Laminated Glass Provides Solar Control, Hurricane Protection

Auburn Hills, Mich. — Guardian has introduced a laminated version of its Sun-Guard SN-68 high-performance low-E glass. According to the company, Sun-Guard SN-68 commercial low-E glass is specified due to light transmission and energy saving performance, and can now provide solar control and be laminated for hurricane-rated performance. www.guardian.com.

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Glazing System Enables Designing with Glass and Light

Kirkland, Wash. — Technical Glass Products’ (TGP) Pilkington Profilit glazing system consists of self-supporting glass channels and an extruded metal perimeter frame, which results in a wall, façade or partition that obscures vision but allows light to pass through. Pilkington Profilit can be used in interior or exterior applications, each with an overall span of up to 23 feet, and the channels can be installed either vertically or horizontally. According to the company, the system cuts the need for artificial lighting and provides sound reduction (up to 42db). www.tgpamerica.com.

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Low-E Glass Provides Insulation, Energy Efficiency

Pella, Iowa — Pella’s Impervia line of Low-E glass, ENERGY STAR-certified windows and doors made from Duracast includes a double-hung window in addition to the line’s single-hung, sliding and fixed windows and sliding patio doors. Pella’s five-layer Duracast fiberglass composite material offers insulating properties and energy efficiency, the company reports, and can withstand intense heat without warping, sagging or softening, even when exposed to temperatures in excess of 200 degrees Fahrenheit. In addition, the comany provides an online architectural design manual for access to detailed information on Pella products at pellaadm.com. www.pellacommercial.

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Electronically Tintable Architectural Glass Products

Faribault, Minn. — SAGE Electrochromics, Inc.'s electronically tintable architectural glass products can switch from a clear, untinted appearance to a highly tinted, darkened state at the push of a button, the company reports. This functionality actively controls daylight, heat gain and glare, while maintaining daylighting and enhancing occupant comfort. www.sage-ec.com.

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Thermal Aluminum Windows

Cranberry Township, Pa. — Traco’s NexGen NX-310 casement heavy commercial outswing thermal aluminum window features 1-inch insulating glass and is built with the NexGen Energy Spacer warm edge IGU and Thermal Barrier System, a polyamide thermal barrier strip system. According to the company, the windows’ hollow frames provide strength, and the NextGen technology enhances thermal performance. www.traco.com.

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