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Glazing - a visible part of the window

The importance of a
window glass has also ! Please note

been integrated in your The solar heat gain
window choice. Many coefficient should be
solutions are available: as low as possible
while the light ad-
mission should be as
high as possible. We
will be pleased to help
TINTED GLASS you making your best
Colorants added to the basic glass batch decision.
that gives the glass color, and reduces the
transmission of light through it. The color
extends throughout the thickness of the glass.

TEMPERED GLASS
A type of safety glass processed by controlled ther-
mal or chemical treatments to increase its strength
compared with normal glass. Fully toughened glass is
approximately 4 to 5 times stronger than heat treated
glass of the same thickness when exposed to uniform
static pressure loads.

LAMINATED GLASS
Two or more panels of glass permanently bonded together
with one or more interlayer. It offers good acoustic insulation and
a high protection against burglary.

DOUBLE GLAZING
Double or even triple glass window panels separated by an air or other
gas space like Argon to reduce heat transfer and / or sound transmit-
tance across a part of the building envelope. In insulated glass units the
space between the glass panes is thoroughly dried and the edges are sealed
to eliminate possible condensation and provide superior insulating properties.

LIGHT ADMISSION
Indicates the amount of visible light transmitted. The higher the
visible transmittance, the more light is transmitted.

SOLAR HEAT GAIN COEFFICIENT
The amount of directly transmitted and absorbed solar energy that enters the building’s
interior (when compared to an open space). The coefficient should be as low as possible.

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