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ENGINEERED ARCHITECTURAL GLASS
Structural Laminated Glass (up to 130'' x 470'')
Layered for safety.
Designed for clarity.
Explore laminated glass for façades, overhead glazing and transparent barriers. Coordinate the glass plies, interlayer and support system around the demands of your project.
GLASS + INTERLAYER + GLASS
The complete assembly defines the performance.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Transparency with
a considered structure.
Laminated glass joins two or more glass plies with a bonded polymer interlayer. After breakage, fragments can remain attached to the interlayer, helping reduce glass fallout.
Structural applications require a defined make-up, support arrangement and engineering review. Glass treatment, interlayer behavior and post-breakage requirements must be considered together.
KEY CONSIDERATIONS
More than a single glass lite.
01
Fragment Retention
A bonded interlayer helps hold fragments after breakage. Retention depends on the assembly and support.
02
Noise Control
Acoustic interlayers can reduce sound transmission. Evaluate STC / OITC for the specified glass assembly.
03
Visual Freedom
Explore clear, low-iron, tinted or decorative combinations to balance transparency, color and privacy.
04
Envelope Integration
Combine lamination with suitable Low-E coatings and insulating units, with compatibility checked for the make-up.
INTERLAYER SELECTION
Choose the layer around the application.
ARCHITECTURAL LEVEL
PVB Interlayers
A common choice for architectural lamination. Acoustic, colored and enhanced structural PVB grades address different design priorities.
Review: Grade, thickness, exposure and intended performance.
STRUCTURAL LEVEL
SGP Interlayers
SGP limits deflection in appropriately designed assemblies. Consider the project temperature and load duration.
Review: Structural calculations, supports and post-breakage behavior.
GLASS CONFIGURATIONS
Build the layers around your brief.
LAMINATED LITE
Standard Laminated Glass
Two or more bonded plies for transparent barriers, interior glazing or other reviewed applications.
INSULATING LAMINATED
Laminated Glass in IGU
Combine a laminated lite with a cavity and another lite. Coordinate the laminate position, coating and complete-unit performance.
APPEARANCE OPTIONS
Color, Texture & Print
Explore low-iron substrates, translucent color and compatible decorative finishes. Confirm appearance and material compatibility on samples.
Low-E coatings, heat treatment and print surface positions are reviewed with the interlayer and fabrication sequence.
STRUCTURAL DESIGN GUIDE
Start with the complete assembly.
Supply the design conditions before selecting glass thickness or an interlayer.
Loads & Support
Define panel geometry, span, fixing positions and design loads. Review holes, notches and edge distances with the supporting system.
Temperature & Time
Interlayer stiffness depends on temperature and load duration. Use the selected material data in the engineering model.
Breakage & Retention
Identify required residual performance after breakage. Review glass treatment, fragment retention and the support strategy for that condition.
Edges & Interfaces
Coordinate edge exposure, drainage, sealants, gaskets and fittings. Check compatibility and provide installation details for review.
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
Define - Review - Approve
01 / DEFINE
Set the project brief
Share drawings, dimensions, application, loads and visual objectives.
02 / SAMPLE
Review the make-up
Coordinate glass plies, interlayer, supports and required performance evidence.
03 / RELEASE
Approve the details
Review appearance samples, fabrication drawings and installation interfaces before release.
APPLICATIONS
Transparency across architecture.
BUILDING ENVELOPES
Façades & Entrances
Coordinate laminated glazing with framing, solar-control goals and the required performance.
OVERHEAD GLAZING
Canopies & Skylights
Review fragment retention, post-breakage behavior and overhead support conditions.
TRANSPARENT BARRIERS
Balustrades & Partitions
Align the assembly with barrier loads, supports and visibility. Confirm suitability for the intended use.
TECHNICAL RESOURCES
Develop the laminated glass specification.
Glass Make-up
Substrates, heat treatment, interlayer type and thickness.
Structural Brief
Panel geometry, design conditions and support details.
Performance Evidence
Safety, acoustic or structural evidence for the specified assembly.
Samples & Details
Glass appearance, edge finish and installation interfaces.
PROJECT SUPPORT
Let’s define your glass assembly.
Share the application, drawings and performance brief. We can review the glass configuration, interlayer options and details needed for the next design stage.
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