. The type of glass, the type of spacer, and the type of gas used in this
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Insulated
Glass is ideal
for any application where you want to reduce heat loss and control
air conditioning costs.
All exterior building applications ( fixed and operable windows/doors )
Curtain Walls
Sloped / Overhead Glazing
Nonvision ( Spandrel ) Locations
Depending on the glass lites selected, these units can also be designed for light
/ solar
control, and decorative applications.
Options
Standard or High Performance Glass ( such as Low E Solar Control Glass )
Various Thickness ( Equal or different )
Tempered
Heat - Strengthened
Annealed
Laminated
Silk - Screened
Reflective
Tints
Patterned / Decorative
Spandrel
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Laminated Glass
Laminated Glass is created by permanently bonding two or more lites
of glass with a polyvinyl butyral (PVB) interlayer, typically bonded under heat
and pressure.
Laminated glass is a type of safety glass that holds together when shattered. In the event of breaking, it is held in place by an interlayer, typically of polyvinyl
butyral (PVB ), between its two or more layers of glass. The interlayer keeps the
layers of glass bonded even when broken, and its high strength prevents the glass
from breaking up into large sharp pieces. Laminated glass blocks 99% of transmitted
UV light.
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Solar-Control Coated Glass
This high performance glass like Soft Coat Low E
(Low Emissivity ) metallic or oxide
coating that reduces solar heat gain. This insulating glass also prevents
heat loss. In other words, in the winter your building stays warmer, and in the
summer it stays cooler. |
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Various performance criteria are available to suit a variety
of applications, providing the
maximum natural lighting while ensuring excellent
thermal performance. |
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Tempered Glass
is used where superior strength
and safety are important. When broken, tempered glass separates into small
pieces and falls out of its opening, which significantly reduces the possibility
of serious injury.
- Doors (Patio, Entrance, Storm and Sidelites)
- Windows (Fixed and Operable)
- Shower/Tub Enclosures
- Atriums
- Storefronts and Displays
- Partitions (such as Handrails)
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