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About
Glass
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Insulated Glass
Insulated Glass
units consist of two or more hermetically-sealed units 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 space contribute to the overall insulating efficiency of the glass.
Insulated Glass is ideal for any application where you want to reduce heat loss
and control air conditioning costs.
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All exterior building applications
(fixed and operable windows/doors) Curtain Walls Sloped / Overhead Glazing Non vision
(Spandrel) Locations.
Depending on the glass units selected, these units can also be designed for light
/ solar control, and decorative applications |
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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 lights 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 is also known as Soft Coat Low E (Low Emissivity). It has a metallic, or
oxide coating, that reduces solar
heat gain, and also prevents
heat loss. In other words, in the winter your building stays warmer, and in the
summer it stays cooler. 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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Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC)
SHGC is a measure of how much heat makes it through the glass to the interior of
the building, compared to the amount that strikes it. You can select glass to control
the amount of heat that the windows permit.
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Tempered Glass
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 Sidelights)
•Windows (Fixed and Operable)
•Shower/Tub Enclosures
•Atriums
•Storefronts and Displays
•Partitions (such as Handrails)
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