Glass NGP Section 20

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performance
data and
technical
support
The discovery of glassware in ancient
Mesopotamia has been dated to approximately
7000 years old. The use of glass as a building
material dates back to ancient Rome, about 30BC
to 345AD. The early methods of manufacture
was through blowing the glass into shape.
This technique produced low quality small sized
sheets mainly for use in windows. This method
was used well into the seventeenth century.
float glass manufacture

The twentieth century saw improvements in the method of glass
manufacture through better optical quality and larger panels.
Nevertheless, these improvements still produced glass with
slightly uneven or distorted surfaces. In order to improve the
optical qualities, both surfaces were sometimes required to be
ground and polished to achieve greater flatness and no distortion.
In 1952, Pilkington Glass invented the Float Process which
revolutionised glass manufacture. The process ensured high
optical quality, flatness and no distortion (see Diagram 20.1).
The float process begins with the mixing of raw materials
through the batch house (1). The raw materials are then fed into
a melting furnace (2) where they are heated to around 1700C.
The molten glass mixture then flows into a bath filled with
molten or liquid tin (3). The molten glass floats on top of the
tin in the float bath. The temperature now decreases to around
1100C and the hardening glass floats out of the tin bath into
the annealing chamber (4) until the temperature falls to around
700C. From the annealing chamber the glass is then cut (5)
into the required sheet sizes.
Due to the flat surface of the liquid tin, the float process creates
exceptionally flat glass sheets, absolutely free from distortion.
The float line process is a 24 hour a day non-stop operation.
A float line can be operated continuously for periods of around
10 years without repair or refit.
diagram 20.1: float glass manufacture

float glass manufacturing line
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Batch house
Furnace
Molten tin float bath
Annealing chamber
Cutting
glass performance data
table 20c: glass weights
table 20a:
major components of glass
mm kg/m2
2 5
%
3 7.5
Silica SiO2 7074
4 10
Soda Na2O 1215
5 12.5
Clear Soda Lime glass
Lime
CaO 810
Magnesium Oxide
MgO
3.54.5
6 15
8 20
K2O 0.30.8
10 25
Alumina AI2O3 0.02.0
12 30
FeO3 0.080.11
15 37.5
Potassium Oxide
Iron Oxide
19 47.5
25 62.5
table 20b:
general properties of glass
Refractive Index
Surface Reflectance
1.501.58
table 20d:
conversions and calculations
4% each side (total of 8%)
Softening Point
720730C
Specific Heat 0100C
0.20
Compressive strength (25mm cube)
248MPa
Tensile Strength Annealed
19.328.4 MPa
Tensile Strength Toughened
175 MPa
Co-efficient of Linear Expansion

(Room temperature to 350C)
9.0 x 106/C
Hardness Mohs Scale
6.0
Density
2500 kg/m3
Youngs Modulus (Elasticity)
69 GPa
Possions Ratio
0.23
Inches to Millimetres
1 inch = 25.4mm
Fahrenheit to Celsius
C = f 32 x 5 9
Square feet to Square metres
= 3.142857
Radius of a circle (r)

Diameter of a circle (D)
Circumference of a circle (C)
Area of a circle
Area of a square/rectangle
Perimeter or lineal measurement
of a square/rectangle (Lineal metre)
10.764 square foot = 1m2
Centre to outer edge

D=2xr
C = D
r2
Height x Width
Height + Width x 2
diagram 20.2: glass shapes

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breakage patterns
triangle
annealed float glass
3 sides
Annealed float glass does not resist high stresses from the
impact of an object. When broken, it shatters into large
sharp pieces.
quadrilateral
4 sides
pentagon
5 sides
hexagon
6 sides
laminated safety glass

Laminated safety glass has the about the same impact
strength resistance as that of annealed float glass
(e.g. 6mm = 6.38mm). If broken, glass remains intact on its
PVB interlayer and shards do not fly out. Because of its high
resistance to penetration, laminated glass is very safe and can
be used in a wide variety of applications.
septagon
7 sides
octagon
8 sides
heat strengthened glass
nonagon
Heat strengthened glass is about twice as strong as annealed

float glass and is used generally as a protection against thermal
breakage. It is not a Grade A Safety Glass.
9 sides
decagon
10 sides
toughened safety glass

Toughened safety glass is up to five times stronger than
annealed float glass and offers the highest resistance to
impact. It is ideal for applications in doors, shower screens etc.
If broken, the whole panel of glass shatters into small pieces
of blunt granules which are relatively safe. Additionally, the
shattered glass falls out quite easily.
diagram 20.3: glazing types

and surface positions
Thermal breakage occurs where annealed glass breaks due

to excessive temperature differences between the centre and
the edges of the glass. In this situation while the centre of the
glass starts to warm and expand, the edges remain cool thus
restricting the expansion, resulting in breakage.
single monolithic
1
thermal breakage
Wired, tinted, reflective, low-E coated glass and IGUs are

most susceptible to thermal breakage. Toughening or heat
strengthening will prevent thermal breakage. It is recommended
that a thermal assessment be carried out to determine the level
of stress and/or the possibility of breakage.
Consult our technical staff for more information.
inside
outside
laminated
2
factors influencing thermal

breakage
climate
Consideration should be given to minimum and maximum

daytime temperature differences. Breakages can occur, for
example with morning temperature rises where the glass can
heat up quickly while the edges remain cool.
edge quality
Annealed glass edges should be clean cut with minimal defects.
Thermally suspect laminated glass should have edges flat ground.
inside
outside
PVB Interlayer
double glazing IGU
2
3
4
Airspace
Low-E Coating #2 or #3
Inboard Lite
inside
outside
The chances of thermal breakage increase as the area of glass

and thickness increases because of potential cutting, glazing and
handling problems. Any damage introduced to the edge at these
stages can impact adversely on the thermal safety of the panel.
edge cover
Outboard Lite
panel size and thickness
The chance of breakage increases with edge cover over 40mm.

glazing material
Dark coloured materials will promote fewer edge temperature
differences than light coloured frames. Concrete and wood have
a higher thermal breakage factor than metal or plastic frames.
external shading devices
double glazing IGU

with laminated glass*
2 or 3
4
1
Airspace
Outboard Lite
outside
Inboard Lite
inside
PVB Interlayer
* Laminated glass can also be glazed as the outboard lite.
External shading devices, building overhangs and mullion or

column depth which may cast unfavourable shadows will
increase the possibility of breakage.
internal shading and back-up
material
Confined spaces can create excessive heat build up. Light
coloured blinds or venetians which reflect heat have a higher
thermal breakage factor than dark coloured ones. If there is
a gap of 50mm or more around the perimeter of the internal
shading device, the glass is considered ventilated and a lower
breakage factor is applied. In confined spaces such as spandrel
glass applications, the glass may be exposed to temperatures as
high as 70C.
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cooling and heating sources
table 20e: standards list
Direct air streams from these sources onto the glass surface can
create excessive temperature differences with resultant breakages.
0 Building Code of Australia;

0 R
elevant local and state statutory and regulatory
requirements;
IGUs or double glass units

Multiple panel glazing creates higher thermal stress on the
outside pane. Thus in certain situations, this pane may have to
be heat strengthened or toughened.
0 AS1288 Glass in Buildings Selection and

Installation;
film application
0 AS/NZS2080 Safety glass for land vehicles;

0 AS/NZS4666 Insulating glass units;
Application of film products, paper, posters or paint will

increase the possibility of thermal breakage.
0 AS/NZS4667 Quality requirements for cut to size

and processed glass;
0 AS/NZS4668 Glossary of terms used in the glass
and glazing industry;
thermal breakage risk

Glass type
Solar absorption
Clear
0 AS/NZS2208 Safety glazing materials in buildings;
Risk factor
18% Low
0 HB125 The glass and glazing handbook;

0 AS1170 Structural design actions;
Coloured/Tinted
3040% Medium
0 AS2047 Windows in Buildings;
High light transmitting

coating on coloured or tinted
4555%
0 AS4055 Wind loads for housing;
Reflective coating on clear
6070%
High
Reflective coating on
coloured or tinted
8085%
Very high
Medium to high
0 AS1428 Design for access and mobility;

0 AS3959 Construction of buildings in bushfire
prone areas;
0 AS3740 Waterproofing of wet areas within
residential buildings;
0 AS1926 Swimming pool safety;
thermal strength
0 AS2820 Gate units for private swimming pools;
Glass type
Strength
0 AS/NZS4284 Testing of building facades;
Toughened glass
Strong n
0 AS/NZS2343 Bullet resistant panels and elements;
Heat strengthened glass
Thin annealed float glass
Laminated annealed float glass
Thick annealed float glass
Thick annealed laminated glass
Patterned annealed glass
Wired glass
Weak n
0 AS3555 Building elements Testing and rating

for intruder resistance;
0 AS1735 Lifts, escalators and moving walks;
0 AS1530 Methods for fire tests on buildings
materials, components and structures;
0 AS/NZS1905 Components for the protection of
openings in fire resistant walls;
0 AS2366 Repair of laminated glass windscreens
fitted to road vehicles;
0 AS1799 Small pleasure boat code;
current standards list

Listed to the right are some of the common standards, codes
and regulations used in our industry. Please note that this list is
a guide only and the year that the standard was released has been
omitted. For the latest releases please consult the Building Code of
Australia, your local regulatory authority and Standards Australia.
0 AS5601 Gas installations;

0 AG601 Gas installations;
0 AS4551 Domestic gas cooking appliances;
0 AG101 Domestic gas cooking appliances;
0 AS/NZS4586 Slip resistance classification of new
pedestrian surface materials;
0 HB197 An introductory guide to the slip
resistance of pedestrian surface materials
0 AS1418 Cranes;
0 AS2380 Electrical equipment for explosive
atmospheres explosion protection
techniques;
0 AS4114 Spray painting booths.
glass surface damage1
sealants
For hundreds of years, the lustrous, hard and inert

characteristics of glass, coupled with its transparency, have
made it one of the worlds most desirable and used building
materials. Glass has been used in the construction industry
for many years on thousands of projects involving billions of
square metres of glass.
Organic sealants used in todays glazing systems may exude,

bleed or leach solvents, oils and/or plasticisers etc., under
normal weathering conditions. Depending on the type of
sealant used and the weathering conditions encountered,
residue from sealants can vary dramatically in content, degree
and the time period over which the residue continues to exude
from the sealant. Generally, the degree of residue from sealants
will diminish asymptotically over time. In the great majority
of projects, frequent cleaning of glass will remove deposits or
residue using normal wash and rinse glass cleaning methods.
No glass by itself, exudes, leaches or bleeds any residue or

stain causing materials.
water damage
Location of water sprinklers in relation to glass surfaces should
be considered early in design. Direct or wind blown hard water
spray from water sprinklers can produce tenaciously bonded
inorganic residues on glass surfaces. If spraying is repeated
and/or wet, dry spray cycles are permitted to remain in contact
with glass surfaces, for even short periods of time, costly
cleaning procedures may be required. Extended periods of
cyclic water spray without frequent cleaning of glass may
allow residue build up to develop which cannot be removed.
Glass replacement may be the only practical remedy.
runoff and glass damage

When water reaches a building, it is either reflected, absorbed
into the building materials, or allowed to run down the faade.
When this water is permitted to run down over masonry,
sealants etc., and onto the glass, the water can carry with it
contaminants that may react with and adhere with the glass
surface. These contaminates could lead to a residue or staining
that cannot be removed, which will permanently damage the
glass surface.
Glass may be damaged, etched or stained by a number of
materials typically used at a job site. Surface damage may be
caused by weld splatter and wind blown debris. Alkaline materials
such as concrete wash off and certain cleaning agents may
chemically attack the glass surfaces. Rust (iron oxide) will not
usually deteriorate the glass surface, but may be very difficult to
remove. Silicone concrete sealing materials can discolour glass
surfaces. It is good practice to protect glass surfaces whenever
practical during construction of the building. Special attention
should be paid to reflective glass. These are not any more
susceptible to damage than uncoated glass. However, scratches
and other damage on the coating are more noticeable. 2
1 E xtract from: C.O. Peterson, Jr, Director, Technical Services and Product
Development PPG November 30, 1981 Residue on Glass bulletin.
2 E xtract from: Metal Curtain Wall, Window, Store Front and Entrance
Guide Specifications Manual 1976 by Architectural Aluminium
Manufacturers Association.
When residue from sealants is allowed to remain in contact

with glass surfaces over a long period of time without frequent
washing of the glass, the residue may become tenaciously
bonded to the surface of the glass due to normal weathering.
If the residue is permitted to have a long residence time, very
costly cleaning techniques may be required to remove the
residue from glass surfaces.
Due to exuding, leaching or bleeding, sealants need not
necessarily be in direct contact with glass to produce a residue
on glass. If sealants are used in areas surrounding the glass
i.e. in metal expansion joints, parapet sealing, metal or masonry
weatherseals etc., residue from these sealants may still run
down and deposit on the glass surfaces either by gravity or
through the action of rain.
metals
Weathering steels, for example, release oxides while aging.
These oxide deposits should be removed from glass by regular
cleaning methods initiated during construction. If the metal
oxides are permitted to wash over glass and are permitted
to accumulate, they can leave a deposit that is tenaciously
adhered, requiring costly cleaning techniques to remove the
residue from the glass surface.
masonry
Staining (and in some cases, etching) of glass can result from
substances released from concrete facades and concrete
window frames. Rainfall can permeate concrete and then leach
alkaline materials from it and deposit them on the glass. In
some instances this may cause surface staining and etching.
Concrete frames at window heads should be designed so that
any runoff is directed away from the glass. Edge drips and a
second drip, as another line of defence, should be provided.
Precast panels and all other concrete for outdoor walls should
be processed for thorough mixing, full hydration and complete
curing. Concrete surface treatments (with acid, sandblasting,
grouting, waterproofing etc.) must be completed before glazing
begins. Any loose particles resulting from these operations
should be removed by normal wash, rinse and dry cleaning.
It is essential that these surface treatments be completed
prior to glazing. Glass should be examined weekly during
construction when it is installed adjacent to or below concrete
or other masonry surfaces which are exposed to weather.
When inspections reveals dirt, scum, alkali deposits or staining,
glass should be immediately washed.
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design recommendations
protection
Early in the design stage, architects should consider glazing

details designed to avoid water run-off onto glass surfaces.
The use of reveals, splays, flashing, drips etc. from sealants,
masonry or metals can minimize run-off and avoid the
deposition of residue onto the glass.
films
restoring surface damage

Depending on the level of glass surface damage, there are a
few restoring agents available. Products such as Calc-Off and
Renotec can remove mineral deposits, hard stains, rainbow
stains etc. These products renovate and protect the glass in a
single application (Diagram 20.4 illustrates how restoring agents work).
0 A
glass surface is not flat. Pollution will collect in the open
pores and is normally very difficult to remove (1);
0 D
uring the restoration with Calc-Off, the structure of the
glass surface will be altered. The tops of the glass will
be flattened out and pores are cleaned and filled with a
protective coating up. This is possible through Calc-Offs
special chemical structure. During this process all existing
pollution will be removed from the surface of the glass (2);
0 T he result is a flat glass surface, free from pollution. The
surface now has very low friction. This makes it very difficult
for pollution to stick to the surface. In addition, a silicone
based protecting layer has been added to the surface, making
future cleaning easier, cheaper and faster. Cleaning will also
be required less frequently. Storage problems like fungus,
stains, rainbow-stains will be avoided after application (3).
For instructions on protection and cleaning of low-E coated surfaces
(Reflective, Sungate 500, Sunergy) and mirror, refer to the relevant
section in this catalogue.
diagram 20.4:
glass restoring agents
Pollution
1
Tops flattened out
Pores cleaned out and filled with agent

Protective coating
Flattened out glass surface
3
Since National Glass has been manufacturing toughened glass,

this product has been supplied with a clear semi-bonding film
applied to both sides. This was done to protect toughened glass,
as a value added product, during handling and transportation.
Over time, customers have seized an opportunity to leave this
film in situ as a site protection measure, often for long periods.
National Glass supplies plastic film coated glass on the
following basis:
0 It should be removed within the manufacturers
recommended time frame. This time frame is generally
within one month of glazing and exposure to sunlight;
0 If used onsite, no responsibility is taken for (1) the effects
of damage to glass surface as a result of partial or full
removal of the film by wind and/or rain and (2) staining
that may occur as a result and (3) other contaminants that
may leach between the glass and film.
screens
Temporary screens may be required if other trades (i.e. welding,
sand blasting, floor sanding and cutting) are in progress near to
the glass to protect it from damaging off spray and particles.
storage
glass performance data
When storing glass, it should be leaned against a structural

frame with full vertical and horizontal support. The angle of
lean should be approximately 7 from the vertical. Paper should
be placed between the sheets to prevent rubbing or scratching
during storage or transport. If the glass is wet, the panels should
be removed and dried and paper interleaved with butcher paper.
calculating the glass

performance data
window 6.3
cleaning*
When cleaning glass use only soft, clean cloths, free from
grit with a mild soap, detergent or recommended glass cleaner
solution. This is to avoid any scratching or marking of the
surface. Excess cleaning solution should be removed with
squeegee and clean water immediately. Never use abrasive
cleaners on glass, otherwise the result is scratching. When
using tapes or adhesives, make sure they can be easily removed
with a clean gem blade or scraper and will not stain the glass.
When paint spots appear on the glass, they can be removed
with a gem blade or scraper in conjunction with glass cleaner.
Extra care should be taken with coated or reflective glass.
Abrasive cleaners or metal cleaning implements will scratch
coated surfaces. Fingerprints and dirt will be more noticeable
on reflective glass and requires more frequent cleaning.
On construction sites extra care will be required because of
the contaminants in the air and/or concrete run off. If any
staining is noticed, the glass should be cleaned immediately
and protected against further staining. Certain stains may not
be readily removed with standard cleaners and may require
specialist treatment.
* See also page 24.
Window 6.3 is an MS-Window based software-modelling

program used to determine the optical and thermal
performance properties of glass and windows. The program
was developed by LBNL (Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
USA). This program contains the International Glass Database
(IGDB), which is an extensive collection of glazing products
from around the world. This version of Window supersedes the
earlier versions, Window 4.1 and Window 5.2.
It is available to download from the internet at:
http://windows.lbl.gov/software/window/window.html .
NFRC 100-2001
A National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRCUSA)
document specifying the environmental conditions, (i.e. wind
speeds, internal and external temperatures, solar radiation levels
and heat transfer coefficients); and procedure used to determine
the performance characteristics of a glazing. The Australian
glass and glazing industry has adopted the NFRC 100-2010
methodology.
The NFRC is a non-profit organisation that administers the only
uniform, independent rating and labelling system for the energy
performance of windows, doors, skylights, and attachment
products in the United States. One of their main functions is
to establish uniform procedures for determining the various
energy performance ratings of glazing materials.
Different environmental conditions, eg. European, alter the
parameters used in the calculation of glass performance
data, resulting in different values. Care should be taken when
comparing performance figures to ensure they are calculated
using the same environmental conditions.
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definitions of performance
values
visible light internal

reflectance VLRi
solar control
This refers to the percentage level of visible light that is

reflected internally by a glass as detected by the human
eye. This is a useful measure when determining the level of
internal reflectance at night time. All glass products (apart from
specialty anti-reflecting products such as Amiran or Luxar)
have internal reflectances which make it difficult to see clearly
out of a window at night time (with lights on inside) conditions.
Internal reflectances increase with the use of reflective coated
glass products.
The energy emitted from our Sun is referred to as solar energy

or solar radiation. Solar control makes reference to the ability
of glass to control or reduce the suns direct heat energy on
a window. Solar control also refers to the ability of a glass to
reduce visible light and UV transmittance.
Look for the following performance values to measure
solar control:
0 Solar heat gain co-efficient (SHGC);
0 Visible light transmittance;
0 UV transmission.
thermal control
The Suns direct transmission on the glass is not the only way
in which heat is transferred. Heat is also transferred by method
of re-radiation, conduction and convection. Thermal control
refers to the ability of a glazing to resist heat transfer through
these three methods. (Similar to the functional performance of
batt or insulation foil for walls and ceilings).
Adding an additional pane of glass (IGU) and modifying the
surface of the glass with a low-E coating will improve the
insulation properties of the glass when compared to ordinary
non coated glass. These thermal or insulation improvements
work day and night in both summer and winter conditions,
reducing heat entry and heat loss. Only low-E coated glass and
IGUs can provide improved thermal control.
See also U-value.
visible light transmittance

VLT
This term is used to describe the percentage level of interior
daylight that a particular glass lets through. The higher the
number the brighter the interior will be.
visible light external

reflectance VLR
This refers to the percentage level of visible light that is
reflected externally by a glass as detected by the human eye.
This is a useful measure for glass where:
0 restrictions exist on the level of reflection allowed;
0 the higher the percentage number the greater the mirror
like appearance.
solar heat gain co-efficient

SHGC
Refers to the total amount of solar energy transmittance
entering a building through the glazing as heat gain. This
measure equates to the Suns direct transmittance energy (T)
plus the part of this energy absorbed by the glass and
re-radiated inside (E) (see Diagram 15.2, page 103). The lower the
number the less heat gain. Its most commonly used in regards
to the cooling of the building. SHGC can also be calculated as
86% of the Shading Co-efficient. 3mm clear float for example,
has a SHGC of 0.86.
The SHGC can also be stated in the following ways:
0 3mm clear lets in 86% of the suns total direct heat;
0 3 mm clear keeps out only 14% of the suns total
direct heat.
Another way to describe how the SHGC is used is in terms of
energy consumption in watts/m2.
For example the suns direct energy typically radiates on a hot
day 785 watts per m2 and 6mm Sunergy Green has a SHGC
of 0.42. If you multiply 785 watts x 0.42 (SHGC) you get
329 watts per m2 radiated into the building. In this example the
Sunergy glass is reducing the suns direct energy through the
glass into the building by 58%.
SHGC has a trade-off relationship with visible light trans
mittance. In general, the lower the SHGC, the lower the levels
of visible light which will be transmitted. This can in some
instances affect the amount of artificial lighting needed and the
interior brightness of a room. SHGC is sometimes also referred
to as the solar factor (SF).
shading co-efficient
This term indicates the total amount of solar energy that
passes through a glass as compared to 3mm clear float
(3mm clear float has a base factor of 1.00). The lower the
shading co-efficient value, the lower the level of heat entry
into a room or interior.
UV transmission
spectral selectivity
This refers to the percentage of the suns harmful ultra violet

light (UV) that is transmitted through glass. Ultra violet light
aids in fading and damaging furniture, carpets etc and can
be harmful to people. It is most commonly measured in the
300400nm wavelength range.
Spectrally selective glazing is generic terminology for

window glass that permits some portions of the solar spectrum
to enter a building while blocking others. This high performance
glazing admits as much daylight as possible while preventing
transmission of as much solar heat as possible. By controlling
solar heat gains in summer, preventing heat loss of interior
heat in winter, and allowing occupants to reduce electric
lighting use by making maximum use of daylight, spectrally
selective glazing significantly reduces building energy
consumption and peak demand.
U-value
U-value measures the rate of heat flow through the glazing
by conduction, convection and re-radiation. It does not measure
heat transfer by the Suns direct transmittance as measured by
the SHGC. It is a rating system used almost exclusively by the
window/glass industry worldwide. Other industries use the
R value for measuring insulation. U-value is measured in
watts per square metre per degree Celsius (Wm2K) difference.
The amount of heat energy transferred as measured by the
U-value can be calculated by taking for example 4mm clear float
with a U-value of 5.9w/m2C and multiplying the difference
between outdoor and indoor temperature (32C outside and
24C inside = 8C) > 5.9 x 8C = 47watts per m2 heat transferred
between the outside and inside. The lower the U-value the
better the thermal insulation properties of the glazing system.
The U-value is the reciprocal of the R value and either can be
calculated from the other e.g. U = 1/R or R = 1/U.
U and R values are variable and dependent upon climatic
conditions. That means that the transmittance of heat through
a glazing system changes. Therefore glass transmits heat at
varying rates depending upon the prevailing climatic condition.
When comparing glazing systems based upon U-value, it is
important that the climatic conditions used to model all the
systems are the same. The standard climate conditions used
to calculate U-values in this catalogue are based upon
NFRC 100 2001 methodology.
relative heat gain RHG W/m2

Relative heat gain combines the shading co-efficient with
U-value to measure the total heat gain for summer time
conditions. This is particularly useful for building designers to
determine air-conditioning loads.
The formula is:
SC (Shading co-efficient) x W/m2 (Direct solar intensity)
plus
U-value W/m2 (Summer U-value) x 8C (Difference between
outdoor and indoor temperature)
The conditions formulated to determine the RHG are by
ASHRAE (American Society for Heating, Refrigeration and
Air-conditioning Engineers).
See also page 104.
LSG ratio
Refers to the light-to-solar heat gain ratio and is calculated
by the visible light transmission (VLT) divided by SHGC. (The LSG
ratio is sometimes also referred to as the Luminous Efficacy or
Coolness Factor) which is calculated by the VLT divided by the
shading co-efficient not the SHGC).
The LSG ratio assists commercial and to a degree residential
building designers to calculate building energy efficiency.
However, LSG ratios on their own can be misleading. The primary
driver for building energy efficiency is a fast payback of costs
associated with implementation of energy efficient measures
and on-going lower energy costs. Low energy costs are achieved
through windows that have low SHGC (to control suns direct
solar heat), high visible light transmittance (VLT) and high levels
of thermal insulation for both summer heat gain and winter
heat loss (as measured by low U-value numbers). These three
performance values, SHGC, VLT and U-value have the biggest
impact on energy efficient glazing. The LSG ratio should also
be used in conjunction with occupant comfort factors such as
glare, UV and noise control. LSG ratios are used to determine
whether a glazing is spectrally selective.
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glass performance
values
az azuria
brz bronze
clr clear
c_blu
cool blue
et energytech
EV EVantage
grn green
gry grey
N Sunergy Neutral Sunergy
sg supergreen
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VLT
VLR
VLRi
Visible light Visible light Visible light
Shading
transmission reflectance reflectance co-efficient
SHGC U-value
Colour and type
External %
Internal %
W/m2K
single glazed monolithic

clear float
3mm 90 8 8
0.99
0.86
5.9
4mm 89 8 8
0.97
0.84
5.9
5mm 88 8 8
0.95
0.82
5.8
6mm 88 7 7
0.93
0.81
5.8
8mm 87 7 7
0.89
0.77
5.7
10mm 86 7 7
0.86
0.75
5.7
12mm 84 7 7
0.83
0.72
5.6
15mm 83 6 6
0.82
0.71
5.5
19mm 81 6 6
0.77
0.67
5.4
low-iron ultra clear

4mm Starphire 91 8 8
1.04
0.91
5.9
1.03
0.90
5.8
1.02
0.89
5.7
1.01
0.88
5.6
6mm SuperClear 91 8 8
1.03
0.90
5.8
tinted float glass

6mm Azuria 68 7 7
0.59
0.52
5.8
4mm Bronze (VFloat)
61
7
6
0.81
0.70
5.9
5mm Bronze (VFloat)
54
6
6
0.74
0.65
5.8
6mm Bronze (VFloat)
49
6
5
0.71
0.62
5.8
10mm Bronze (VFloat)
34
5
5
0.63
0.54
5.7
6mm Caribia 68 7 7
0.60
0.52
5.8
5mm Dark Grey
22
4
4
0.65
0.57
5.8
6mm Dark Grey
15
4
4
0.61
0.53
5.8
6mm Graylite 14 5 5
0.55
0.48
5.8
4mm Green Panasap
77
7
7
0.73
0.63
5.9
5mm Green Panasap
74
7
7
0.69
0.60
5.8
6mm Green Panasap
70
6
6
0.65
0.56
5.8
8mm Green Panasap
63
6
6
0.58
0.51
5.7
10mm Green Panasap
59
6
6
0.55
0.48
5.7
12mm Green Panasap
54
6
6
0.52
0.45
5.6
4mm Green (VFloat)
82
8
8
0.79
0.69
5.9
5mm Green (VFloat)
79
7
7
0.74
0.64
5.8
6mm Green (VFLoat)
77
7
7
0.71
0.62
5.8
10mm Green (VFloat)
63
6
6
0.57
0.49
5.7
4mm Grey (Euro)
56
6
6
0.79
0.69
5.9
5mm Grey (Euro)
50
5
5
0.74
0.65
5.8
6mm Grey (Euro)
44
5
5
0.70
0.61
5.8
8mm Grey (Euro)
34
5
5
0.63
0.55
5.7
10mm Grey (Euro)
26
4
4
0.57
0.50
5.7
12mm Grey (Euro)
20
4
4
0.53
0.46
5.6
6mm SuperBlue 53 6 6
0.60
0.52
5.8
10mm SuperBlue 41 5 5
0.52
0.45
5.7
4mm SuperGreen 73 8 8
0.67
0.58
5.9
0.64
0.56
5.8
0.61
0.53
5.8
6mm SuperGrey 9 4 4
0.41
0.36
5.8

VLT
VLR
VLRi
Shading
SHGC U-value
Colour and type
Internal %
W/m2K
External %
26
17
19
11
36
36
0.44
0.51
0.38
0.44
5.8
5.8
28
18
42
21
28
34
13
11
15
11
24
26
13
15
20
9
15
18
11
11
22
23
13
15
18
17
9
9
12
15
8
10
17
19
10
12
14
14
8
8
38
38
37
38
37
38
37
47
33
34
34
21
34
34
33
34
34
20
34
20
34
22
34
34
34
21
34
19
30
18
30
17
30
18
30
30
30
17
30
18
0.27
0.27
0.24
0.27
0.27
0.27
0.27
0.34
0.35
0.37
0.38
0.42
0.35
0.35
0.36
0.35
0.33
0.41
0.34
0.40
0.36
0.39
0.34
0.34
0.35
0.40
0.34
0.40
0.38
0.46
0.41
0.44
0.44
0.47
0.40
0.39
0.41
0.46
0.39
0.44
0.23
0.22
0.20
0.23
0.23
0.22
0.23
0.29
0.29
0.31
0.32
0.36
0.30
0.30
0.30
0.30
0.28
0.35
0.29
0.34
0.30
0.33
0.29
0.29
0.29
0.34
0.29
0.34
0.32
0.39
0.35
0.38
0.38
0.41
0.34
0.33
0.35
0.40
0.33
0.37
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5
5.7
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.8
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
4.9
5.8
4.9
5.8
4.9
5.8
4.9
4.9
4.9
5.8
4.9
5.8
5.3
5.8
5.3
5.8
5.3
5.8
5.3
5.3
5.3
5.8
5.3
5.8
reflective pyrolytic
6mm Solarcool Azuria (2)
6mm Solarcool Grey (2)
reflective vacuum coated: solarplus

6mm SS08 on Azuria float (2)
6mm SS08 on bronze float (2)
6mm SS08 on clear (2)
6mm SS08 on Dark Blue Panasap (2)
6mm SS08 on Evergreen float (2)
6mm SS08 on green float (2)
6mm SS08 on grey float (2)
6.38mm SS08 grey PVB laminated (3)
6mm SS22 on Azuria float (2)
6mm SS22 on bronze float (2)
6mm SS22 on clear float (2)
6.38mm SS22 clear PVB laminated (2)
6mm SS22 on Dark Blue Panasap (2)
6mm SS22 on Evergreen float (2)
6mm SS22 on green float (2)
6mm SS22 on grey float (2)
6mm TS21 on Azuria float (2)
6.38mm TS21 cool blue PVB laminated (3)
6mm TS21 on bronze float (2)
6.38mm TS21 bronze PVB laminated (3)
6mm TS21 on clear float (2)
6.38mm TS21 clear PVB laminated (2)
6mm TS21 on Dark Blue Panasap (2)
6mm TS21 on Evergreen float (2)
6mm TS21 on green float (2)
6.38mm TS21 green PVB laminated (3)
6mm TS21 on grey float (2)
6.38mm TS21 grey PVB laminated (3)
6mm TS30 on Azuria float (2)
6.38mm TS30 cool blue PVB laminated (3)
6mm TS30 on bronze float (2)
6.38mm TS30 bronze PVB laminated (3)
6mm TS30 on clear float (2)
6.38mm TS30 clear PVB laminated (2)
6mm TS30 on Dark Blue Panasap (2)
6mm TS30 on Evergreen float (2)
6mm TS30 on green float (2)
6.38mm TS30 green PVB laminated (3)
6mm TS30 on grey float (2)
6.38mm TS30 grey PVB laminated (3)
6
5
8
5
6
7
4
5
16
12
20
25
13
15
17
9
16
22
12
15
20
24
13
16
18
21
10
13
23
28
17
19
29
33
19
23
25
28
14
17
133

VLT
VLR
VLRi
Shading
SHGC U-value
134
Colour and type
Internal %
W/m2K
External %
59
82
39
71
7
10
6
9
9
11
9
11
0.60
0.79
0.58
0.59
0.52
0.68
0.50
0.50
3.6
3.6
3.6
3.6
83
81
79
11
11
11
11
12
12
0.83
0.80
0.76
0.72
0.70
0.66
3.7
3.6
3.6
68
32
49
56
39
23
10
16
19
12
26
27
27
27
27
0.73
0.48
0.43
0.53
0.42
0.63
0.42
0.38
0.46
0.37
3.8
3.8
3.8
3.8
3.8
81
70
47
11
10
8
11
11
10
0.78
0.57
0.51
0.68
0.50
0.44
3.6
3.6
3.6
61
63
30
8
9
5
10
10
8
0.62
0.62
0.42
0.54
0.54
0.37
3.7
3.7
3.7
68
68
66
56
56
34
9
9
8
7
7
5
10
10
10
9
9
9
0.70
0.69
0.66
0.51
0.49
0.50
0.61
0.60
0.58
0.45
0.42
0.43
4.2
4.1
4.1
4.1
4.1
4.1
low-E coated
comfortplus
6.38mm Neutral 59 (2)
6.38mm Clear 82 (2)
6.38mm Grey 40 (2)
6.38mm Green 71 (2)
energytech
4mm et (2)
6mm et (2)
10mm et (2)
evantage
6mm Clear EV (2)
6mm Grey Ev (2)
6mm SuperGreen EV (2)
6mm Blue/Green EV (2)
6mm SuperBlue EV (2)
solect
6.38mm clear (2)
6.38mm green (2)
6.38mm grey (2)
soltech
4mm Soltech (2)
6mm Soltech (2)
6mm Soltech Grey (2)
sunergy (2)
4mm Neutral (2)
6mm Neutral (2)
10mm Neutral (2)
6mm Azur (blue) (2)
6mm Green (2)
6mm Grey (2)

VLT
VLR
VLRi
Shading

Thickness transmission reflectance reflectance co-efficient
SHGC U-value
Colour and type
mm
External %
Internal %
W/m2K
sunergy laminated
3mm clr / 0.38mm clr PVB / 3mm N Sunergy (4)
4mm grn / 0.38mm clr PVB / 4mm N Sunergy (4)
6.38 (Neutral) 67
8.38
67
10.38
66
12.38
66
6.76
67
8.76
67
10.76
66
12.76
65
8.38
60
10.38
59
12.38
56
8.76
59
10.76
59
12.76
56
9
9
8
8
9
9
8
8
8
8
7
8
8
7
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
0.67
0.66
0.65
0.63
0.67
0.66
0.65
0.63
0.55
0.55
0.51
0.55
0.54
0.51
0.58
0.57
0.56
0.55
0.58
0.57
0.56
0.54
0.47
0.47
0.44
0.47
0.47
0.44
4.1
4.1
4.0
4.0
4.1
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.1
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0

VLT
VLR
VLRi
Shading

SHGC U-value
Colour and type
mm
External %
Internal %
W/m2K
sunergy laminated continued

4mm gry / 0.38mm clr PVB / 4mm N Sunergy (4)
4mm sg / 0.38mm clr PVB / 4mm N Sunergy (4)
6mm az / 0.38mm clr PVB / 6mm N Sunergy (4)
6mm az / 0.76mm clr PVB / 6mm N Sunergy (4)
3mm clr / 0.38mm grn PVB / 3mm N Sunergy (4)
3mm clr / 0.38mm gry PVB / 3mm N Sunergy (4)
3mm clr / 0.38mm brz PVB / 3mm N Sunergy (4)
3mm clr / 0.38mm c_blu PVB / 3mm N Sunergy (4)
4mm clr / 0.38mm clr PVB / 6mm grn Sunergy (4)
4mm clr / 0.38mm clr PVB / 6mm azur Sunergy (4)
8.38
41
6
9
0.51
0.44
4.1
10.38
40
6
9
0.51
0.43
4.0
12.38
33
5
9
0.46
0.39
4.0
8.76
41
6
9
0.51
0.44
4.0
10.76
40
6
9
0.51
0.43
4.0
12.76
33
5
9
0.46
0.39
4.0
8.38
55
7
9
0.48
0.41
4.1
10.38
54
7
9
0.48
0.41
4.0
12.38
49
7
9
0.44
0.38
4.0
8.76
54
7
9
0.48
0.41
4.0
10.76
54
7
9
0.48
0.41
4.0
12.76
49
7
9
0.44
0.38
4.0
12.38
50
7
9
0.44
0.37
4.0
12.76
50
7
9
0.44
0.37
4.0
6.38 (Green) 55
7
10
0.61 0.52 4.1
8.38
55
7
9
0.60
0.51
4.1
10.38
54
7
9
0.59
0.50
4.0
12.38
54
7
9
0.58
0.49
4.0
6.76
55
7
10
0.61
0.52
4.1
8.76
54
7
9
0.60
0.51
4.0
10.76
54
7
9
0.59
0.50
4.0
12.76
53
7
9
0.58
0.49
4.0
6.38 (Grey)
32 5 9
0.51
0.44
4.1
8.38
32
5
9
0.50
0.43
4.1
10.38
32
5
9
0.49
0.42
4.0
12.38
31
5
9
0.49
0.41
4.0
6.76
33
5
9
0.51
0.44
4.1
8.76
33
5
9
0.50
0.43
4.0
10.76
33
5
9
0.49
0.42
4.0
12.76
32
5
9
0.49
0.41
4.0
6.38
40
6
9
0.54
0.46
4.1
8.38
40
6
9
0.53
0.45
4.1
10.38
39
6
9
0.52
0.44
4.0
12.38
39
6
9
0.51
0.44
4.0
6.38 (Cool Blue) 59
8
10
0.64
0.55
4.1
8.38
59
8
10
0.62
0.54
4.1
10.38
58
8
10
0.61
0.53
4.0
12.38
58
8
10
0.60
0.52
4.0
10.38
54
7
9
0.48
0.41
4.0
11.52
54
7
9
0.48
0.41
3.9
12.38
54
7
9
0.47
0.40
4.0
13.52
54
7
9
0.47
0.40
3.9
10.38
54
7
9
0.50
0.43
4.0
11.52
54
7
9
0.50
0.43
3.9
12.38
54
7
9
0.49
0.42
4.0
13.52
54
7
9
0.49
0.42
3.9
sungate 500
4mm Sungate 500 (2)
6mm Sungate 500 (2)
83
82
11
11
11
11
0.84
0.81
0.73
0.70
3.9
3.9
54
62
8
9
10
11
0.43
0.45
0.37
0.39
4.0
3.7
XIR 72-47 laminated

6mm clr / XIR film / PVB / 6mm N Sunergy (4)
6mm clr / XIR film / PVB / 6mm et (4)
12.76
12.76
135

VLT
VLR
VLRi
Shading
SHGC U-value
136
Colour and type
External %
Internal %
W/m2K
laminated
clear
6.38mm 88 9 9
0.92
0.79
5.8
6.76mm 88 9 9
0.91
0.79
5.7
8.38mm 86 9 9
0.87
0.75
5.7
8.76mm 87 9 9
0.86
0.75
5.6
10.38mm 85 9 9
0.84
0.72
5.6
10.76mm 85 9 9
0.83
0.72
5.6
12.38mm 84 8 8
0.81
0.70
5.6
12.76mm 84 9 9
0.80
0.70
5.5
tinted PVB
6.38mm Bronze 53 7 7
0.75
0.65
5.8
6.38mm Cool Blue
74
7
7
0.86
0.75
5.8
6.38mm Green 72 8 8
0.84
0.73
5.8
6.38mm Grey 44 6 6
0.72
0.62
5.8
8.38mm Bronze 51 7 7
0.71
0.61
5.7
8.38mm Cool Blue
73
8
8
0.82
0.71
5.7
8.38mm Green 70 8 8
0.79
0.69
5.7
8.38mm Grey 43 6 6
0.69
0.59
5.7
10.38mm Bronze 50 6 6
0.69
0.59
5.6
10.38mm Cool Blue
72
8
8
0.80
0.69
5.6
10.38mm Green 69 8 8
0.77
0.66
5.6
10.38mm Grey 42 6 6
0.67
0.58
5.6
12.38mm Bronze 50 6 6
0.67
0.58
5.6
12.38mm Cool Blue
70
8
8
0.77
0.66
5.6
12.38mm Green 69 7 7
0.75
0.65
5.6
12.38mm Grey 43 7 7
0.65
0.56
5.6
6.38mm SuperGreen 65 7 7
0.58
0.50
5.7
white translucent PVB

6.38mm 58 6 6
0.76
0.66
5.8
8.38mm 57 6 6
0.74
0.64
5.7
10.38mm 56 6 6
0.72
0.62
5.6
12.38mm 56 6 6
0.71
0.61
5.6

VLT
VLR
VLRi
Shading

SHGC U-value
Colour and type
Internal %
W/m2K
mm
External %
12
14
81
80
15
15
15
15
0.88
0.85
0.76
0.74
3.1
3.1
18
20
22
24
81
80
79
78
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
0.88
0.85
0.84
0.81
0.77
0.74
0.72
0.70
2.7
2.7
2.7
2.7
12
14
81
80
15
15
15
15
0.88
0.85
0.76
0.74
2.8
2.8
IGUs double glazing

clear (6mm air)
3mm clr / 6mm / 3mm clr
clear (12mm air)

clear (6mm argon gas filled)

3mm clr / 6mm arg / 3mm clr

VLT
VLR
VLRi
Shading

SHGC U-value
Colour and type
mm
External %
81
81
80
79
15
15
14
15
Internal %
W/m2K
IGUs double glazing continued

clear (12mm argon gas filled)
18
20
22
24
15
15
14
15
0.88
0.86
0.84
0.82
0.77
0.75
0.73
0.71
2.6
2.6
2.6
2.5
16
17
0.79
0.73
0.69
0.63
2.1
2.1
clear with energytech low-E (6mm argon gas filled)

4mm clr / 6mm / 4mm et (3)
4mm et (2) / 6mm / 4mm clr
14
14
74
74
17
16
clear with energytech low-E (12mm argon gas filled)

4mm clr / 12mm arg / 4mm et (3)
6mm clr / 12mm arg / 6mm et (3)
4mm et (2) / 12mm arg / 4mm clr
6mm et (2) / 12mm arg / 6mm clr
4mm et (2) / 12mm arg / 4mm et (3)
6mm et (2) / 12mm arg / 6mm et (3)
6.38mm clr / 12mm arg / 6mm et (3)
20
24
20
24
20
24
24.38
74
73
74
73
68
68
73
17
17
16
16
18
17
17
16
16
17
17
18
17
16
0.81
0.78
0.73
0.71
0.70
0.69
0.76
0.70
0.68
0.64
0.62
0.61
0.60
0.66
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.5
1.5
1.6
14
14
14
73
50
66
13
8
11
14
12
13
0.67
0.64
0.58
0.58
0.56
0.48
3.1
3.1
3.1
24
24
24
22
24
20
22
24
20
22
24
24
20
22
24
24
61
43
60
19
14
73
70
68
50
42
37
47
66
62
59
8
10
7
10
5
4
13
12
12
8
7
7
8
11
10
10
4
13
12
13
11
11
14
13
13
12
12
11
12
13
13
12
11
0.45
0.57
0.46
0.50
0.46
0.67
0.60
0.57
0.64
0.57
0.52
0.46
0.54
0.50
0.47
0.25
0.39
0.50
0.40
0.44
0.40
0.58
0.52
0.50
0.55
0.50
0.46
0.40
0.47
0.44
0.41
0.22
2.7
2.7
2.7
2.7
2.7
2.7
2.7
2.7
2.7
2.7
2.7
2.7
2.7
2.7
2.7
2.7
14
14
14
73
50
66
13
8
11
14
12
13
0.67
0.64
0.54
0.58
0.56
0.47
2.9
2.9
2.9
tinted (6mm air)

4mm Green / 6mm / 4mm clr
4mm Grey / 6mm / 4mm clr
4mm SuperGreen / 6mm / 4mm clr
tinted (12mm air)

6mm Azuria / 12mm / 6mm clr
6mm Bronze / 12mm / 6mm clr
6mm Caribia / 12mm / 6mm clr
5mm Dark Grey / 12mm / 5mm clr
6mm SuperBlue / 12mm / 6mm clr
6mm SuperGrey / 12mm / 6mm clr
tinted (6mm argon gas filled)

137

VLT
VLR
VLRi
Shading

SHGC U-value
138
Colour and type
mm
External %
61
43
60
19
14
73
70
68
50
42
37
47
66
62
59
8
10
7
10
5
5
13
12
12
8
7
7
8
11
10
10
4
Internal %
W/m2K

tinted (12mm argon gas filled)
6mm Azuria / 12mm / 6mm clr
6mm Bronze / 12mm / 6mm clr
6mm Caribia / 12mm / 6mm clr
6mm SuperBlue / 12mm / 6mm clr
6mm SuperGrey / 12mm / 6mm clr
24
24
24
22
24
20
22
24
20
22
24
24
20
22
24
24
13
12
13
11
11
14
13
13
12
12
11
12
13
13
12
11
0.45
0.57
0.45
0.50
0.45
0.66
0.60
0.57
0.63
0.57
0.52
0.45
0.54
0.50
0.46
0.24
0.39
0.50
0.39
0.43
0.39
0.58
0.52
0.50
0.55
0.50
0.45
0.39
0.47
0.43
0.40
0.21
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
16
15
15
0.60
0.58
0.48
0.53
0.50
0.42
2.1
2.1
2.1
tinted with energytech low-E (6mm argon gas filled)

4mm Green / 6mm / 4mm et (3)
4mm Grey / 6mm / 4mm et (3)
4mm SuperGreen / 6mm / 4mm et (3)
14
14
14
68
46
61
15
9
13
tinted with energytech low-E (12mm argon gas filled)

6mm Azuria / 12mm / 6mm et (3)
6mm Bronze / 12mm / 6mm et (3)
6mm Caribia / 12mm / 6mm et (3)
5mm Dark Grey / 12mm / 4mm et (3)
6mm Dark Grey / 12mm / 6mm et (3)
6mm SuperBlue / 12mm / 6mm et (3)
6mm SuperGrey / 12mm / 6mm et (3)
6.38mm grey / 12mm / 6mm et (3)
6.38mm green / 12mm / 6mm et (3)
24
24
24
21
24
20
21
24
20
21
24
24
20
21
24
24
24.38
24.38
56
40
56
18
13
68
66
63
46
39
34
43
61
59
55
7
35
59
12
8
12
5
5
15
15
14
9
8
7
9
13
12
12
4
7
12
15
14
15
14
14
16
16
16
15
14
14
15
15
15
15
13
14
15
0.38
0.51
0.38
0.44
0.39
0.60
0.54
0.51
0.57
0.50
0.46
0.38
0.47
0.43
0.39
0.17
0.52
0.67
0.33
0.44
0.33
0.38
0.34
0.52
0.47
0.44
0.50
0.44
0.40
0.33
0.41
0.38
0.34
0.14
0.45
0.58
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
24
24
24
24
24
61
29
44
51
35
27
10
17
21
13
28
29
29
29
29
0.64
0.39
0.34
0.44
0.33
0.56
0.34
0.30
0.38
0.29
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
24
24
24
24
24
61
29
44
51
35
27
10
17
21
13
28
29
29
29
29
0.64
0.38
0.33
0.43
0.32
0.56
0.33
0.29
0.38
0.28
1.7
1.7
1.7
1.7
1.7
evantage (12mm air)

6mm Clear EV (2) / 12mm / 6mm clr
6mm Grey EV (2) / 12mm / 6mm clr
6mm SuperGreen EV (2) / 12mm / 6mm clr
6mm Blue / Green EV (2) / 12mm / 6mm clr
6mm SuperBlue EV (2) / 12mm / 6mm clr
evantage (12mm argon filled)

6mm Clear EV (2) / 12mm / 6mm clr
6mm Grey EV (2) / 12mm / 6mm clr
6mm SuperGreen EV (2) / 12mm / 6mm clr
6mm Blue / Green EV (2) / 12mm / 6mm clr
6mm SuperBlue EV (2) / 12mm / 6mm clr

VLT
VLR
VLRi
Shading

SHGC U-value
Colour and type
mm
Internal %
W/m2K
External %
20
24
24
55
56
26
11
11
6
16
15
13
0.53
0.53
0.33
0.46
0.46
0.27
1.9
1.9
1.9
20
24
24
55
56
26
11
11
6
16
15
13
0.53
0.52
0.32
0.46
0.45
0.27
1.6
1.6
1.6
14
14
62
62
12
16
16
12
0.62
0.74
0.54
0.65
2.7
2.7
20
24
30
20
24
24
24
24
23.38
23.38
62
60
58
62
60
49
50
30
60
29
12
12
12
16
15
10
10
6
13
6
16
15
15
12
12
15
15
14
16
15
0.61
0.59
0.56
0.76
0.72
0.41
0.39
0.39
0.57
0.40
0.53
0.51
0.48
0.66
0.63
0.36
0.34
0.34
0.50
0.35
2.1
2.1
2.1
2.1
2.1
2.1
2.1
2.1
2.1
2.1
14
14
62
62
12
16
16
12
0.61
0.75
0.53
0.65
2.3
2.3
20
24
30
20
24
24
24
24
23.38
23.38
62
60
58
62
60
50
50
30
60
29
12
12
12
16
15
10
10
6
13
6
16
15
15
12
12
15
15
14
16
15
0.61
0.58
0.56
0.77
0.73
0.41
0.38
0.38
0.57
0.40
0.53
0.51
0.48
0.67
0.63
0.35
0.33
0.33
0.50
0.35
1.9
1.9
1.8
1.9
1.9
1.9
1.9
1.9
2.1
2.1
23
15
19
11
37
36
0.29
0.36
0.25
0.32
2.7
2.7
20
11
37
36
0.28
0.36
0.25
0.31
2.5
2.5
20
11
36
36
0.23
0.30
0.20
0.26
1.9
1.9

soltech (12mm air)
4mm Soltech (2) / 12mm / 4mm clr
6mm Soltech Grey (2) / 12mm / 6mm clr
soltech (12mm argon filled)

6mm Soltech Grey (2) / 12mm / 6mm clr
sunergy (6mm air)

4mm N Sunergy (2) / 6mm / 4mm clr
4mm clr / 6mm clr / 4mm N Sunergy (3)
sunergy (12mm air)

4mm clr / 12mm / 4mm N Sunergy (3)
6mm azur Sunergy (2) / 12mm / 6mm clr
6mm green Sunergy (2) / 12mm / 6mm clr
6mm grey Sunergy (2) 12mm / 6mm clr
6.38mm Sunergy clr PVB (2) / 12mm / 5mm clr
6.38mm Sunergy gry PVB (2) / 12mm / 5mm clr
sunergy (6mm argon filled)

4mm clr / 6mm clr / 4mm N Sunergy (3)
sunergy (12mm argon filled)

6mm azur Sunergy (2) / 12mm / 6mm clr
6mm green Sunergy (2) / 12mm / 6mm clr
6mm grey Sunergy (2) 12mm / 6mm clr
6.38mm Sunergy clr PVB (2) / 12mm / 5mm clr
6.38mm Sunergy gry PVB (2) / 12mm / 5mm clr
solarcool with clear (12mm air)

6mm Solarcool Azuria (2) / 12mm / 6mm clr
6mm Solarcool Grey (2) / 12mm / 6mm clr
24
24
solarcool with clear (12mm argon gas filled)

6mm Solarcool Azuria (2) / 12mm arg / 6mm clr
6mm Solarcool Grey (2) / 12mm arg / 6mm clr
24
24
23
15
solarcool with energytech low-E (12mm air)

6mm Solarcool Azuria (2) / 12mm arg / 6mm et (3)
6mm Solarcool Grey (2) / 12mm arg / 6mm et (3)
24
24
22
15
139

VLT
VLR
VLRi
Shading

SHGC U-value
140
Colour and type
mm
External %
Internal %
W/m2K

solarcool with energytech low-E (12mm argon gas filled)
6mm Solarcool Azuria (2) / 12mm arg / 6mm et (3)
6mm Solarcool Grey (2) / 12mm arg / 6mm et (3)
24
24
22
15
20
11
36
36
0.22
0.29
0.19
0.25
1.6
1.6
35
35
35
35
35
35
35
35
36
35
35
36
36
36
32
32
33
32
32
32
32
0.22
0.25
0.27
0.23
0.22
0.24
0.23
0.21
0.23
0.25
0.22
0.22
0.23
0.22
0.25
0.29
0.33
0.27
0.26
0.28
0.26
0.19
0.21
0.23
0.20
0.19
0.20
0.19
0.18
0.20
0.22
0.19
0.19
0.20
0.19
0.21
0.25
0.28
0.23
0.22
0.24
0.22
2.4
2.4
2.4
2.4
2.4
2.4
2.4
2.4
2.4
2.4
2.4
2.4
2.4
2.4
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
reflective vacuum coated: solarplus (12mm air)

6mm SS22 on Azuria float (2) / 12mm air / 6mm clr
6mm SS22 on bronze float (2) / 12mm air / 6mm clr
6mm SS22 on clear float (2) / 12mm air / 6mm clr
6mm SS22 on Dark Blue (2) / 12mm air / 6mm clr
6mm SS22 on Evergreen float (2) / 12mm air / 6mm clr
6mm SS22 on green float (2) / 12mm air / 6mm clr
6mm SS22 on grey float (2) / 12mm air / 6mm clr
6mm TS21 on Azuria float (2) / 12mm air / 6mm clr
6mm TS21 on bronze float (2) / 12mm air / 6mm clr
6mm TS21 on clear float (2) / 12mm air / 6mm clr
6mm TS21 on Dark Blue (2) / 12mm air / 6mm clr
6mm TS21 on Evergreen float (2) / 12mm air / 6mm clr
6mm TS21 on green float (2) / 12mm air / 6mm clr
6mm TS21 on grey float (2) / 12mm air / 6mm clr
6mm TS30 on Azuria float (2) / 12mm air / 6mm clr
6mm TS30 on bronze float (2) / 12mm air / 6mm clr
6mm TS30 on clear float (2) / 12mm air / 6mm clr
6mm TS30 on Dark Blue (2) / 12mm air / 6mm clr
6mm TS30 on Evergreen float (2) / 12mm air / 6mm clr
6mm TS30 on green float (2) / 12mm air / 6mm clr
6mm TS30 on grey float (2) / 12mm air / 6mm clr
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
15
11
18
12
14
16
8
14
11
19
12
14
16
9
21
16
27
17
20
23
13
15
11
24
13
17
20
9
16
11
23
13
15
18
9
12
9
18
10
12
15
8
reflective vacuum coated solarplus with energytech low E (12mm air)

6mm SS22 on Azuria float (2) / 12mm air / 6mm et (3)
6mm SS22 on bronze float (2) / 12mm air / 6mm et (3)
6mm SS22 on clear float (2) / 12mm air / 6mm et (3)
6mm SS22 on Dark Blue (2) / 12mm air / 6mm et (3)
6mm SS22 on Evergreen float (2) / 12mm air / 6mm et (3)
6mm SS22 on green float (2) / 12mm air / 6mm et (3)
6mm SS22 on grey float (2) / 12mm air / 6mm et (3)
6mm TS21 on Azuria float (2) / 12mm air / 6mm et (3)
6mm TS21 on bronze float (2) / 12mm air / 6mm et (3)
6mm TS21 on clear float (2) / 12mm air / 6mm et (3)
6mm TS21 on Dark Blue (2) / 12mm air / 6mm et (3)
6mm TS21 on Evergreen float (2) / 12mm air / 6mm et (3)
6mm TS21 on green float (2) / 12mm air / 6mm et (3)
6mm TS21 on grey float (2) / 12mm air / 6mm et (3)
6mm TS30 on Azuria float (2) / 12mm air / 6mm et (3)
6mm TS30 on bronze float (2) / 12mm air / 6mm et (3)
6mm TS30 on clear float (2) / 12mm air / 6mm et (3)
6mm TS30 on Dark Blue (2) / 12mm air / 6mm et (3)
6mm TS30 on Evergreen float (2) / 12mm air / 6mm et (3)
6mm TS30 on green float (2) / 12mm air / 6mm et (3)
6mm TS30 on grey float (2) / 12mm air / 6mm et (3)
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
14
10
17
11
13
15
8
13
10
17
11
13
15
8
19
15
25
16
19
22
12
16
11
24
14
17
20
9
16
11
23
13
15
18
9
12
9
18
10
13
15
8
33
33
33
34
34
33
34
34
34
34
34
34
34
34
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
0.18
0.20
0.24
0.19
0.18
0.19
0.18
0.17
0.19
0.22
0.18
0.17
0.19
0.17
0.20
0.24
0.29
0.22
0.21
0.23
0.21
0.15
0.18
0.20
0.16
0.15
0.17
0.16
0.15
0.16
0.19
0.15
0.15
0.16
0.15
0.17
0.21
0.25
0.19
0.18
0.20
0.18
1.9
1.9
1.9
1.9
1.9
1.9
1.9
1.9
1.9
1.9
1.9
1.9
1.9
1.9
1.9
1.9
1.9
1.9
1.9
1.9
1.9
optiview anti reflecting glass

6.38mm 92 1.7 1.7
0.89
0.77
4.6
12.38mm 90 1.6 1.6
0.83
0.72
4.4
* All performance data is calculated using Window 6.3 NFRC 100-2010 conditions producing centre of glass values.
product trade names

141
Abstracto
Wired glass.
Activ Pilkington
Self cleaning glass.
AFG Hi-Performance
AFG/AFGD
Reflective and/or low-E coated
Glass: Vacuum coated monolithic
and laminated glass.
Amiran Schott
Anti-reflecting glass.
Antelio St Gobain
Pyrolytic coated reflective glass.
Anti-bandit Pilkington
11.52mm laminated glass.
Anti-Fade Pilkington
Range of UV reduction glass.
Antisun Pilkington
Body tinted/toned glass.
B-270 Schott
No iron glass designed for motion
picture projection rooms.
Belgium Grey Glaverbel
Body tinted/toned glass: Old green
grey float.
Refer Austint/Comfortone/Optifloat
range.
Armourfloat Pilkington
Toughened glass.
Aquavue PG
Patterned glass.
ArmaClear G.James Glass
Range of security and bullet
resistant glass products.
Atlantica PPG
Body tinted/toned glass:
Darker and superior performer
to normal green glass.
Formerly known as Solargreen.
Austint Pilkington
Body tinted/toned glass: Standard
grey, bronze and green range.
See also Comfortone/Optifloat range.
Arctic Blue Pilkington

Body tinted/toned glass: Blue float.
Arctic Blue Eclipse Pilkington
Asian Blue
Body tinted/toned glass: Generic
name for blue tinted glass from
various Asian manufacturers.
Azuria PPG
Body tinted/toned glass: Sky blue
(non reflective blue float).
Formerly known as Azurlite.
Azurlite PPG
Body tinted/toned glass: Sky blue
(non reflective blue float).
Not available.
Bioclean Saint Gobain

Low maintenance, easy cleaning
glass.
Blackpearl Glaverbel
8mm thick dark black coloured
pyrolytic coated temperable
spandrel glass.
Borofloat Schott
Heat resistant glass: Rated to 450C.
Borosilicate
Refer Borofloat.
Broadline Pilkington
Patterned glass.
C
Cardinal Cardinal
Reflective vacuum coated glass.
Caribia PPG
Cathedral Pilkington
Patterned glass.
ChromaFusion DuPont
Decorative interlayers for
laminated glass.
CIP
Method of laminated glass
manufacture.
Clear Polished Wired Glass
Wired glass and used in fire
resistant glazing.
See also Georgian Polished Wired.
Colourback Pilkington
Ceramic based painted glass.
Colourclad Pilkington
Colourlite G.James Glass
Comfort E & TI AFG
Range of pyrolytic and vacuum
coated low-E glass.
ComfortPlus Viridian
Laminated glass with low-E
coating.
ComfortSave Viridian
Monolithic clear and neutral
coloured pyrolytic low-E
coated glass.
ComforTone Pilkington
Standard 4/5mm grey, bronze,
green range and laminated glass.
See also Optifloat range.
Contraflam St Gobain
Heat and fire resistant safety glass
sealed glazing unit with clear heat
absorbing gel.
Cool-lite St Gobain
Reflective vacuum coated glass.
Cool-lite SKN 0xx St Gobain
Low Iron Diamant low-E vacuum
coated glass.
Cool-lite ST St Gobain
Clear or Parsol Green temperable
vacuum coated glass.
Coolpane Architectural Glass
International
Reflective vacuum coated
monolithic and laminated glass.
Corella
Patterned glass.
Crosslite
Patterned glass.
Crossreed
Patterned glass.
Cyclone Resistant
Laminated glass and framing
system designed to resist
penetration of flying debris in the
event of breakage.
D
Dark Grey Asahimas
Standard dark grey tinted glass.
Datastop Pilkington
Glass designed to reduce
transmission of electromagnetic
radiation.
Decorative Formed Pilkington
Kiln fired formed glass (slumped).
DecorColour - Viridian
See also Vanceva.
DecorMirror - Viridian
Clear and tinted mirror glass.
DecorMirror Safe - Viridian
Vinyl Back mirror.
DecorPattern - Viridian
Range of Pilkington white and
toned patterned and wired glass.
DecorPanel Viridian
Grade A painted vinyl backed glass.
DecorSatin Viridian
Acid etched glass.
Delta
Wired glass.
Diamant St Gobain
Low-iron ultra clear glass.
DiamondGuard SRG
Scratch resistant glass.
Diffused
2mm thick non reflective picture
framing glass.
DigiGlass
Image creations in laminated glass.
DuPont
Interlayer manufacturer for
laminated glass.
DuPont Sentry Glass
Expressions DuPont
Images creations in laminated
glass.
E
Eclipse Pilkington
Pyrolytic coated reflective glass:
Grey, bronze, blue-green, gold, clear,
Evergreen and Arctic Blue colours.
Eclipse Advantage Pilkington
Pyrolytic coated reflective low-E
glass: Grey, bronze, blue-green, clear,
Evergreen and Arctic Blue colours.
Eglas St Gobain
Heatable glass.
Ekoplus St Gobain
Pyrolytic low-E coated glass.
Eliotherm St Gobain
Reflective glass.
Energy Advantage Pilkington
EnergyTech Viridian
See also Energy Advantage.
Enviro-mental screen G.James

Reflective and standard laminated
glass.
Enviroshield Performance
Viridian
Laminated glass: Low-E coating
and solar control interlayer.
See also Solar E Plus.
Enviroshield Reflective
Viridian
TS, SS and SL range on clear and
toned glass.
EuroGrey Asahimas
Standard grey tinted glass.
EVantage Viridian
Pyrolytic coated reflective low-E
glass. Grey, bronze, blue-green,
SuperGreen and SuperBlue colours.
See also Eclipse Advantage.
EverGreen Pilkington
142
Flemish Pilkington
Patterned glass.
Firelite Nippon
Heat and fire resistant ceramic
non safety glass.
Firelite NT Nippon
Heat and fire resistant 3M filmed
ceramic safety glass.
Firelite Plus Nippon
Heat and fire resistant laminated
ceramic safety glass.
Firelite IGU Nippon
Heat and fire resistant ceramic
safety and non safety glass.
Fivestar St Gobain
Heat and fire resistant tempered
safety glass.
Flashed Opal
Light diffusing glass.
Ford Blue LOF
Frontline Pilkington
Bushfire resistant glass.
French Green Taiwan Glass
LamGuard Pilkington
6.52mm laminated glass.
LE
Prefix for range of vacuum
coated low-E glass.
Lead Glass
Radiation shielding glass.
LHR PPG
Light and heat reflecting pyrolytic
coated heat strengthened glass.
Liquid Pour
Method of laminated glass
manufacture.
Low-T Gray AFG
Body tinted/toned glass: Grey float.
Luxar Glas Troesch AG,
Hy-Tech-Glass
Anti-reflecting glass.
LVC Taiwan Glass
Range of pyrolytic coated
reflective glass.
See also LamGuard.
Magic ScreenGlass DMD

Switchable privacy glass.
Matelux Glaverbel
Acid etched glass.
Med-X Pilkington
Radiation shielding glass.
Mirage Pilkington
Hard coat reflective glass for
mirror, privacy and retail glazing.
Miralite-Evolution St Gobain
Mirror product: Copper and
lead free.
Miralux Glaverbel
Mirror product: Copper and
lead free.
Mirogard Schott
Optically coated non reflective
glass.
Mirrorpane Pilkington
Reflective observation or one way
security mirror.
Monumental
Patterned glass.
Jailsafe Pilkington
Jailsafe toughened laminated
security glass range.
Narrowreed Pilkington
Patterned glass.
Neoceram Bromic
Heat resistant ceramic glass:
Rated to 700C.
New Cathedral Pilkington
Patterned glass.
G
Georgian Polished Wired
See also Clear Polished Wired.
Gluechip
Patterned glass.
Graylite PPG
Dark grey float.
I
Insulight/Insulight U Plus
Pilkington
Double glazed units.
Interpane Interpane
IntruderGuard Viridian
K
K-Glass Pilkington
Koolvue AFG
Bronze float.
Kosciusko Pilkington
Patterned glass.
Krystal Klear AFG
O
Obscura Pilkington
Wired glass.
Observa Pilkington
security laminated mirror.
Ocean Blue Taiwan Glass
Opacilam DMS
Painted laminated glass.
Optifloat Pilkington
Clear float glass and body tinted/
toned glass.
Optigray 23 PPG
Colour appearance in between
standard grey tint and Graylite.
Optilam Pilkington
Range or various types of
laminated glass.
Optilam Phon Pilkington
Laminated glass for noise
reduction.
Optilight G.James Glass
Range of hi-performance
laminated glass products
using low-E coated glass.
Optimirror Pilkington
Standard mirror product with no
copper layer.
Optimirror Protect Pilkington
Grade A safety organic coated vinyl
back mirror.
Optipanel Pilkington
4mm white painted glass with
Grade A vinyl coating for wardrobe
door applications.
Optiview Viridian
Laminated pyrolytic coated
anti-reflecting glass.
Optiwhite Pilkington
Profilit Pilkington
Self supporting glazing system
of U-shaped profiled glass.
Pyran S Schott
safety glass.
Pyrobel/Pyrobelite Glaverbel
Heat and fire resistant intumescent
interlayered safety glass.
Pyroceram
Reflectafloat Pilkington
Reflectasol St Gobain
Silcone based coated reflective
glass.
Renew Viridian
Panasap Asahimas
EuroGrey, green, dark blue,
dark grey and bronze.
Parelio St Gobain
Reflective glass.
Parlux St Gobain
Reflective glass.
Parsol St Gobain
European range of grey, bronze,
green and pink.
Patternlite G.James Glass
Light diffusing patterns using
ceramic based painted glass.
PeformaTech E Viridian
High performance low-e IGUs
Planar Pilkington
Structural glazing system.
Planibel Glaverbel
European range of grey, bronze,
green, Azur and Priva Blue.
Planibel Glaverbel
Planibel Plus, Top N, Energy and G:
Range of low-E coated glass.
Planitherm Futur N St Gobain
Clear float temperable low-E glass
vacuum coated.
Polarex Pilkington
security mirror.
Priva Blue Glaverbel
Priva-Lite St Gobain
Liquid crystal privacy glass.
Refer Neoceram.
Pyrodur Pilkington
Heat and fire resistant laminated
safety glass for integrity only.
PyroGuard 40 - Viridian
IGU used in bushfire prone areas
Pyroshield Pilkington
Clear Polished Wired Glass.
Pyrostop Pilkington
Pyroswiss St Gobain
Heat and fire resistant:
Heat modified calcium silica based
extra clear tempered safety glass.
Q
Qualage Pilkington
Patterned glass.
See also Activ.
Robax Schott
Heat resistant ceramic glass:
Rated to 700C.
S
Saflex DuPont
Range of special coloured
interlayers.
Satina Pinar
Acid etched glass.
Satinlite Pilkington
Patterned glass.
Satinlite Low iron Pilkington
Patterned glass.
SCPrefix for range of vacuum
coated glass.
Scintilla Pilkington
Wired glass.
Screenview Taiwan Glass
Patterned glass.
Seadrift Pilkington
Patterned glass.
Securiflam Vetrotech/
St Gobain
safety glass.
SentryGlas Plus DuPont
Special high strength interlayer
for laminated glass.
SentryGlas Expressions
DuPont
Decorative glass with imprinted
interlayer.
Seracool Pilkington
Seraphic Pilkington
ShowerGuard Guardian
Easy to clean permanent coated
glass for shower screens.
Showertex
Cathedral patterned glass
laminated.
SLPrefix for range of vacuum
coated glass.
Soft White Laminated
Light diffusing laminated glass.
Solar PPG
Solarbronze and Solargrey.
Solarban PPG
Range of vacuum coated low-E
solar control glass.
Solarban 60 Starphire PPG
Vacuum coated low-E on low-iron
Starphire glass base.
Solarbel Glaverbel
Reflective soft coat monolithic and
laminated glass.
Solarcool PPG
Solarcool Caribia, Solexia
(formerly Solex), Azuria (formerly
Azurlite), bronze, grey and Graylite.
SolarE Pilkington
Laminated glass with low-E coating.
SolarE Plus Pilkington
Laminated glass: Low-E coating
and solar control interlayer.
Solarflex Reflective Glass
Taiwan Glass
glass: Vacuum coated monolithic
Solarfoil G.James Glass
Solargreen PPG
Solarguard Glassguard/
Glass Form
Reflective laminated glass utilising
special film.
Solarplus G.James Glass
SolarPro China Southern
Solarscreen Viracon
Solarshield
Reflective glass.
Solartag Thai/Asahi
Solect G.James Glass
Laminated glass with low-E
coating.
Solex PPG
Standard green float.
Solexia PPG
Standard green float.
Formerly known as Solex.
SolTech Viridian
Low-E coated glass.
Solutia
Interlayer manufacturer for
laminated glass.
Sparkle Pilkington
Patterned glass.
Spectrum Spectrum
Spotswood Pilkington
Patterned glass.
Squarelite Pilkington
Wired glass.
SSPrefix for range of vacuum
coated glass.
SS08 Grey
security laminated mirror.
Staccato Pilkington
Patterned glass.
Stadip St Gobain
Clear and tinted laminated glass.
Starphire Glass PPG
Sterling Azuria PPG
Stopray Glaverbel
Reflective double glazed units.
Stopray Natura Glaverbel
Laminated low-E coated solar
control glass.
Stopsol Glaverbel/Glavermas
Stopsol grey, bronze, dark blue
and green in Classic and
Supersilver range.
StormGuard Viridian
Storm and cyclone resistant
glazing
StormShield - Glasshape
Storm and cyclone resistant
glazing
Strata Pilkington
Patterned glass.
Stratobel Glaverbel
Laminated glass which can be
made up as a reflective.
Starelio St Gobain
SunClean PPG
Suncool Pilkington
Suncool HP Pilkington
IGU using reflective vacuum coated
Suncut Asahi
Sunergy AGC
Clear or neutral, green and blue
tinted pyrolytic low-E coated glass.
Sungate PPG
Pyrolytic and vacuum low-E
coated glass.
Sunglas
Refer Visteon.
SunGreen Asahimas
Sun-Guard Guardian
Solar control hi-performance
coated glass.
Sunlux Asahi
monolithic double glazed.
SuperBlue Viridian
See also Arctic Blue.
SuperClear Viridian
SuperGreen Viridian
Body tinted/toned glass: Darker
and superior performer to normal
green glass.
See also Evergreen.
SuperGrey Pilkington
Deep grey float.
Supersilver Dark Blue
Glaverbel/Glavermas
Refer Stopsol.
Swissflam/Swissflam Lite
St Gobain
Switchable glass
Electrically controlled privacy glass
switching from clear to opaque or
transitional.
T
Tandarra Pilkington
Patterned glass.
TEPrefix for range of vacuum
coated glass.
TEC Pilkington
Electrical conducting glass.
Texture Pilkington
Range of patterned glass.
Thermotech Viridian
Insulated glass units.
ToughClad DMS
Translucent Laminated
Triplex
Old terminology for
laminated glass.
TSPrefix for range of vacuum
coated glass.
Tudor Qualage Pilkington

Patterned glass.
Twin Glaze G.James Glass
Double glazed units.
Twin-Kote Pilkington
Mirror and safety mirror.
U
UltraWhite Guardian
V
Vanceva Solutia
Decorative laminated glass
make-ups.
Vari-Tran Spectrum
monolithic glass.
Venetian Mirror
Privacy mirror.
Versalux Visteon
Body tinted/toned and Pyrolytic
coated reflective glass: Grey,
green, bronze and blue float.
Vetroflam St Gobain
Heat and fire resistant glass with
special heat reflecting coating.
VFloat Viridian
Clear float and body tinted/toned
glass.
Viracon Viracon
Glass: Vacuum coated monolithic
Viraspan Viracon
Ceramic based painted and
opacifier filmed glass for
spandrel glazing.
Visteon
See Versalux.
VLam Viridian
Range of various types of
laminated glass.
VLam Hush Viridian
Laminated glass for noise
reduction.
Vycor Langson Glass
Heat and fire resistant silicate
based glass: Rated to 1200C.
W
White flashed opal glass
WindowClad Pilkington
Glass and fitting system.
X
XIR laminated film Southwall
Technologies
High performance laminated film
for glass lamination.
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float glass manufacture

diagram 20.1: float glass manufacture

Molten tin float bath

glass performance data

table 20c: glass weights

Silica SiO2 7074

Soda Na2O 1215

Clear Soda Lime glass

Alumina AI2O3 0.02.0

4% each side (total of 8%)

Specific Heat 0100C

Compressive strength (25mm cube)

Tensile Strength Annealed

Tensile Strength Toughened

Co-efficient of Linear Expansion

Hardness Mohs Scale

Youngs Modulus (Elasticity)

Square feet to Square metres

Radius of a circle (r)

10.764 square foot = 1m2

Centre to outer edge

diagram 20.2: glass shapes

annealed float glass

laminated safety glass

heat strengthened glass

Heat strengthened glass is about twice as strong as annealed

toughened safety glass

diagram 20.3: glazing types

Thermal breakage occurs where annealed glass breaks due

Wired, tinted, reflective, low-E coated glass and IGUs are

factors influencing thermal

Consideration should be given to minimum and maximum

The chances of thermal breakage increase as the area of glass

panel size and thickness

The chance of breakage increases with edge cover over 40mm.

double glazing IGU

External shading devices, building overhangs and mullion or

cooling and heating sources

table 20e: standards list

0 Building Code of Australia;

IGUs or double glass units

0 AS1288 Glass in Buildings Selection and

0 AS/NZS2080 Safety glass for land vehicles;

Application of film products, paper, posters or paint will

0 AS/NZS4667 Quality requirements for cut to size

thermal breakage risk

0 AS/NZS2208 Safety glazing materials in buildings;

0 HB125 The glass and glazing handbook;

0 AS2047 Windows in Buildings;

High light transmitting

0 AS4055 Wind loads for housing;

Reflective coating on clear

0 AS1428 Design for access and mobility;

0 AS2820 Gate units for private swimming pools;

0 AS/NZS4284 Testing of building facades;

0 AS/NZS2343 Bullet resistant panels and elements;

Heat strengthened glass

Thin annealed float glass

Laminated annealed float glass

Thick annealed float glass

Thick annealed laminated glass

Patterned annealed glass

0 AS3555 Building elements Testing and rating

0 Building Code of Australia;

0 AS1288 Glass in Buildings Selection and

0 AS/NZS2080 Safety glass for land vehicles;

0 AS/NZS4667 Quality requirements for cut to size

0 AS/NZS2208 Safety glazing materials in buildings;

0 HB125 The glass and glazing handbook;

0 AS2047 Windows in Buildings;

0 AS4055 Wind loads for housing;

0 AS1428 Design for access and mobility;

0 AS2820 Gate units for private swimming pools;

0 AS/NZS4284 Testing of building facades;

0 AS/NZS2343 Bullet resistant panels and elements;

0 AS3555 Building elements Testing and rating

0 AS5601 Gas installations;