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About Glass |
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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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