Updated glass and glazing products enhance building perfomance and security while reducing material waste.
SunGuard SNX 70+ Coated Glass
Designed for a consistently neutral reflected color when viewed from an angle, this triple-silver, low-E-coated low-iron glass by Guardian has a visible light transmission of 68%, a solar-heat-gain coefficient of 0.28, and 0.28 U-value. The resulting 2.45 light-to-solar-gain ratio is the highest in the company's SunGuard portfolio.
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CRL 695 Sliding Door System
Suitable for commercial and residential applications, CRL’s 695 sliding glass doors feature an advanced soft-brake mechanism said to reduce the typical force needed to operate such systems, resulting in a smoother and quieter operation, simplified installation, and enhanced durability. In addition, the glass panel heights can be adjusted ¼" in either direction for easier alignment.
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PurOptima Revolution 100
Made with a minimum of 75% post-consumer recycled-scrap aluminum, the modular Revolution 100 glass wall system is dry-jointed and can be single or double glazed, allowing the same appearance across a workspace while addressing varying acoustic requirements. The glass can also be demounted and reused.
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SAFTI GPX Firefloor
Installed at Union Station in San Francisco (right), the modular SAFTI GPX fire-resistive-glass floor assembly allows daylight to penetrate buildings while also meeting strict fire-rating requirements for 60 or 120 minutes. Load-bearing options are available as is a durable, non-slip walking surface for loads up to 100 psf.
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Shingle Facade
This low-carbon curtain wall alternative salvages mismeasured, irregular glazing units using computational algorithms to reorganize them into new overlapping facade assemblies. While not an off-the-shelf system, the Shingle Facade has passed ASTM E283, 330, and 331 testing and is ready for custom development with architects interested in lowering a project's carbon footprint.
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Sungate ThermL
Engineered for use on the inner surface of a typical 1" IGU, this low-E coating by Vitro has proven to raise U-values when paired with the company’s Solarban low-E glass on the outside and a 1/2" airspace with argon between them. Sungate ThermL glass also has a high rate of visible-light transmittance, so resembles clear, uncoated glass.
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Sentech VetraSky System
Deriving its strength from its curvature rather than an in-plane aluminum support system, this “ultra-transparent” glass skylight system enables unimpeded spans up to 26' wide using single sheets of curved glass—with no visible structural support. Systems can be designed for use with laminated, low-E, and bird-friendly glass.
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UVgel
Noteworthy for the high resolution (up to 1800 dpi), color, and durability of its output, MetWest′s UVgel printing technology for glass film produces washable graphics that can withstand a range of chemicals and abrasions.
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TGProtect FR System
This full-lite door is one of the first fire-rated entrance systems in North America certified to forced-entry-resistance standards. Featuring precise edges and the narrowest frames available on fire-rated doors, this sleeker alternative to typical hollow metal doors complements adjacent non-fire-rated doors and provides a high level of security.
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CONTRAFLAM One
Said to be the first fire-resistive glass unit with a single-chamber foaming interlayer that meets all performance classifications (from 60 to 120 minutes), Vetrotech’s CONTRAFLAM One is also notable for its installation-friendly light weight, high visible-light transmission, and lower embodied carbon than typical fire-rated multi-chamber units.
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