Sun Guard

Te c h n i c a l I n f o r m a t i o n
What you need to know to BUILD WITH LIGHT

INTRODUCTION 1
TYPES OF GLASS 2
Annealed Glass
Heat-Strengthened Glass
Tempered Glass
Laminated Glass
Insulating Glass
Warm-Edge Spacer
Tinted Glass vs. Low-E Coated Glass
Common Glass Configurations
Spandrel Glass
PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS OF GLASS 6

Energy Conservation and Coated Glass
Glass Performance
SunGuard Advanced Architectural Glass
Acoustical Information
How to View/Evaluate Glass Hand Samples
F A B R I C AT I O N A N D G L A Z I N G 14
Optical Distortion
Thermal Breakage
Heat-Soaking
Wind and Snow Loads
Bending Guardian Sputter Coated Glass
Strain Pattern
Moir Patterns
Glass Edge Types
Glass Handling, Storage, Maintenance and Cleaning
Coated Glass: Minimum and Maximum Sizes
Special Considerations For Large Finished Glass Sizes
Construction-Phase Risks of Thermal Breakage
Statistical Probability of Glass Breakage
Glazing Guidelines
Quality Inspection Guidelines
OTHER RESOURCES 23
Architectural Tools
Standards Used in Architectural Glass
Warranty
Glossary of Terms
Guardian SunGuard
Introduction
Architects, designers and builders have more choices of glass today
than ever before. Those choices can make a tremendous difference
in your projects cost, energy efficiency and environmental impact. So
you need accurate, detailed information to ensure that you choose
the right glass.
This brochure provides technical information including performance

capabilities and glazing guidelines for all types of SunGuard
Advanced Architectural Glass from Guardian. It also contains
instructions for the proper handling, maintenance and cleaning of the
glass before, during and after building construction. We believe that
youll find most of the answers you need in this brochure, but youre
always welcome to call us at 00-971-7-205-8080 to consult with a
SunGuard Advanced Architectural Glass specialist or to order a glass
sample.
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TYPES OF GLASS
Ty p e s o f G l a s s
Getting the right type of glass or the right combination of types can be critical to the success of
your project. This section defines the various kinds of glass, how theyre made, and their strengths
and characteristics. It also diagrams construction techniques to show how different glass types can be
combined for the desired heat, light and insulation properties.
ANNEALED GLASS
Float glass (also called flat glass) that has not been heat-strengthened or tempered is annealed
glass. Annealing float glass is the process of controlled cooling to prevent residual stress in the glass
and is an inherent operation of the float glass manufacturing process. Annealed glass can be cut,
machined, drilled, edged, bent and polished.
H E AT- S T R E N G T H E N E D G L A S S
Heat-strengthened glass has been subjected to a heating and cooling cycle and is generally twice
as strong as annealed glass of the same thickness and configuration. Heat-strengthened glass
must comply with all the requirements of EN 1863: Parts 1 & 2. Heat-strengthened glass has greater
resistance to thermal loads than annealed glass and, when broken in service, the fragments are
larger than those of tempered glass. Heat-strengthened glass is not a safety glass product as defined
by European Building Regulations and Standards. This type of glass is intended for general glazing,
where additional strength is required to withstand wind load and thermal stress. It does not require
the strength of tempered glass, and is intended for applications that do not specifically require a
safety glass product. Heat-strengthened glass cannot be cut or drilled after heat strengthening and
any alterations, such as edge grinding, sandblasting or acid-etching, will weaken the glass and can
cause premature failure.
TEMPERED GLASS
Thermally tempered glass is approximately four times stronger than annealed glass of the same
thickness and configuration, and must comply with the requirements of EN 12150: Parts 1 & 2. When
broken, it usually will break into small fragments, which are less likely to cause serious injury. The
typical process to produce thermally tempered glass involves heating the glass to over 600 degrees
Celsius, then rapidly cooling to lock the glass surfaces in a state of compression and the core in
a state of tension as shown in the diagram. Tempered glass is often referred to as safety glass
because it meets the requirements of the various European Building Regulations and Standards that
set standards for safety glass. This type of glass is intended for general glazing, safety glazing such as
in sliding doors, building entrances, bath and shower
enclosures, interior partitions and other uses requiring 0 Stress 20% (t) Compression
increased strength and safety properties. Tempered

Glass
glass cannot be further processed such as cutting, Thickness 60% (t) Tension
(t = 100%)
drilling, edge grinding. After toughening any alterations,
0 Stress 20% (t)
such as sandblasting or acid-etching will weaken the
glass and can cause premature failure. Approximate (t)
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L A M I N AT E D G L A S S
Laminated glass consists of two or more lites permanently bonded together with one or more
polyvinylbutyral (PVB) interlayers using heat and pressure. The glass and interlayers can be a variety
of colours and thicknesses designed to meet relevant building code standards and requirements as
necessary. Laminated glass can be broken, but the fragments will tend to
1 2 3 4
adhere to the plastic (PVB) interlayer and remain largely intact, reducing the
risk of injury. Laminated glass is considered safety glass because it meets
the requirements of the various European Building Regulations and Standards.
Heat-strengthened and tempered glass can be incorporated into laminated
glass units to further strengthen the impact resistance. Bomb blast protection,
Exterior Interior
the need for sound attenuation and ballistic or security concerns are all uses for
PVB Interlayer
laminated glass.
I N S U L AT I N G G L A S S
Insulating glass refers to two or more lites of glass sealed around the edges with an air space
between, to form a single unit. Commonly referred to as an IG unit, insulating glass is the most
effective way to reduce air-to-air heat transfer through the glazing. When used in conjunction with
low-E and/or reflective glass coatings, IG units become effective means to conserve energy and
comply with energy codes. The most common architectural insulating glass unit configuration is
6mm glass / 12mm air space / 6mm glass.
As low-E coatings have become better at reducing air-to-air heat transfer, spacer technology
has become the focus of incremental thermal improvements. Typical commercial spacers are
composed of formed aluminum filled with desiccant to absorb any residual
moisture inside the IG unit, thus reducing potential condensation. While this Glass
is a structurally strong material, the aluminum-to-glass contact point is a very

Air Space
efficient thermal conductor and can increase the potential for temperature
Spacer
differential between the centre of glass and the edge of glass, which can lead
Desiccant
to condensation and reduces the units overall U-Value.
Seal
WARM-EDGE SPACER
Warm-edge spacer technology is another option for improving the thermal properties, reducing
condensation and reducing U-values in IG units. There are a number of warm-edge spacer designs
available, all of which thermally break the metal-to-glass contact point to some degree, while offering
varying levels of structural integrity that may or may not be suitable for commercial applications.
Warm-edge spacers can significantly
Warm-Edge
Metal Spacer Spacer
reduce heat conduction when compared
to conventional metal spacers.
More Heat Less Heat
Flow Flow
Heat Transfer Heat Transfer
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TYPES OF GLASS
T I N T E D G L A S S ( H E A T- A B S O R B I N G ) V S . L O W - E C O A T E D G L A S S
Low-E coatings reduce the amount of direct solar energy entering the building. Before the
development of low-E coatings, architects relied on tinted (heat-absorbing glass) or reflective
coatings to reduce solar energy transmission. Tinted glass almost always requires heat-treatment to
reduce potential thermal stress and breakage and tends to reradiate the absorbed heat. Reflective
coatings are effective at reducing heat gain but also reduce visible light transmission. Low-E coatings
reflect solar energy away from the glazing, often without requiring heat treatment, and generally have
lower visible light reflection.
G r E y I nsulated H igh - P erformance

G lass U nit C oated I G U nit
Thermal Stress Temps Thermal Stress Temps

64 47 58 36
Sol Sol
ar ar
28% Transmitted 28% Transmitted

35% Reflected 35% Reflected
3% Absorbed 3% Absorbed
34% Absorbed 34% Absorbed
Tinted Glass (heat-absorbing glass) Low-E Glass (heat-reflecting glass)

6mm grey float glass outboard / 6mm clear inboard 6mm clear w/SunGuard High Performance Neutral Plus 50 outboard / 6mm
Tvis = 42% SHGC =0.48 clear inboard Tvis = 50% SHGC = 0.32
C O M M O N G L A S S C O N F I G U R AT I O N S
The following images depict the most common glass configurations with numbers showing the glass
surfaces counting from exterior to interior.
1 2 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
Exterior Interior Exterior Interior Exterior Interior
Monolithic Glass Insulating Glass Unit (IG) Laminated Glass
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6
Exterior Interior Exterior Interior
IG Unit with Laminated Inboard IG Unit with Laminated Outboard
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Exterior Interior
IG Unit with Laminated Outboard & Inboard
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S PA N D R E L G L A S S
Spandrel glass is the area of glass panels that conceal structural building components such as
columns, floors, HVAC systems, electrical wiring, plumbing, etc. Spandrel glass is typically located
between vision glass on each floor of a building.
Curtain wall and structurally glazed designs often require the use of spandrel glass to achieve a
designers vision of the finished project. Spandrel glass applications can be a complementary
or contrasting colour with respect to the vision glass appearance. Spandrel glass must be heat treated
to avoid thermal stress breakage. Guardian has extensive experience with spandrel glass
applications and can help architects and building owners achieve the desired appearance, while
reducing the risk of thermal stress breakage.
When high light-transmitting or low-reflecting vision glass is specified, achieving an exact spandrel
match can be difficult. Daylight conditions can have a dramatic effect on the perception of vision
to spandrel appearance. For instance, a clear, bright sunny day produces highly reflective viewing
conditions and may provide a good vision to spandrel glass match. A grey, cloudy day may allow
more visual transmission from the exterior and produce more contrast between the vision and
spandrel glass. Guardian recommends full-size, outdoor mock-ups be prepared and approved in
order to confirm the most desirable spandrel option for a specific project.
For further information regarding particular colour matching spandrel solutions and the manufacturing
of reflective spandrel glass based on SunGuard please refer to our specific directives. These
documents can be obtained from our Guardian technical centres or from your local sales
representative.
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PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
Performance Characteristics of Glass

What are the effects of wind and heat on architectural glass? What degree of light reflectance and heat
absorption can be expected? What optical and acoustical effects are normal? This section shows how to
get the maximum performance from SunGuard Advanced Architectural Glass.
E N E R G Y C O N S E R VAT I O N A N D C O AT E D G L A S S
The use of coated glass and insulating glass units can have a significant impact on the energy
consumption of commercial buildings. A reduction of the cooling capacity of the air conditioning
system reduces the initial investment, and annual savings from reduced energy consumption for
heating and cooling requirements provides a return on glazing investment year after year. (Studies
have shown that over a ten year period, the energy savings from high performance coated glass
can be considerable and for a typical six story building, the payback can be as little as two years.)
Guardian Industries has invested substantial resources over the years in search of reduced solar
heat gain and U-values of commercial coated glass products. The SunGuard product range is one
of the results of that investment providing a wide range of performance characteristics to satisfy
the requirements of Asia / Middle East Building Regulations and Standards. SunGuard products are
among the highest performing, most energy-efficient coatings available today.
GLASS PERFORMANCE: SPECTRAL GRAPH

Todays advanced architectural glazing products attempt to balance the demands of aesthetic
appearance, energy conservation and building occupant comfort. Theoretically speaking, an ideal
glazing would transmit 100 percent of the suns visible energy (light) and reflect, or block, all of the
ultraviolet and infrared energy while providing an aesthetically pleasing appearance from both the
exterior and interior of the building. Guardian has scientists dedicated to finding new technologies to
achieve the best energy performance possible, coupled with desirable aesthetics to help designers
find that balance.
The following graphs show the spectral curves of Guardian SunGuard products on clear and
green glass substrates.
WavelengthClimaGuardNeutral
Neutral60
70 on
Neutral
6 clear
onPlus
6+clear
Royal
650clear
+ Blue
on
6 clear
6 40
clear
Neutral+on
640
clear
6 clear
Silver+35
on
6 clear
6 clear + on
6 clear
6 clear + 6 clear
300 0 0 0 0 0 0
305 0 0 0 0 0 0
310 0.00038 0.00027 0.00013 0.00022 0.00025 0.00023 Transmittance
315 700.01427 0.01026 0.00497 0.0078 0.00935 0.00844
320 0.21382 0.15191 0.07696 0.11126 0.13849 0.12256
325 651.44523 1.01598 0.53625 0.71837 0.92576 0.80318
330 5.30264 3.70661 2.03417 2.52066 3.37476 2.87176
335 12.80035 8.92676 5.09186 5.84775 8.07487 6.74305 ClimaGuard Neutral 70 on 6 clear + 6 clear
340 60
23.05785 15.99301 9.3396 10.17852 14.42851 11.84192
Neutral 60 on 6 clear + 6 clear
345 34.00044 23.54419 14.36806 14.60597 21.17892 17.08174
350 55
43.72271 30.22652 18.62345 18.36809 27.14818 21.41954 Neutral Plus 50 on 6 clear + 6 clear
355 51.34004 35.52913 22.48163 21.21492 31.84057 24.9183 Royal Blue 40 on 6 clear + 6 clear
360 56.95446 39.43356 25.28236 23.27165 35.33466 27.14453
365 50 60.7023 42.08417 27.59212 24.61508 37.63977 28.71354 Neutral 40 on 6 clear + 6 clear
370 62.61327 43.45922 28.90711 25.2501 38.83957 29.29206 Silver 35 on 6 clear + 6 clear
375 45
62.52233 43.43247 29.14786 25.11041 38.73037 28.77445
380 61.92774 43.1712 29.26843 24.90478 38.41461 28.18243
385 63.87307 44.78118 30.95158 25.7911 39.64385 29.01269
390 40
66.35319 46.79487 33.0571 26.97909 41.25103 30.2086
395 68.15039 48.33602 34.72476 27.94238 42.35624 30.98307
%
400 35
69.05008 49.30201 35.90832 28.61082 43.00414 31.35568
405 69.23669 49.82204 36.79904 29.06228 43.22105 31.46939
410 69.11513 50.09402 37.40523 29.40451 43.18875 31.43169
415 30
68.82427 50.25533 37.96083 29.70339 43.0563 31.36538
420 68.62311 50.49841 38.51698 30.09167 43.00371 31.33995
4252568.64644 50.88606 39.21104 30.55799 43.02159 31.42979
430 68.59871 51.20982 39.8762 31.01983 42.98587 31.50898
435 68.67183 51.4985 40.49354 31.48139 42.93279 31.60127
4402068.45448 51.82695 41.09853 31.9512 42.86466 31.69284
445 68.56675 52.29254 41.82548 32.53721 42.93524 31.92187
4501568.80965 52.86694 42.64393 33.19543 43.03993 32.22188
455 69.21742 53.54266 43.48431 33.89119 43.21376 32.57328
460 69.47887 54.07146 44.22611 34.51429 43.27072 32.86704
465
10 69.5588 54.5048 44.82392 35.05304 43.2578 33.08539
470 69.56017 54.87646 45.38725 35.55821 43.21381 33.27886
475 569.72251 55.36278 45.99868 36.11906 43.17312 33.55342
480 69.72355 55.6775 46.44869 36.54575 43.01984 33.73596
485
0 69.7875 56.02452 46.94683 37.00453 42.91944
490 69.79143 56.34773 47.41125 37.42491
33.95948
42.7665 34.17816
300
495 69.78799 400
56.66753500 47.8561
600 37.7973700 800
42.59452 90034.3884
1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1600 1700 1800 1900 2000 2100 2200 2300 2400 2500
500 69.76761 56.95435 48.16565 38.15309 42.41928 34.54823
505 69.65585 57.14309 48.42515 38.37208 42.1904 34.67121 Wavelength (nm)
510 69.67137 57.38277 48.70437 38.66443 41.98663 34.85185
515 69.7883 57.69285 49.00069 38.95104 41.81459 35.04063
continued
520 69.58017 57.7358 49.11033 39.07534 41.48571 35.08911
525 69.34921 57.79357 49.1717 39.16494 41.13103 35.15651
530 69.22509 57.86855 49.24982 39.25609 40.83046 35.21976
6 Guardian 535 69.08912 57.95277 49.31928 39.32981 40.55189 35.31666
SunGuard
540 68.95604 57.94523 49.33347 39.35881 40.19867 35.35694
545 68.67982 57.8742 49.28784 39.29454 39.80926 35.36326
550 68.53955 57.8846 49.31593 39.31147 39.48552 35.44828
555 68.22986 57.72364 49.16187 39.18387 39.06245 35.409
Glass Performance continued
WavelengthClimaGuardNeutral
Neutral60
70 Neutral
on Green
onPlus
Green
6Royal
+506 6 on
+Blue
6Green
40
Neutral
6 on
+ 40
6Green
Silver
6+ on
356Green 6 on
+ 6Green 6 + 6
300 0 0 0 0 0 0
305 0 0 0 0 0 0
310 0 0 0 0 0 0 Transmittance
31570 0 0 0 0 0 0
320 0 0 0 0 0 0 ClimaGuard Neutral 70 on Green 6 + 6
32565 0 0 0 0 0 0
Neutral 60 on Green 6 + 6
330 0.0007 0.00049 0.00027 0.00033 0.00045 0.00038
335 0.03158 0.02196 0.01252 0.01438 0.0199 0.0166 Neutral Plus 50 on Green 6 + 6
340
60 0.47616 0.32883 0.19182 0.20915 0.29748 0.24379 Royal Blue 40 on Green 6 + 6
345 2.66939 1.83824 1.11973 1.13887 1.65903 1.33537
35055 8.19305 5.62805 3.46078 3.41266 5.07324 3.99269 Neutral 40 on Green 6 + 6
355 16.46414 11.31765 7.14568 6.73887 10.17959 7.94213 Silver 35 on Green 6 + 6
3605025.10033 17.26607 11.04814 10.15677 15.52319 11.8872
365 32.39522 22.32158 14.60768 13.01253 20.0246 15.22403
370 36.05091 24.87515 16.51859 14.40267 22.29251 16.75405
45
375 34.07769 23.52532 15.76487 13.54869 21.03761 15.56905
380 32.3012 22.37076 15.14672 12.85196 19.96351 14.58351
3854037.40849 26.06872 17.99731 14.9556 23.13819 16.86194
390 44.8922 31.49803 22.22978 18.09911 27.82655 20.29928
%
3953550.46606 35.63787 25.58304 20.54318 31.28644 22.80599

400 53.3082 37.91274 27.59671 21.94531 33.1245 24.07306
405 54.2851 38.91688 28.73064 22.6461 33.81306 24.53972
4103053.74731 38.80683 28.96524 22.72377 33.50996 24.30422
415 53.25133 38.73496 29.24966 22.83915 33.23776 24.12687
4202553.07459 38.90765 29.66989 23.13049 33.18386 24.0959
425 53.13369 39.23811 30.23069 23.50994 33.22384 24.18191
430 53.17304 39.54683 30.79142 23.90315 33.24472 24.27694
20
435 52.97929 39.5819 31.12231 24.14603 33.04731 24.23022
440 52.9642 39.95187 31.68227 24.5816 33.09093 24.37083
44515 53.6947 40.80603 32.64015 25.34437 33.55082 24.84888
450 55.0234 42.13647 33.9913 26.41585 34.34869 25.62094
4551056.37692 43.47712 35.31324 27.48199 35.13289 26.38967
460 57.61661 44.71376 36.57666 28.50699 35.82251 27.12023
465 58.41151 45.64957 37.54651 29.32729 36.26786 27.65236
5
470 58.90441 46.35339 38.34345 30.00781 36.53883 28.05316
475 59.38213 47.03797 39.08781 30.66266 36.71662 28.45092
480 0 59.6728 47.54045 39.66666 31.18208 36.76661 28.74862
485 30060.0325 400
48.0853850040.30047
60031.74043 700 36.86979
800 29.09021
900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1600 1700 1800 1900 2000 2100 2200 2300 2400 2500
490 60.23869 48.5291 40.83924 32.21411 36.86384 29.37871
495 60.26711 48.83138 41.24516 32.55469 36.7353 29.57553 Wavelength (nm)
500 60.48395 49.27286 41.67649 32.99341 36.72751 29.83168
505 60.64068 49.64742 42.08014 33.32671 36.68359 30.06678
510 60.68145 49.87944 42.343 33.59833 36.52304 30.23791
515 60.80683 50.16955 42.6181 33.86286 36.3874 30.41394
520 60.55672 50.15019 42.66541 33.93397 36.05965 30.42115
S U N G U A R D A D VA N C E D A R C H I T E C T U R A L G L A S S
525 60.24197 50.10569 42.63824 33.949 35.6831 30.42148
530 60.01168 50.06814 42.61898 33.95989 35.34924 30.41338
535 59.66775 49.95025 42.51675 33.8954 34.97404 30.37977
540
The SunGuard glass product line is designed to deliver energy efficiency that will meet or exceed
59.3347 49.75981 42.37243 33.79671 34.54105 30.30115
545 58.93008 49.55727 42.21266 33.6468 34.10817 30.21906
550 58.34851 49.17389 41.90247 33.39586 33.5631 30.04984
energy code requirements and includes products offering a variety of aesthetically pleasing colour
555 57.83737 48.82661 41.59229 33.14581 33.06003 29.88625
560 57.37188 48.51625 41.28145 32.89023 32.56207 29.72179
565 56.79266 48.01812 40.881 32.52712 32.00007 29.50109
options. High Selective Series presents the highest-performing energy characteristics available in high
570 56.05547 47.51315 40.36123 32.15895 31.42457 29.22282
575 55.34484 46.93953 39.88178 31.71123 30.82345 28.93967
580 54.63958 46.27982 39.27153 31.25719 30.18577 28.59295
light-transmitting low-E coatings from Guardian. Our High Performance Series provides a range of light
585 53.85973 45.57894 38.63254 30.72079 29.55103 28.20531
590 52.98786 44.83291 37.90007 30.19703 28.90278 27.77699
transmission, reflection and energy conservation qualities to choose from. And our Solar Series lets the
design professional work with traditional reflective coatings that excel at lowering heat gain.
All SunGuard Advanced Architectural Glass products are distributed through Guardians independent
SunGuard Select Processor network. Guardian has established this network to promote consistent
quality and availability. Select Processors can provide glass samples for mock-ups and can typically
offer faster delivery than many competitors.
The following tables provide glass performance figures for a wide variety of SunGuard products and
glass makeups. Please contact Guardian at 00-971-7-205-8080 if you need additional information.
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Monolithic Glass Data, Clear Glass
European Standards American Standards (NFRC 100-2001)

Visible Light Solar Energy
Solar Factor (g) Winter Summer
Shading
Product Reflec- Reflec- Direct Reflec- U-value U-value U-value
Trans- Absorp- EN DIN Coeff. Relative
tion tion Trans- tion EN 673 Night time Day time
mission tion 410 67 507 g DIN/ W/(m2K) SHGC Heat Gain
outside inside mission outside 0,87 BTU/ BTU/ 2
% % % % BTU/hr.ft
% % % % hr.ft2.F hr.ft2.F
SunGuard Solar - 4mm clear glass Solar Coating #2 Surface
Silver 20 19 33 26 16 30 55 27 27 0.31 4.3 0.76 0.63 0.27 73
Royal Blue 20 22 22 29 20 20 61 34 34 0.39 5.1 0.91 0.80 0.36 95
Silver Grey 32 32 24 22 29 20 52 42 42 0.49 5.6 0.99 0.88 0.44 113
Neutral 34 38 24 7 28 22 50 41 40 0.46 5.1 0.90 0.79 0.41 107
Light Blue 52 52 17 15 49 12 38 59 59 0.68 5.7 1.00 0.90 0.60 153
Silver 20 19 33 26 15 28 57 27 27 0.31 4.3 0.75 0.63 0.28 74
Royal Blue 20 22 21 29 19 19 53 34 34 0.39 5.1 0.90 0.79 0.36 95
Silver Grey 32 32 24 22 28 19 54 42 42 0.48 5.5 0.98 0.87 0.43 113
Neutral 34 38 23 7 27 20 52 41 40 0.46 5.0 0.89 0.78 0.41 107
Light Blue 52 52 17 15 47 12 41 58 58 0.67 5.6 0.99 0.89 0.59 150
Light Blue 52 51 16 15 44 11 45 57 56 0.65 5.5 0.97 0.88 0.58 146
Light Blue 52 50 16 15 42 11 47 56 55 0.64 5.4 0.96 0.87 0.57 144
Monolithic Glass Data, Green Glass

Shading
mission tion 410 67 507 g DIN/ SHGC Heat Gain
outside inside mission outside W/(m2K) BTU/ BTU/
% % % % 0,87 BTU/hr.ft2
SunGuard Solar - 4mm green glass Solar Coating #2 Surface
Green 20 17 27 26 10 16 74 25 25 0.29 4.3 0.76 0.63 0.27 71
Aquamarine 20 19 18 29 13 12 76 30 30 0.35 5.1 0.91 0.80 0.33 88
Green 32 28 20 21 18 12 69 37 37 0.42 5.6 0.99 0.88 0.39 102
Green 34 34 20 7 19 12 69 36 35 0.41 5.1 0.90 0.79 0.37 97
Green 52 46 14 15 31 9 60 48 47 0.54 5.7 1.00 0.90 0.49 125
SunGuard Solar - 6mm green glass Solar Coating #2 Surface
Green 20 16 24 26 8 13 79 25 24 0.28 4.3 0.75 0.63 0.26 70
Aquamarine 20 18 17 29 10 10 80 29 29 0.34 5.1 0.90 0.79 0.32 85
Green 32 26 18 21 15 10 75 35 35 0.40 5.5 0.98 0.87 0.37 98
Green 34 31 18 7 16 10 74 34 34 0.39 5.0 0.89 0.78 0.36 94
Green 52 43 13 15 25 8 67 44 43 0.49 5.6 0.99 0.89 0.45 117
Monolithic glass manufactured exclusively by Guardian Ras Al Khaimah, U.A.E.
Notes: Guardian reserves the right to change product performance characteristics without notice or obligation. The performance values shown are nominal
and subject to variations due to manufacturing tolerances. Guardian performance data are calculated in accordance with the LBNL Window 5.2 computer
analysis using an air mass of 1.5. May require heat strengthening or tempering to resist potential thermal stresses. Please contact Guardian for assistance.
A slight shift in visible light reflectance or transmission may be noticed after heat-treatment.
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Laminated Glass Data, Clear Glass, Configuration: 3mm/0.38mm PVB/3mm

Shading
% % % % BTU/hr.ft
SunGuard Solar - 3mm clear / 0.38 mm PVB / 3mm clear Solar Coating #2 Surface
Silver 20 19 32 25 15 31 53 29 29 0.33 5.7 1.02 0.92 0.31 84
Royal Blue 20 23 22 26 20 20 60 35 35 0.40 5.7 1.02 0.92 0.38 100
Silver Grey 32 33 23 17 28 21 51 42 41 0.47 5.7 1.02 0.92 0.43 113
Neutral 34 33 19 17 26 20 54 40 39 0.45 5.7 1.02 0.92 0.42 109
Light Blue 52 55 15 10 48 12 39 58 57 0.66 5.7 1.02 0.92 0.60 151
SunGuard High Performance - 3mm clear / 0.38 mm PVB / 3mm clear High Performance Coating # 2 Surface
Silver 35 35 40 24 22 47 31 32 30 0.35 5.7 1.02 0.92 0.31 85
Neutral 40 37 26 20 24 36 40 36 35 0.40 5.7 1.02 0.92 0.35 95
Royal Blue 40 34 31 35 23 35 42 35 34 0.39 5.7 1.02 0.92 0.36 95
Neutral Plus 50 45 27 27 27 41 32 37 35 0.40 5.7 1.02 0.92 0.36 95
Neutral 60 56 26 22 33 38 29 42 41 0.47 5.7 1.02 0.92 0.41 108
ClimaGuard Neutral 70 72 9 9 52 19 29 61 59 0.67 5.7 1.02 0.92 0.60 151
Laminated Glass Data, Green Glass, Configuration: 3mm/0.38mm PVB/3mm

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% % % % BTU/hr.ft
SunGuard Solar - 3mm green / 0.38mm PVB / 3mm clear Solar Coating #2 Surface
Green 20 17 28 25 11 19 71 29 29 0.33 5.7 1.02 0.92 0.32 86
Aquamarine 20 21 19 26 14 14 72 33 32 0.37 5.7 1.02 0.92 0.36 95
Green 32 30 20 17 20 13 67 38 37 0.43 5.7 1.02 0.92 0.40 105
Green 34 30 16 17 19 12 69 37 36 0.42 5.7 1.02 0.92 0.39 103
Green 52 50 13 9 34 9 56 49 48 0.55 5.7 1.02 0.92 0.51 130
SunGuard High Performance - 3mm green / 0.38mm PVB / 3mm clear High Performance Coating #2 Surface
Green 35 32 34 24 17 25 58 33 32 0.37 5.7 1.02 0.92 0.34 91
Green 40 34 23 20 18 19 63 36 35 0.40 5.7 1.02 0.92 0.37 97
Aquamarine 40 31 27 35 17 20 63 34 33 0.38 5.7 1.02 0.92 0.36 95
Green Plus 50 41 23 27 21 21 58 37 36 0.41 5.7 1.02 0.92 0.38 99
Green 60 51 22 22 28 19 53 41 40 0.46 5.7 1.02 0.92 0.42 109
Green 70 66 8 8 38 11 51 53 51 0.59 5.7 1.02 0.92 0.53 135
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Laminated Glass Data, Clear Glass, Configuration: 4mm/0.76mm PVB/4mm

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% % % % BTU/hr.ft
SunGuard Solar - 4mm clear / 0.76mm PVB / 4mm clear Solar Coating #2 Surface
Silver 20 19 32 25 14 30 55 29 29 0.33 5.6 0.99 0.90 0.31 83
Royal Blue 20 22 22 26 19 20 61 35 34 0.39 5.6 0.99 0.90 0.37 98
Silver Grey 32 33 23 16 27 20 53 41 40 0.46 5.6 0.99 0.90 0.42 111
Neutral 34 33 18 17 25 20 56 39 39 0.44 5.6 0.99 0.90 0.41 107
Light Blue 52 54 15 9 46 12 42 56 55 0.63 5.6 0.99 0.90 0.58 146
SunGuard High Performance - 4mm clear / 0.76mm PVB / 4mm clear High Performance Coating # 2 Surface
Silver 35 34 39 24 21 45 34 31 30 0.35 5.6 0.99 0.90 0.31 84
Neutral 40 37 26 20 23 35 43 36 34 0.39 5.6 0.99 0.90 0.35 94
Royal Blue 40 33 31 35 22 33 44 35 33 0.38 5.6 0.99 0.90 0.35 94
Neutral Plus 50 45 26 27 26 40 35 36 35 0.40 5.6 0.99 0.90 0.35 94
Neutral 60 55 25 22 34 34 32 42 40 0.47 5.6 0.99 0.90 0.41 107
Laminated Glass Data, Green Glass, Configuration: 4mm/0.76mm PVB/4mm

Shading
% % % % BTU/hr.ft
SunGuard Solar - 4mm green / 0.76mm PVB / 4mm clear Solar Coating #2 Surface
Green 20 17 26 25 10 16 75 29 28 0.33 5.6 0.99 0.90 0.31 85
Aquamarine 20 20 18 26 12 12 76 32 31 0.36 5.6 0.99 0.90 0.35 92
Green 32 29 19 16 17 12 71 36 35 0.41 5.6 0.99 0.90 0.38 101
Green 34 29 15 17 16 11 73 36 35 0.40 5.6 0.99 0.90 0.38 99
Green 52 48 13 9 30 8 62 46 45 0.52 5.6 0.99 0.90 0.48 122
SunGuard High Performance - 4mm green / 0.76mm PVB / 4mm clear High Performance Coating #2 Surface
Green 35 30 32 24 15 21 64 32 32 0.36 5.6 0.99 0.90 0.34 90
Green 40 32 21 20 16 16 68 35 34 0.39 5.6 0.99 0.90 0.36 95
Aquamarine 40 29 25 35 15 17 68 33 32 0.37 5.6 0.99 0.90 0.35 93
Green Plus 50 39 22 27 18 17 64 36 35 0.40 5.6 0.99 0.90 0.37 98
Green 60 49 21 22 26 16 58 40 39 0.45 5.6 0.99 0.90 0.41 106
Green 70 63 8 8 34 9 57 50 48 0.56 5.6 0.99 0.90 0.50 128
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Insulating Glass Data, Clear Outboard Glass, Configuration: 6mm/12mm A.S./6mm

Shading
Trans- Absorp EN DIN Coeff. Relative
% % % % BTU/hr.ft
SunGuard Solar - 6mm clear / 12mm a.s. / 6mm clear Solar Coating #2 Surface
Silver 20 17 33 29 13 28 59 21 21 0.24 2.2 0.38 0.40 0.21 54
Royal Blue 20 20 22 32 16 19 64 25 26 0.30 2.6 0.44 0.46 0.27 68
Silver Grey 32 29 25 26 23 19 68 33 33 0.38 2.8 0.46 0.49 0.34 84
Neutral 34 34 25 14 23 21 66 32 32 0.37 2.6 0.43 0.46 0.33 81
Light Blue 52 47 19 21 39 14 47 48 48 0.56 2.8 0.47 0.49 0.49 120
SunGuard Solar - 6mm clear / 12mm a.s. / 6mm clear Solar Coating #2 Surface, ClimaGuard Neutral 70 #3 Surface
Silver 20 15 33 22 9 29 61 18 18 0.21 1.8 0.32 0.32 0.19 47
Royal Blue 20 17 22 24 11 19 69 21 21 0.24 1.9 0.33 0.33 0.22 55
Silver Grey 32 24 25 19 16 20 63 28 28 0.32 1.9 0.33 0.33 0.28 68
Neutral 34 29 24 11 17 24 61 28 28 0.32 1.9 0.33 0.33 0.28 69
Light Blue 52 39 18 16 27 16 57 42 40 0.47 1.9 0.33 0.33 0.41 99
SunGuard High Performance - 6mm clear / 12mm a.s. / 6mm clear High Performance Coating #2 Surface
Silver 35 35 42 22 22 41 37 28 27 0.30 1.6 0.30 0.29 0.26 64
Neutral 40 39 23 14 23 30 47 31 29 0.34 1.7 0.31 0.31 0.29 70
Royal Blue 40 38 26 25 23 29 48 30 29 0.33 1.7 0.30 0.30 0.29 71
Neutral Plus 50 48 25 21 27 35 38 33 32 0.35 1.6 0.29 0.29 0.32 76
Neutral 60 57 24 18 36 31 33 41 39 0.45 1.6 0.30 0.29 0.39 93
SunGuard High Selective - 6mm clear / 12mm a.s. / 6mm clear High Selective Coating #2 Surface
Super Neutral 40 39 16 31 18 40 42 25 23 0.27 1.6 0.29 0.28 0.23 56
Super Neutral 51 50 12 22 22 41 37 29 27 0.31 1.6 0.29 0.28 0.26 64
Super Neutral 62 62 14 17 27 42 31 35 32 0.37 1.6 0.29 0.28 0.31 75
Super Neutral 70 69 11 12 34 38 29 41 39 0.45 1.6 0.29 0.29 0.38 91
SunGuard High Performance - 6mm tinted / 12mm a.s. / 6mm clear ClimaGuard Neutral 70 Coating #3 Surface
(Green/Clear) 56 10 11 27 8 65 42 41 0.47 1.9 0.33 0.34 0.40 97
(Grey/Clear) 33 6 10 27 11 63 41 39 0.45 1.9 0.33 0.34 0.41 98
)Bronze/Clear( 41 7 10 28 11 61 43 41 0.47 1.9 0.33 0.34 0.43 102
Insulating Glass Data, Green Outboard Glass, Configuration: 6mm/12mm A.S./6mm

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% % % % BTU/hr.ft
SunGuard
Solar - 6mm green / 12mm a.s. / 6mm clear Solar Coating #2 Surface
Green 20 14 24 29 7 13 79 17 17 0.20 2.2 0.38 0.40 0.18 46
Aquamarine 20 17 17 32 9 10 81 19 21 0.24 2.6 0.44 0.46 0.22 55
Green 32 24 19 26 13 10 77 24 25 0.29 2.8 0.46 0.49 0.26 65
Green 34 28 18 14 14 10 76 24 25 0.29 2.6 0.43 0.46 0.26 64
Green 52 39 15 20 22 9 70 33 33 0.38 2.8 0.47 0.50 0.34 83
SunGuard Solar - 6mm green / 12mm a.s. / 6mm clear Solar Coating #2 Surface, ClimaGuard Neutral 70 #3 Surface
Green 20 12 24 22 6 13 81 15 15 0.17 1.8 0.32 0.32 0.16 39
Aquamarine 20 14 17 24 7 10 83 16 16 0.19 1.9 0.33 0.33 0.17 43
Green 32 20 18 19 9 11 80 20 20 0.23 1.9 0.33 0.33 0.21 51
Green 34 24 18 11 11 10 79 21 21 0.24 1.9 0.33 0.33 0.21 53
Green 52 33 14 15 16 9 75 28 27 0.32 1.9 0.33 0.33 0.28 68
SunGuard High Performance - 6mm green / 12mm a.s. / 6mm clear High Performance Coating #2 Surface
Green 35 29 30 22 13 17 70 21 20 0.23 1.6 0.30 0.29 0.20 50
Green 40 32 18 14 15 12 74 23 22 0.26 1.7 0.31 0.31 0.22 55
Aquamarine 40 32 20 25 14 13 63 22 21 0.25 1.7 0.30 0.30 0.22 53
Green Plus 50 40 19 20 17 13 70 25 24 0.28 1.6 0.29 0.29 0.24 58
Green 60 48 18 17 23 14 63 28 27 0.32 1.6 0.30 0.29 0.28 68
Green 70 56 10 11 27 8 65 37 36 0.41 1.9 0.33 0.34 0.35 85
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Insulating Glass Data 8mm, Clear Outboard Glass, Configuration: 8mm/12mm A.S./6mm

Shading
% % % % BTU/hr.ft
SunGuard Solar - 8mm clear / 12mm a.s. / 6mm clear Solar Coating #2 Surface
Silver 20 17 33 29 12 27 61 21 21 0.24 2.2 0.38 0.40 0.21 54
Royal Blue 20 20 22 32 15 18 67 25 26 0.30 2.6 0.43 0.46 0.27 67
Silver Grey 32 28 25 26 22 19 59 32 33 0.38 2.7 0.46 0.48 0.33 83
Neutral 34 34 24 14 22 20 58 32 32 0.37 2.6 0.43 0.45 0.33 80
Light Blue 52 46 19 21 38 13 49 47 47 0.55 2.8 0.46 0.49 0,48 118
SunGuard Solar - 8mm clear / 12mm a.s. / 6mm clear Solar Coating #2 Surface, ClimaGuard Neutral 70 #3 `Surface
Silver 20 14 32 22 9 27 64 18 18 0.21 1.8 0.32 0.32 0.19 47
Royal Blue 20 17 21 24 11 18 71 21 21 0.24 1.9 0.33 0.33 0.22 55
Silver Grey 32 24 24 19 16 19 65 28 27 0.31 1.9 0.33 0.33 0.38 67
Neutral 34 29 24 11 17 20 63 28 27 0.32 1.8 0.33 0.33 0.28 68
Light Blue 52 39 18 16 26 16 58 41 40 0.46 1.9 0.33 0.33 0.40 97
SunGuard High Performance - 8mm clear / 12mm a.s. / 6mm clear High Performance Coating #2 Surface
Silver 35 35 41 22 21 39 41 27 26 0.30 1.6 0.30 0.29 0.26 64
Neutral 40 38 23 14 22 28 49 30 29 0.34 1.7 0.31 0.31 0.29 70
Royal Blue 40 38 26 25 22 28 50 29 28 0.33 1.7 0.30 0.30 0.29 70
Neutral Plus 50 48 25 21 26 33 42 33 31 0.35 1.6 0.29 0.29 0.31 75
Neutral 60 57 23 18 35 29 36 40 38 0.44 1.6 0.29 0.29 0.38 91
SunGuard High Selective - 8mm clear / 12mm a.s. / 6mm clear High Selective Coating #2 Surface
Super Neutral 40 39 16 31 18 37 45 25 24 0.27 1.6 0.29 0.28 0.23 56
Super Neutral 51 50 12 22 22 39 40 29 27 0.31 1.6 0.29 0.28 0.26 64
Super Neutral 62 61 14 17 27 39 34 35 33 0.37 1.6 0.29 0.28 0.31 75
Super Neutral 70 68 11 12 33 35 32 41 39 0.44 1.6 0.29 0.28 0.38 90
SunGuard High Performance - 8mm tinted / 12mm a.s. / 6mm clear ClimaGuard Neutral 70 Coating #3 Surface
(Green/Clear) 52 9 11 23 7 69 38 36 0.42 1.9 0.33 0.33 0.36 87
(Grey/Clear) 26 6 10 22 9 70 35 34 0.39 1.9 0.33 0.33 0.35 85
)Bronze/Clear( 34 6 10 23 9 68 37 36 0.41 1.9 0.33 0.33 0.37 90
)Blue/Clear( 36 6 10 17 6 77 31 30 0.34 1.9 0.33 0.33 0.29 71
Insulating Glass Data 8mm, Green Outboard Glass, Configuration: 8mm/12mm A.S./6mm

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Product Reflec- Reflec- Direct Reflec- U-value U-value U-value Relative
Trans- Absorp- EN DIN Coeff.
tion tion Trans- tion EN 673 Night time Day time Heat
mission tion 410 67 507 g DIN/ W/(m2K) SHGC
outside inside mission outside 0,87 BTU/ BTU/ Gain
% % % %
% % % % hr.ft2.F hr.ft2.F BTU/hr.ft2
SunGuard Solar - 8mm green / 12mm a.s. / 6mm clear Solar Coating #2 Surface
Green 20 13 22 29 6 11 83 16 17 0.19 2.2 0.38 0.40 0.18 45
Aquamarine 20 15 15 32 7 9 83 19 20 0.23 2.6 0.43 0.46 0.21 53
Green 32 22 17 26 11 9 80 23 24 0.27 2.7 0.46 0.48 0.24 62
Green 34 26 17 14 12 9 79 23 24 0.27 2.6 0.43 0.45 0.24 61
Green 52 36 14 20 18 8 74 30 30 0.35 2.8 0.46 0.49 0.31 77
SunGuard Solar - 8mm green / 12mm a.s. / 6mm clear Solar Coating #2 Surface, ClimaGuard Neutral 70 #3 Surface
Green 20 11 22 22 5 11 84 14 14 0.17 1.8 0.32 0.32 0.15 38
Aquamarine 20 13 15 24 6 9 85 15 16 0.18 1.9 0.33 0.33 0.16 41
Green 32 19 17 19 8 9 82 19 19 0.22 1.9 0.33 0.33 0.19 48
Green 34 22 16 11 9 9 82 20 20 0.23 1.8 0.33 0.33 0.20 50
Green 52 30 13 15 14 8 78 26 25 0.29 1.9 0.33 0.33 0.25 62
SunGuard High Performance - 8mm green / 12mm a.s. / 6mm clear High Performance Coating #2 Surface
Green 35 27 27 22 11 14 75 19 19 0.21 1.6 0.30 0.29 0.19 46
Green 40 30 16 14 13 10 78 21 21 0.24 1.7 0.31 0.31 0.21 51
Aquamarine 40 30 18 25 12 11 77 20 20 0.23 1.7 0.30 0.30 0.20 49
Green Plus 50 37 17 20 15 11 75 23 22 0.26 1.6 0.29 0.29 0.22 54
Green 60 44 16 17 21 11 68 26 26 0.30 1.6 0.29 0.29 0.26 62
Green 70 52 9 11 24 7 70 33 32 0.37 1.9 0.33 0.33 0.32 77
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A C O U S T I C A L I N F O R M AT I O N
The acoustic performance of glazing assemblies is expressed in two terms: Sound Transmission
Class (STC) is used to measure the sound transmission loss of interior walls, ceilings and floors; and
Outdoor-Indoor Transmission Class (OITC), which measures the sound transmission loss of exterior
glazing applications. High sound transmission loss good sound insulation is desired in many
commercial curtain wall applications. Limiting sound transmission through glazing requires review
and testing of the entire glazing system. Laminated glass and insulating glass tend to produce higher
OITC ratings because the laminate dampens vibration and the air space limits sound transmission.
The following chart indicates typical sound transmission losses for various glass configurations.
Ty p i c a l S o u n d Tr a n s m i s s i o n L o s s ( d B )
Frequency in Hertz (Hz)
Glass Configuration
100 125 160 200 250 315 400 500 630 800 1000 1250 1600 2000 2500 3150 4000 5000 STC OITC
6mm 23 25 25 24 28 26 29 31 33 34 34 35 34 30 27 32 37 41 31 29
12mm 26 30 26 30 33 33 34 36 37 35 32 32 36 40 43 46 50 51 36 33
3mm - 0.76 PVB - 3mm 25 26 28 27 29 29 30 32 34 35 35 36 36 35 35 38 43 46 35 31
6mm - 0.76 PVB - 6mm 28 31 29 31 32 33 32 33 35 36 36 35 36 40 43 46 48 51 37 33
6mm - 1.52 PVB - 6mm 27 28 27 30 31 31 33 35 36 37 37 37 36 37 41 44 48 51 37 33
3mm - 10mm a.s. - 3mm 26 23 23 20 23 19 23 27 29 32 35 39 44 47 48 41 36 43 31 26
6mm - 12mm a.s. - 6mm 29 22 26 18 25 25 31 32 34 36 39 40 39 35 36 46 52 58 35 28
3mm - 12mm a.s. - 3mm - 0.76 PVB - 3mm 27 29 25 24 25 27 29 31 35 38 40 41 42 43 46 50 49 53 37 31
6mm - 12mm a.s. - 3mm - 0.76 PVB - 3mm 27 27 24 28 26 33 34 35 38 40 42 43 42 40 42 47 51 54 39 32
6mm - 12mm a.s. - 6mm - 0.76 PVB - 6mm 30 26 30 30 29 36 37 37 39 39 41 42 43 44 46 51 53 55 41 35
H O W T O V I E W / E VA L U AT E G L A S S H A N D S A M P L E S
Coated glass is normally selected based on reflected colour, as this is typically seen in outdoor /
natural lighting conditions. To see the reflected colour of glass, it is best to view samples with a black
background. Position the sample so that someone can look at an image that is reflected from the glass
surface. This is the true reflected colour of the sample.
Example: Place a piece of black paper, or other low-gloss black material, on a desktop or other flat
surface. Position the glass sample on the paper with the exterior side up, so that you can see the
image of the overhead lights being reflected from the glass surface. To view the transmitted colour, it
is best to view samples using a white background. Evaluating glass samples with a white background
will not give a true indication of the exterior appearance of the sample. This instead projects the
transmitted colour and is not what you will see once the glass is installed in the building.
Guardian recommends that samples be viewed in outdoor/natural lighting conditions, preferably in a

slightly overcast condition, for the most accurate rendering of transmitted and reflected colour. Also,
architects are encouraged to consider angle of observation, interior lighting conditions and potential
effects of glare when choosing glazing products.
We recommend viewing glass samples outdoors whenever possible. After removing the glass from the
sample box, place it in a vertical or slightly angled position. Viewing the glass with a black background in
the distance is preferred to replicate lighting once installed in the structure. Then look through the glass
to provide the best indication of the appearance of installed glass.
When evaluating samples outdoors, we recommend viewing them at various time of the day and under
varying lighting conditions, e.g., cloudy versus sunny conditions. This will provide a truer indication of
what the glass will look like, as well as give you the opportunity to see how varying light conditions
impact your design intent.
F A B R I C AT I O N A N D G L A Z I N G
Fabrication and Glazing

What are the guidelines for optical distortion? What can contribute to the risk of glass thermal breakage?
How should glass be cleaned? This section provides more detailed information on many important areas
related to SunGuard Advanced Architectural Glass.
OPTICAL DISTORTION
Many conditions may contribute to optical distortion, including glazing errors and processing
procedures. Minimizing optical distortion resulting from a heat treatment process will greatly enhance
the appearance of the final product. Roller wave, bow and warp are sources of optical distortion that
can result from tempering or heat strengthening and as such influence the appearance of the final
product.
Roller wave occurs as glass passes over the rollers in a horizontal, oscillating heat treatment
furnace. As the glass heats up, it may sag between the rollers at the reversal of each oscillation,
which then becomes set in place during the cooling (quench) process. This may produce
roller wave distortion in the finished product.
Bow occurs as a result of the heat treatment process and can be reduced through correct
control of the heating and cooling. EN 12150 addresses bow and describes how overall and
local bow should be determined.
Guardian recommends that:

Glass should be processed so roller wave will be horizontal to the base dimension of the
finished unit, whenever possible.
A roll distortion gauge should be used to measure roll distortion.
A target of 0.07mm (0.003") with a maximum of 0.13mm (0.005") roll wave for any commercial
application.
Top (measured) surface is the

+0.065 mm (+0.0025 in) Peak uncoated surface of the glass
-0.065 mm (-0.0025 in) valley

Total Roll Wave
+0.065 mm + |-0.065 mm| = 0.13mm
(+0.0025 in + |-0.0025 in| = 0.005 in)
THERMAL BREAKAGE
Thermal breakage can be influenced by a number of factors. A critical factor to consider in the
early stages of glass selection is whether the glass will be shaded. When glass is partially shaded
by building overhangs or extensions, it becomes cooler at the edges and stress in the glass may
occur, which can result in thermal breakage.
In areas where thermal breakage may be of concern, a thermal breakage analysis must be
completed to determine if heat-treating (heat-strengthening or tempering) may be needed.
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Thermal Breakage continued
Heat-treating may also be necessary due to high wind loads or safety glass code requirements. The
degree to which the central area of the glass becomes hot is largely dependent on the solar absorption
of the glass, which varies between different types of glass.
Some additional factors that may influence thermal breakage are listed below:
Glass framing that is in direct contact with concrete or other materials that may contribute to
the cooling of the glass edge.
Excessive coverage of the glass edge by the frame.
Heat-absorbing films attached to the glass after installation.
The use of internal shading devices such as curtains, drapes or venetian blinds if shading
devices are used, they must be placed away from the glass to allow for a free flow of air at the
glass surface.
The airflow from room cooling or heating vents must be directed away from the glass.
Buildings not heated during the construction phase may experience an increase in
thermal breakage.
Generally speaking, the greater the glass edge area, the greater the risk of thermal breakage.
The potential risk of thermal breakage can be estimated by a computer-aided thermal stress analysis.
Contact Guardians manufacturing plant for assistance with thermal stress analysis.
H E AT- S O A K I N G
All float glass contains some level of imperfection. One type of imperfection is nickel sulphide (NiS)
inclusions. Most NiS inclusions are stable and cause no problems. There is, however, the potential
for NiS inclusions that may cause spontaneous breakage in fully tempered glass without any load or
thermal stress being applied.
Heat soak testing is a process that exposes critical NiS inclusions in fully tempered glass. The process
involves placing the tempered glass inside a chamber and raising the temperature to approximately
290C to accelerate nickel sulphide expansion. This causes glass containing nickel sulphide inclusions
to break in the heat soak chamber, thus reducing the risk of potential field breakage. The heat soak
process is not 100 percent effective, but provides a defined level of confidence that is described
in EN 14179.
Heat-strengthened glass has a much lower potential incidence of spontaneous breakage than
tempered glass, and may be used where additional glass strength is required but safety glazing neither
mandatory nor specified.
WIND AND SNOW LOADS

Wind and snow loads are usually considered and calculated in accordance with local Standards and
Regulations depending where the building is sited. Guardian is capable of determining the minimum
thickness for the type of glass to be installed to resist the specified loads. These loads must be
addressed in the early stages of design. Contact your Guardian representative or local technical
department for assistance with wind and snow load analysis.
Glass Centre Deflection:

An important consideration in the choice of glass is centre deflection. Excessive center deflection can
result in edge pullout, distortion of reflected images and possible glass contact with interior building
components, e.g., room dividers and interior blinds.
Insulating Glass:
The effects of wind on insulating glass units are, in many cases, complex and require a computer
assisted wind load analysis to adequately consider some of the variables.
Design professionals must take into account the following variables:

Load sharing other than 50-50
Air space contraction and expansion due to changes in temperature, barometric pressure and
altitude variation in weathering of the glass surfaces, e.g., surface #1 vs. surface #2
Glass edge supported on all sides or only partially
Asymmetrical loading, i.e., panes of different thickness
Thermal stress
When all or some of these variables are taken into account, the maximum wind load may vary
considerably.
B E N D I N G G U A R D I A N S P U T T E R C O AT E D G L A S S
SunGuard heat treatable coatings are thermally stable and have been utilized in bent glass
applications. SunGuard products used in bent glass applications maintain their aesthetic, optical
and performance properties. Bending constraints are based on coating type, choice of bending
process (tempered versus annealed bending), radius and concave vs. convex applications. Guardian
recommends a full scale mock-up be produced and viewed prior to final specification approval.
Please contact your Guardian representative or technical department for further advice and
information regarding bent glass applications.
S T R A I N PAT T E R N
Strain pattern refers to a specific geometric pattern of iridescence or darkish shadows that may
appear under certain lighting conditions, particularly in the presence of polarized light (also called
quench marks). The phenomena are caused by the localized stresses imparted by the rapid air
cooling of the heat-treating operation. Strain pattern is characteristic of heat-treated glass and is not
considered a defect.
M O I R P AT T E R N S
Moir is an optical phenomenon that may appear as a wavy, rippled or circular pattern under certain
lighting conditions. Moir patterns may be created when one semitransparent object with a repetitive
pattern is placed over another and the two are not aligned. The moir patterns are not defects in the
glass or silk-screen pattern they are a pattern in the image formed by the human eye. This may occur
when silk-screen patterns of lines or dots are closely spaced, and a secondary pattern is created
by the shadow of the ceramic frit on another surface of an insulating glass unit, for instance, when a
spandrel panel is installed behind silk-screened glass. Another potential moir pattern may be the result
of light transmitted through the glass portion not covered with ceramic frit.
GLASS EDGE TYPES

The condition of the edge of finished Edge Diagram Description Typical Application
glass products can impact the Ground

Flat Ground
Silicone structural glazing
with exposed edges
Ground
long-term structural performance of
the glass system. The adjacent table Silicone structural glazing
Polished Flat Polish where edge condition is
of edge types is provided to help Ground critical for aesthetic purposes
design professionals understand Ground Ground Mirrors,

Pencil Edge Decorative furniture glass
fabrication processes and typical
applications. Polished Mirrors,
Polished
Pencil Edge Decorative furniture glass
GLASS HANDLING, STORAGE,
Specify Angle
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING (22, 45 or 67)
Ground Miter Silicone structural glazing
Ground
Glass is a hard substance, but it
can be scratched. Glass is resistant 5 Angle Mirrors,
Bevel
Decorative furniture glass
to many, but not all, chemicals. Polished
Glass is generally a durable Normal edge treatment

Natural Cut Seamed Edges
for heat-treated glass
material, and if properly maintained, Seamed
can last almost forever.
One of the most harmful materials to glass is glass itself. When glass is stored prior to fabrication,
it should be separated by an airspace, separator or paper. When removing glass from storage,
avoid sliding one pane over another, as they can be scratched or abraded. Glass edges should
not contact the frame or other hard surfaces during installation. Use rolling blocks, as necessary,
when moving glass.
Glass should be washed frequently to remove surface dirt and also to protect the glass from staining.
Glass staining occurs when the sodium within the glass reacts with moisture in the air. Sodium, when
combined with small amounts of water, can create sodium hydroxide, which is corrosive to glass.
If this sodium hydroxide is left on the glass surface for a prolonged period of time, the glass will be
permanently damaged and may have to be replaced. The sodium hydroxide is easily removed
with water and normal glass-cleaning solutions, e.g., alcohol and water, or ammonia and water.
Installed glass is less prone to sodium hydroxide damage due to the natural cleansing of the glass
surface by rain.
Recommended Cleaning Or Washing Solutions

A. General Glass Cleaning
Use water applied by a saturated cloth.
Use pre-mixed glass-cleaning solutions. Follow all printed instructions. Immediately remove all
pre-mixed cleaning solutions with a soft, dry cloth.
Use a 50-50 mixture of alcohol and water, or ammonia and water, followed by a warm rinse.
Glass must be dried with a soft cloth or a chamois and cellulose sponge.
B. Precautions
Avoid abrasive or highly alkaline cleaners. Do not use petroleum products, i.e., gasoline,
kerosene or lighter fluid.
Hydrofluoric and phosphoric acid are corrosive to the glass surface and should not be used.
Protect the glass surface from over-spray or runoff from acids and cleaning agents used to
clean metal framing, brick or masonry.
Keep all cleaning solutions and other materials from contacting the edges of laminated
glass or insulated glass.
Do not use abrasive brushes, razor blades or other objects that may scratch the glass.
Immediately remove any construction materials, i.e., concrete, fireproofing, paints,
labels and tapes.
Clean a small area at a time, and inspect the glass surface frequently to ensure that no
glass damage has occurred.
For most effective results, clean glass at a time when its surface is shaded. Avoid direct
sunlight or hot glass.
C O AT E D G L A S S : M I N I M U M A N D M A X I M U M S I Z E S
The sizes of glass listed below pertain to float glass manufacturing capabilities. To determine the
minimum and maximum sizes available for finished glass products, the glass processor must be
consulted. Physical/mechanical capabilities and constraints of the fabricator will affect the final
finished glass size availability.
continued
Coated Glass continued
Coated Glass Guardian RAK
Coated Glass Solar Series

Silver 20, Royal Blue 20, Silver Grey 32
Neutral 34, Light Blue 52
High Performance Series
Silver 35, Neutral 40, Royal Blue 40
Neutral Plus 50, Neutral 60, ClimaGuard Neutral 70
Thickness: Clear Glass 3mm 12mm
Green Glass 3mm 10mm
Maximum Stock Sheet 3.21 x 6.0
Standard Stock Sheet 3.21 x 2.25
S P E C I A L C O N S I D E R AT I O N S F O R L A R G E F I N I S H E D G L A S S S I Z E S
It is important for designers to understand that the maximum glass sizes manufactured by Guardian,
do not suggest that insulating glass unit and heat treatment equipment capabilities can process
these sizes. To the contrary, there are many considerations that need to be taken into account when
designing glazing for todays architecture.
Maximum glass sizes available from the primary manufacturer are one consideration, the processing
equipment limitations, capabilities of the contract glazier to install the unit, availability of specialized
transport and handling equipment to deliver the unit, and the specific glass configuration, such as
coated glass, silk-screened glass, and heat treated glass, laminated glass, insulated glass or some
combination of these items.
Guardian recommends the specific glass configuration be reviewed with a glass processor so that the
availability of glass to meet project lead times and budget can be confirmed.
CONSTRUCTION-PHASE RISKS OF THERMAL BREAKAGE

There is a higher risk of thermal stress breakage during the construction phase of a project, and such
breakage may diminish once the building is closed in and heated or cooled.
Thermal stress breakage is caused primarily by a temperature gradient developing between the edge
and centre portions of the glass pane. The most critical exposure in which thermal breakage can occur
is under conditions when the glass edges are cold and the central region is heated. This condition is
common in buildings with overhangs and vertical extensions.
Thermal stresses present during Effect of Interior Temperature on Thermal Stress

construction occur particularly when
Heat-Treated
High
the building interior is not eated,
and the panes of glass are exposed
Silve
Potential for Thermal Stress Breakage

r 20
to direct sunlight. In such cases, on g
reen
breakage can occur as the sun heats
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Thermal Safety
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the edges are cooled by the frame.
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This type of breakage is possible nit
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or vertical extensions. The risk is ar
greatest for heat-absorbing glass,

such as tints and reflective glass. In Clear IG
Unit
Annealed
insulating glass, the risk of thermal
Low
breakage is further increased when
heat-absorbing tinted glass is used. 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Interior Temperature of Building (F)
The best control of thermal breakage
is heating the interior of the building and specifying heat-treated glass, either heat-strengthened or
tempered. The above graph shows the dramatic extent to which heating the building decreases risk
of breakage from thermal stress. Guardian Industries will provide an analysis of the risk of thermal
breakage during construction if the anticipated building temperatures and appropriate window details
are provided. However, a thermal stress analysis is not a guarantee against breakage. The analysis is
a service to our customers for the purpose of product selection. The selection of product type and
prevention of thermal breakage are the responsibility of the design professional.
S T AT I S T I C A L P R O B A B I L I T Y O F G L A S S B R E A K A G E
Statistical probability of glass breakage is a complex topic. The following section should only be
regarded as an introduction to the issue.
Glass is a brittle material. It acts elastically until it fractures at ultimate load. That ultimate load varies,
depending upon the type and duration of the loads applied and the distribution, orientation and
severity of the inhomogeneities and micro-flaws existing in the surface of the glass. Because of its
nature, glass cannot be engineered in the same way as other building envelope materials with a
predictable specific strength. In those cases, factors are assigned to minimize the likelihood that
breakage will occur at the selected design load. Because the ultimate strength of glass varies, its
strength is described statistically. Architects and engineers, when specifying a design factor for
glass in buildings, must choose the anticipated wind load, its duration and the probability of glass
breakage (defined as x per 1000 panes of glass at the initial occurrence of the design load). Glass
manufacturers can provide the appropriate data for determining the performance of their products.
However, the responsible design professional must review these performance criteria and determine
if they are suitable for the intended application.
GLAZING GUIDELINES
All glass products are to be glazed in a manner that ensures the glass is free-floating, non-loadbearing
and glazed with a material that remains resilient. An adequate weep system, or materials which totally
repel the passage of water, is necessary to avoid premature failure of fabricated glass, opacified
spandrel and laminated glass. Adequate clearance for bow and warp of heat-strengthened and
tempered glass must be provided.
Dry Glazing
Conventional Glazing: D ry G lazing
Framing must be structurally sound, with sufficient
Exterior
strength to support the glass weight without any Dense Wedge
Gasket
Soft Closed
sagging, twisting or deformation that may impose a Cell Gasket
load on the glass.

No framing member should deflect more than 1/175
of its span, with a maximum deflection of " when
under load. Weep
Setting Block Heel Bead (air seal)
Appropriate setting blocks, face gaskets, wedges and

edge spacers must meet current requirements
of ASTM Standards D 395 and C 864 for Wet Glazing
P ressure G lazing
hardness, deformation, compression set and
Exterior
polymer content. Synthetic
Rubber Gasket
Framing members must be free of any glazing

obstructions that would result in glass damage.
Minimum framing extension is necessary
to reduce the likelihood of thermal breakage.
In situations where thermal breakage may be a Thermal
Isolator
concern, request a thermal stress analysis.
Anti-walk blocks should be used in situations
where glass movement is anticipated, i.e.,
Weeps
lateral movement due to wind loading, seismic

loads or other building movement.
Silicone Structural Glazing:

Wet Glazing
Glass is not typically used as a structural Member. W et glazing
Support framing must be of sufficient strength and
Exterior
dexterity to absorb all loads resulting from wind,
thermal expansion or building movement. Cap Bead
Backup mullions are recommended for glass Pre-Shimmed

Tape
thickness " or less and in all instances where

insulating glass is specified.
Weep
Setting Block Heel Bead (air seal)
Higher light-transmitting coatings may show edge read- S ilicone S tructural

Silicone Structural Glazing
through. Insulating glass used in structural glazing must be G lazing
silicone units. Stiffener

Mullion
Opacified spandrel must have trim in the back of the

opacifier to ensure glass-to-silicone adhesion.
The compatibility and adhesive characteristics of the Structural
Silicone
Structural
Silicone
structural silicone are to be confirmed in the early stages of

design.
QUALITY INSPECTION GUIDELINES Exterior Weather Seal
The following quality standards are offered as suggested guidelines

for the evaluation of coated glass products, based partially on current European Standard EN 1096.
General:
Normal viewing distance is a minimum of 3 metres for vision glass and 5 metres for spandrel
glass. The viewing angle should be 90 against a bright, uniform background. Spandrel glass
is viewed against dark, uniform background.
The area of most importance is the central viewing area, which is defined by 90% of the
length and 90% of the width dimensions centered on a pane of glass. The remaining area is
considered the outer area. No more than 20 seconds should be spent viewing the glass.
Pinholes and Clusters (viewed in transmission):

Pinholes between 2 and 3mm are acceptable if not more than 1/m2.
A cluster is defined as two or more pinholes up to 2mm each that are readily apparent.
Clusters of pinholes within the central viewing area are not acceptable, but are acceptable in
the outer area.
Scratches (viewed in transmission):

Scratches longer than 75mm within the central viewing area are not acceptable.
Pinholes, Clusters
3 metres
& Scratches Light Source
Colour Uniformity (viewed in reflection):

Colour variations are acceptable as long as they are not regarded as visually disturbing.
This applies to colour variation within one pane or variations between different panes.
Reflectance
3 metres
& Colour
Spandrel Glass (viewed in reflection):

Colour and reflectance may vary slightly overall and be considered acceptable.
Pinholes up to 3mm are acceptable.
Scratches up to 75mm are acceptable.
Spandrel
5 metres
Glass
OTHER RESOURCES
Other Resources
ARCHITECTURAL TOOLS
Guardian offers a full line of architectural glass products. We also offer several tools designed
to help architects find solutions and specify Guardian products. We also offer a USGBC LEED
brochure for architects looking for LEED certification through the use of high-performance glass.
N AT I O N A L , R E G I O N A L A N D L O C A L B U I L D I N G C O D E S / S T A N D A R D S - U N I T E D S T AT E S
The evolution of building construction has led to the development of codes and standards that
mandate structurally sound, energy-efficient and environmentally conscious buildings. Many
of these codes and standards apply directly to glazing components and should be thoroughly
investigated prior to design finalization. A few of the applicable standards include:
ANSI Z 97.1 Glazing Materials Used in Buildings, Safety Performance Specifications and
Methods of Test
ASTM C 1036 Standard Specification for Flat Glass
ASTM C 1048 Standard Specification for Heat-Treated Flat Glass--Kind HS, Kind FT Coated and
Uncoated Glass
ASTM C 1172 Standard Specification for Laminated Architectural Flat Glass
ASTM C 1376 Standard Specification for Pyrolytic and Vacuum Deposition Coatings on Glass
ASTM E 773 Standard Test Method for Accelerated Weathering of Sealed Insulating Glass Units
ASTM E 774 Standard Specification for the Classification of the Durability of Sealed Insulating
Glass Units
ASTM E 1886 Test Method for Performance of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, Doors and Storm
Shutters Impacted by Missile(s) and Exposed to Cyclic Pressure Differentials
ASTM E 1996 Standard Specification for Performance of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls,
Doors and Storm Shutters Impacted by Windborne Debris in Hurricanes
ASTM E 2188 Standard Test Method for Insulating Glass Unit Performance
ASTM E 2190 Standard Specification for Insulating Glass Unit Performance and Evaluation
ASTM F 1642 Standard Test Method for Glazing and Glazing Systems Subject to Airblast Loadings
CPSC 16CFR-1201 Safety Standard for Architectural Glazing Materials
S TA N D A R D S - E U R O P E A N
The evolution of the building industry has resulted in the development of Building Regulations and
Standards at local, national and international levels that ensure constructions are sound, energy-
efficient and environmentally conscious. Many of the Standards relate to glazing components and the
use of glass in buildings. The list below comprises some of the European Standards.
EN 356: 2000 Glass in Building. Security Glazing. Testing and classification of resistance against
manual attack.
EN 357: 2004 Glass in Building. Fire resistant glazed elements with transparent or translucent glass
products. Classification of fire resistance.
EN 410: 1998 Glass in Building. Determination of luminous and solar characteristics of glazing.
EN 572: Glass in Building. Basic soda lime silicate glass products.
Part 1: 2004 Definitions and general physical and mechanical properties.
Part 2: 2004 Float glass.
continued
Standards - European continued
Part 3: 2004 Polished wired glass.

Part 4: 2004 Drawn sheet glass.
Part 5: 2004 Patterned glass.
Part 6: 2004 Wired patterned glass.
Part 7: 2004 Wired or unwired channel shaped glass.
Part 8: 2004 Supplied and final cut sizes.
Part 9: 2004 Evaluation of conformity / Product Standard.
EN 673: 1998 Thermal performance of windows and doors. Determination of thermal transmittance
by hot box method.
EN 1036-1 Glass in Building. Mirrors from silver coated float glass for internal use.
EN 1036-2 Glass in Building. Mirrors from silver coated glass for internal use. Evaluation of conformity /
Product Standard.
EN 1063: 2000 Glass in Building. Security Glazing. Testing and classification of resistance against
bullet attack.
EN 1096-1 Glass in Building. Coated glass.
Part 1: Definitions and classification.
Part 2: Requirements and tests method for class A, B and S coatings.
Part 3: Requirements and test methods for class C and D coatings.
Part 4: Evaluation of conformity / Product Standard.
EN 1279: Glass in Buildings. Insulation Glass Units.
Part 1: 2004 Generalities, dimensional tolerances and rules for the system description.
Part 2: 2005 Long-term test method and requirements for moisture penetration.
Part 3: 2005 Long-term test method and requirements for gas leakage rate and for gas
concentration tolerances.
Part 4: 2002 Methods of test for the physical attributes of edge seals.
Part 5: 2005 Evaluation of conformity.
Part 6: 2002 Factory production control and periodic tests.
EN 1363: 1999 Fire Resistance tests.
Part 1: General requirements.
Part 2: Alternative and additional procedures.
EN 1364: Part 1: Fire resistance tests for non-load bearing elements. Walls including glazing.
EN 1863: Glass in Building. Heat strengthened soda lime silicate glass.
Part 1: Definition and description.
EN 12150-1: Glass in Building. Thermally tempered soda lime silicate safety glass.
EN ISO 12543-1: Glass in Building. Laminated glass and laminated safety glass.
Part 1: Definitions and description of component parts.
Part 2: Laminated safety glass.
Part 3: Laminated glass.
Part 4: Test methods for durability.
Part 5: Dimensions and edge finishing.
Part 6: Appearance.
EN 12567: Glass in Building. Determination of thermal transmittance (U-value).
Calculation method.
Part 1: 2000 Complete windows and other projection windows.
Part 2: 2005 Roof windows and other projection windows.
EN 12600: Glass in Building. Pendulum Test. Impact test method and classification for flat glass.
EN 12758: Glass in Building. Glazing and airborne sound insulation. Product descriptions and
determination of properties.
EN 13501-2: Fire classification of construction products and building elements.
Part 2: Classification using data from fire resistance tests, excluding ventilation services.
EN 13541: Glass in Building. Security glazing. Testing and classification of resistance against explosion.
EN 14072: 2003 Glass in furniture. Test methods.
EN 14179: Glass in Building. Heat soaked thermally tempered soda lime silicate safety glass.
EN ISO 14438: Glass in Building. Determination of energy balance. Calculation method.
EN 14449: Glass in Building. Laminated glass and laminated safety glass. Evaluation of conformity/
Product standard.
PRODUCT WARRANTY
Guardian SunGuard coated glass products are warranted to Guardians original customer according
to specific written limited warranties available from Guardian upon request. Nothing in this document is
intended to constitute a warranty for any purpose or to modity Guardians standard warranties.
A wide range of documents, a photo gallery of projects, a product selection tool, Select Processor
locator, and technical documents have been published online. Please visit www.SunGuardGlass.com or
call us at 00-971-7-205-8080.
GLOSSARY
Glossary
COLOUR RENDERING INDEX (CRI)
The ability of transmitted daylight through the glazing to portray a variety of colours compared to those seen
under daylight without the glazing. Scale is 1 100. For instance, a low CRI causes colours to appear washed
out, while a high CRI causes colours to appear vibrant and natural. In commercial glass, CRI indicates the effect
the specific glass configuration has on the appearance of objects viewed through the glass.
H E AT G A I N
Heat gain is heat added to a building interior by radiation, convection or conduction.
H E AT T R A N S F E R M E T H O D S
Heat transfer occurs through convection, conduction or radiation (also referred to as emission). Convection
results from the movement of air due to temperature differences. For instance, warm air moves in an upward
direction and, conversely, cool air moves in a downward direction. Conduction results when energy moves
from one object to another. Radiation, or emission, occurs when heat (energy) can move through space to an
object and then is transmitted, reflected or absorbed.
H Y B R I D : L O W- E / R E F L E C T I V E C O AT I N G S
A combination of medium outdoor reflectivity and low-E performance qualities. These coatings allow the
designer to combine low U-values, reduced solar heat gain and visual aesthetics.
Guardian offers Silver 35 and NP 50.
I N F R A R E D ( L O N G - W AV E ) E N E R G Y
Energy generated by radiated heat sources such as electric coil heaters or natural gas-powered, forced-
air furnaces. Also, any object that can absorb heat and radiate it is producing long-wave, infrared energy.
NOTE: When short-wave energy from the sun is absorbed and radiated by glazing, it is converted to long-
wave energy.
L I G H T- T O - S O L A R G A I N
Ratio of the visible light transmittance to the Solar Heat Gain Coefficient. LSG=Tvis/SHGC. A higher LSG ratio
means sunlight entering the room is more efficient for daylighting, especially for summer conditions where
more light is desired with less solar gain. This ratio is the measurement used to determine whether the glazing
is spectrally selective.
L O W - E C O AT I N G S
Relatively neutral in appearance, low-E coatings reduce heat gain or loss by reflecting long-wave infrared energy
(heat) and, therefore decrease the U-Value and improve energy efficiency.
Current sputter-coated low-E coatings are multilayered, complex designs engineered to provide high visible light
transmission, low visible light reflection and reduce heat transfer. SunGuard Silver 35, Neutral 40, Royal Blue 40,
Neutral Plus 50, Neutral 60 and ClimaGuard Neutral 70 are all Low-E coatings.
R E L AT I V E H E AT G A I N ( R H G )
The total heat gain through glass for a specific set of conditions. This value considers indoor/
outdoor air temperature differences and the effect of solar radiation. The units are
Btu/hr.ft. RHG = [(89F - 75F)(Summer U-Value) + (200 Btu/hr.ft)(Shading Coefficient)]
Relative Heat Gain
BTU W BTU Kcal

x 3.1525 = x 2.715 =
hr.ft2 m2 hr.ft2 hr.m2
R - VA L U E
A measure of the resistance of the glazing to heat flow. It is determined by dividing the U-Value into 1,
(R-Value = 1/U-Value). A higher R-Value indicates better insulating properties of the glazing.
R-Value is not typically used as a measurement for glazing products and is referenced here to help
understand U-Value.
SHADING COEFFICIENT (SC) - NFRC - 100 - 2001

An alternative measure of the heat gain through glass from solar radiation. Specifically, the shading coefficient is
the ratio between the solar heat gain for a particular type of glass and that of double-strength clear glass. A lower
shading coefficient indicates lower solar heat gain. For reference, 1/8" (3.1 mm) clear glass has a value of 1.00.
(SC is an older term being replaced by the SHGC).
SOLAR CONVERSIONS
Direct Solar Transmittance: Solar Energy Transmittance
Shading Coefficient: Solar Heat Gain Coefficient/0.86
Indirect Solar Transmittance: Total Solar Transmittance - Direct Solar Transmittance
Absorptance: 1 - Direct Solar Transmittance - Solar Reflectance
Units of Measure
U-Value Relative Heat Gain
BTU W BTU W
x 5.6783 = x 3.1525 =
hr.ft2.F m2K hr.ft2 m2
BTU Kcal BTU Kcal

x 4.887 = x 2.715 =
hr.ft2.F hr.m2.C hr.ft2 hr.m2
GLOSSARY
SOLAR ENERGY
Radiant energy from the sun having a wavelength range of 300 to
4000 nm, which includes UV (300 to 380 nm), visible light (380 to Solar Energy Physics
780 nm) and near infrared energy (780 to 4000 nm).

Sol
% Reflectance Out percentage of incident solar energy ar
directly reflected from the glass back outdoors. Transmittance
% Absorptance percentage of incident solar energy Reflectance
absorbed into the glass. Absorptance
% Transmittance percentage of incident solar energy directly

transmitted through the glass.
The sum of percent reflectance out + absorptance out + transmittance = 100%. An additional
consideration is emission, or emissivity. This refers to the reradiation of absorbed energy that
can be emitted toward both the exterior and interior of the building. Emissivity is controlled
through the use of low-emissivity, or low-E coatings.
S O L A R H E AT G A I N C O E F F I C I E N T ( S H G C ) - N F R C - 1 0 0 - 2 0 0 1
The percent of solar energy incident on the glass that is transferred indoors, both directly and
indirectly through the glass. The direct gain portion equals the solar energy transmittance, while the
indirect is the fraction of solar incident on the glass that is absorbed and re-radiated or convected
indoors. For example, 1/8" (3.1 mm) uncoated clear glass has a SHGC of approximately 0.86, of which
0.84 is direct gain (solar transmittance) and 0.02 is indirect gain (convection/re-radiation).
S O L A R / R E F L E C T I V E C O AT I N G S
Typically, highly reflective coatings that reduce solar heat gain through reflection and absorption.
Though very effective at reducing heat gain, visible light transmittance is generally low and U-Values
are not as energy efficient as low-E coatings. Guardian offers SunGuard Silver 20 and Silver 32 in this
product category.
S P E C T R A L LY S E L E C T I V E G L A Z I N G
High-performance glazing that admits as much daylight as possible, while preventing transmission of
as much solar heat as possible. By controlling solar heat gain in summer, preventing loss of interior
heat in winter, and allowing occupants to reduce electric lighting use by making maximum use of
daylight, spectrally selective glazing significantly reduces building energy consumption. The United
States Department of Energy has established a Light-to-Solar Gain Ratio of 1.25 as the minimum
measurement to be classified as a Spectrally Selective Glazing. The calculation of spectrally
selective glazing follows the formula described in the Light-to-Solar Gain definition.
S O L A R FA C T O R = ( G - VA L U E )
Percentage of total solar energy (direct and indirect or absorbed) transferred indoors through the glass.
3mm clear glass has a g-value of approximately 86 and a shading coefficient of 100%.
T R A N S M I T TA N C E P E R C E N T
Percentage of incident ultraviolet energy that is directly transmitted through the glass. Long-term
exposure to UV light may result in fabric and pigment fading, plastic deterioration and changes to the
appearance of many types of wood.
UV
Ultraviolet radiant energy from the sun having a wavelength range of 300 to 380 nm with air
mass of 1.5.
U - VA L U E ( U - FA C T O R ) - N F R C - 1 0 0 - 2 0 0 1
A measure of the heat gain or loss through glass due to the difference between indoor and outdoor air
temperatures. It is also referred to as the overall coefficient of heat transfer. A lower U-Value indicates
better insulating properties. The units are Btu/(hr)(ft2)(F).
U - VA L U E = ( K - VA L U E ) - E N 6 7 3 : 1 9 9 7
Air to air thermal conductance of the glass and associated air films. The units are W/m2K. Standard
conditions: 10C gap temperature, 15C difference across gap, surface coefs. of 23W/m2K outdoor
and 8 indoor. The lower the number the better.
Units of Measure
U-Value Relative Heat Gain
BTU W BTU W
x 5.6783 = x 3.1525 =
hr.ft2.F m2K hr.ft2 m2
BTU Kcal BTU Kcal

x 4.887 = x 2.715 =
hr.ft2.F hr.m2.C hr.ft2 hr.m2
VISIBLE LIGHT
Radiant energy in the wavelength range of 380 nm to 780 nm with Ill. D65 and CIE 2 observer.
% Transmittance percentage of incident visible light directly transmitted through the glass.
% Reflectance Indoors percentage of incident visible light directly reflected from the glass
back indoors.
% Reflectance Outdoors percentage of incident visible light directly reflected from the glass
back outdoors.
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Te c h n i c a l I n f o r m a t i o n

What you need to know to BUILD WITH LIGHT

PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS OF GLASS 6

This brochure provides technical information including performance

increased strength and safety properties. Tempered

is a structurally strong material, the aluminum-to-glass contact point is a very

Heat Transfer Heat Transfer

G r E y I nsulated H igh - P erformance

Thermal Stress Temps Thermal Stress Temps

28% Transmitted 28% Transmitted

Tinted Glass (heat-absorbing glass) Low-E Glass (heat-reflecting glass)

Exterior Interior Exterior Interior Exterior Interior

Monolithic Glass Insulating Glass Unit (IG) Laminated Glass

Exterior Interior Exterior Interior

IG Unit with Laminated Inboard IG Unit with Laminated Outboard

IG Unit with Laminated Outboard & Inboard

Performance Characteristics of Glass

GLASS PERFORMANCE: SPECTRAL GRAPH

3953550.46606 35.63787 25.58304 20.54318 31.28644 22.80599

Monolithic Glass Data, Clear Glass

European Standards American Standards (NFRC 100-2001)

Monolithic Glass Data, Green Glass

European Standards American Standards (NFRC 100-2001)

European Standards American Standards (NFRC 100-2001)

Laminated Glass Data, Green Glass, Configuration: 3mm/0.38mm PVB/3mm

European Standards American Standards (NFRC 100-2001)

Laminated Glass Data, Clear Glass, Configuration: 4mm/0.76mm PVB/4mm

European Standards American Standards (NFRC 100-2001)

Laminated Glass Data, Green Glass, Configuration: 4mm/0.76mm PVB/4mm

European Standards American Standards (NFRC 100-2001)

European Standards American Standards (NFRC 100-2001)

Insulating Glass Data, Green Outboard Glass, Configuration: 6mm/12mm A.S./6mm

European Standards American Standards (NFRC 100-2001)

European Standards American Standards (NFRC 100-2001)

European Standards American Standards (NFRC 100-2001)

Guardian recommends that samples be viewed in outdoor/natural lighting conditions, preferably in a

Fabrication and Glazing

Guardian recommends that:

Top (measured) surface is the

-0.065 mm (-0.0025 in) valley

WIND AND SNOW LOADS

Glass Centre Deflection:

Design professionals must take into account the following variables:

GLASS EDGE TYPES

glass products can impact the Ground

design professionals understand Ground Ground Mirrors,

Glass is generally a durable Normal edge treatment

can last almost forever.

Recommended Cleaning Or Washing Solutions

Coated Glass Guardian RAK

Coated Glass Solar Series

CONSTRUCTION-PHASE RISKS OF THERMAL BREAKAGE

Thermal stresses present during Effect of Interior Temperature on Thermal Stress

Potential for Thermal Stress Breakage

even with the absence of overhangs NP 50

greatest for heat-absorbing glass,

load on the glass.

Appropriate setting blocks, face gaskets, wedges and

Framing members must be free of any glazing

lateral movement due to wind loading, seismic

Silicone Structural Glazing:

Backup mullions are recommended for glass Pre-Shimmed

thickness " or less and in all instances where

Higher light-transmitting coatings may show edge read- S ilicone S tructural