Latest Products in Commercial Glass
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GGI announced the addition of a 10-millimeter Reeded glass product to its line of traditional 4 mm and 6 mm offerings. Reeded patterned glass is widely used in shower doors, wall partitions and interior applications where a slightly obscure view is desirable for both privacy and aesthetics, according to the supplier. -
PPG Industries introduced Vistacool Atlantica, a moderately reflective, emerald green glass that combines high visible light transmittance and solar control performance. The glass offers architects and building owners a range of alternatives for achieving aesthetic and performance requirements in any climate zone, the manufacturer reports. In a standard 1-inch insulating glass unit with clear...
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From Cristacurva, Adapt-E-Glass provides solar control according to the hour of day. The glass is designed to vary the level of light transmittance as the sun rises, intensifies and sets, with the goal of minimizing glare and solar heat gain without diminishing natural light transmission. Adapt-E-Glass consists of a thermochromic interlayer laminated between two glass lites. The interlayer reacts... -
Cardinal CG Co. recently introduced LoE-i89, a new fourth surface (roomside) coated glass that replaces LoEi81. In addition to offering higher light transmittance and less reflectance, LoE-i89 delivers a center of glass U-Factor of 0.20 when coupled with Cardinal’s LoE3 or LoE2 glass and argon fill in a double-pane unit. Without argon—and with or without capillary tubes—the unit still delivers a...
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Garibaldi Glass introduced Double Vision, a decorative shadow box sealed unit that offers architects, designers and end-use customers new design possibilities. By decorating two surfaces— normally the No. 2 and the No. 3 surface—of a sealed unit with parts of a design, Garibaldi can create a threedimensional, or shadow box, appearance. The process can be used for both spandrel and vision... -
Hufcor’s frameless glass wall panels can be used in conjunction with custom specialty glass, including laminated, translucent and etched lites. The glass wall panels are available in heights up to 10 feet, 5 inches, and are mechanically fastened to top and bottom horizontal rails. They are available as single panels or paired, with two panels hinged together. Hufcor GL-1 singlepanel frameless... -
Vetrotech Saint-Gobain introduced Contraflam Ultimax, a fire-rated security glass product that meets standards for detention (ASTM F1915), bullet resistance (levels 1-8, UL752) and forced entry (UL972). Contraflam Ultimax is universally adaptable to the VDS framing system or any standard hollow metal frame system with matching security and fire ratings, according to Vetrotech. The glass is... -
Pilkington North America introduced Pilkington Graphite Blue, a body-tinted, solar-control glass that offers high daylight transmittance with a light blue-grey tint. This tint is the latest addition to the company's High Performance Tint product line that includes Pilkington Arctic Blue, Pilkington EverGreen and Pilkington SuperGrey.Pilkington Graphite Blue offers flexibility for innovative... -
Bendheim introduced Houdini Glass, a specialized decorative architectural glass that delivers the benefits of both privacy and daylight, according to the supplier. The low-iron, ultra-clear glass lets in maximum daylight, while its fine, micro-ribbed surface reduces glare and obscures the shapes of people and objects behind it. Houdini’s daylighting properties make it suitable for any... -
Guardian Reveal Glass transitions from transparent to opaque with the flip of a switch, according to the company. The high-quality float glass is laminated with a liquid crystal film and polyvinyl butyral interlayer. A low-voltage current renders the glass transparent, offering unobstructed views. Flip a switch to turn off the electrical current, and in less than one second, the glass becomes an...
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