These glass solutions strive to keep sight lines open, closed, or somewhere in between.
Lumi Frit Surface 1
Adding to its already robust line of specialty glass, Bendheim presents a new fritted product that appears brilliant white from the outside in daylight while still affording views for building occupants. Ultrawhite frit dots covering 50% of the low-iron glass make this possible. In the evening, the pattern’s opacity transforms the glass into a projectible exterior screen. Three dot diameters are available for the pattern.
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Protective Barrier Systems
Manufacturers are still recognizing the design implications of the current pandemic—and how to prevent similar situations in the future. CRL, for one, has launched easy-to-assemble hardware kits that create flexible frameless glass or acrylic barriers. Kits are available for both tabletop and floor-standing installations. The glazing is sold separately.
crlaurence.com
Fluted Champagne Glass
This dynamic golden-hued glass from Nathan Allan is fluted, in part, to provide a level of privacy, and transparent to enable light transmission. The kiln-formed glass comes in three thicknesses and customizable formats up to 6' wide x 11' 6" high. The ¼"-wide flutes run vertically or horizontally on one surface.
nathanallan.com
Superlite II-XLB 120
Safti First has expanded its offerings with the launch of the largest two-hour fire-resistive glazing to date. XLB 120 covers a maximum area of nearly 8,000 square inches (133" wide and high) with slim ⁵∕8" stops inserted. It can be specified for architectural, decorative, or energy-saving applications and is additionally offered in a butt-glazed option.
safti.com
Low-E Coated Acid-Etched Glass
Available in satin or opaque finishes, this Walker Glass glazing is now part of the Vitro Architectural Glass Solarban low-E glass offering. The resulting material provides privacy, high light transmittance, glare control, and solar heat-gain mitigation. An added bonus: the acid etching renders the glass safer for birds.
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