Contact Viracon for more information about these specialty glass substrates. One exception is laminated glass. OptiView and Optiwhite are trademarks of Pilkington. When a tinted glass substrate is selected typically only one ply of the fabricated glass unit is tinted while the other ply remains clear. In a specification, it is important to include the Viracon nomenclature along with an outline including each component of the glass unit. Clear and each of the low iron substrates are also available in thicknesses of 3/16″ (5mm), 5/16″ (8mm) and 3/8″ (10mm). Pilkington OptiView™ in a monolithic application, with the low-reflective coating on one surface, reduces visible light reflectance and allows more visible light to pass through, when compared to clear float glass with 8% light reflectance as standard. The specific glass substrate needed for a given project is typically dictated by a required solar performance or a desired appearance. CrystalBlue, CrystalGray, and UltraClear are trademarks of Guardian Industries. Our new decorative door glass designs are based on classic design components, interpreted to meet today's preferences in design aesthetics. The tinted ply should be placed to the exterior to reduce solar heat gain. Viracon offers a simulated acid etched glass for applications where a reflective or Low-E coating is desired. When compared to clear glass with 8% exterior reflectance, OptiView is a practical choice for retail storefronts or other applications where minimizing exterior reflectance is a necessity. Reflective glazings are usually used in commercial buildings for large windows, for hot climates, or for windows with substantial solar heat gains. Viracon cannot guarantee the future availability of component parts manufactured or supplied by others that are incorporated into Viracon products. ©2020 Viracon All Rights Reserved. The terms and brands listed above are trademarks of Viracon. Whether your project requires a reflective, understated aesthetic or a highly durable reflective coated glass, you'll find a range of glass options to meet your objectives. This specialty substrate has a single acid etched surface which can be used for interior or exterior applications. The natural reflectivity of glass is dependent on the type of glazing material, the quality of the glass surface, the presence … In applications where designers wish to reduce the green tint, low iron glass is often specified in place of clear glass. Viracon’s specialty glass substrates are not available with a Viracon coating applied so they are not given a numerical code. Reflective glazing is also used by many architects because of its glare control and uniform, exterior appearance. Low iron is a type of float glass manufactured with less iron than standard clear glass. This specialty glass substrate has 5% exterior reflectance. This nomenclature is meant to aid in specifying our fabricated glass products however is not enough on its own to clearly identify the full glass unit. Tinted glass is available in an assortment of colors and light transmission levels. With this reduction in iron content, the green hue is reduced. Durable pyrolytic (hard coat) surface, bendable and temperable. In addition to providing a specific appearance, tinted glass has the added benefit of improving performance. Clear is the most commonly specified glass substrate and has a slight green tint. Superior safety, security and acoustic performance. Viracon utilizes an alphanumeric code for each coated glass product. Projects. Reduces exterior and interior visible light reflectance to less than 2%. Pilkington OptiView™ is a color neutral, anti-reflective, pyrolytic coated product. OptiView can also be laminated with the anti-reflective surfaces facing outward to provide a glass unit with 2% exterior and 2% interior reflectance. Pilkington OptiView™ is a laminated glass with anti-reflective coatings on surfaces #1 and #4 (both outer surfaces of the laminated glass), which reduces interior and exterior visible light reflectance to less than 2%. It can be used in a monolithic or laminated application. According to these formulas, about 8% of the light is reflected from common soda-lime window glass, assuming perpendicular incidence angle and no absorption and scattering. The first portion of the code represents the coating family. Viracon’s Product Search simplifies the process of selecting specific glass coating and color combinations. Furthermore, it provides protection from UV radiation (UVA and UVB) by blocking over 99% of UV transmittance, helping to reduce fading of the contents and interiors of a building. Note: Velour acid etched glass cannot be used in a glass unit with a coating. In this example, VE-85 is the coating and VE1-85 is the VE-85 coating applied to clear glass. Pilkington OptiView™ Range offers following benefits: Products for Digital Signage and Touch Screens, Design Solutions Using High-Performance Glass, Properties and Performance of Vacuum Insulated Glazing. For a translucent appearance in an application where solar performance requirements are minimal, Viracon offers an acid etched glass substrate. As a consequence, views from both inside and out are clear, un-obscured and virtually reflection-free. And our newly designed door blinds-between-glass provides even more convenience and control over privacy and light. Purevision is a trademark of AGC. Pilkington OptiView™ offers all the traditional benefits of laminated glass, such as improved safety, enhanced security, durability and acoustic properties. Solarcool ® Glasses An expansive palette of durable, reflective coated glasses offering a range of aesthetic options. As a consequence, views from both inside and out are clear, un-obscured and virtually reflection-free. Glass substrates are the individual plies of glass used to fabricate glass units and may also be referred to as float glass, raw glass or glass lites. Each glass substrate which can have a Viracon coating applied is also given a numerical code. The code designates the coating as well as the glass substrate the coating is applied to. In units with multiple glass plies, it is important to specify the specific glass substrate for each ply. Within each family, the coatings available have varying degrees of light transmittance. This specialty glass substrate has 5% exterior reflectance. Click here to see a video on Pilkington OptiView™. Due to their unique characteristics, specialty glass substrates cannot be combined with Viracon's reflective or Low-E coatings. All glass substrates are available 1/4″ (6mm) thick. Pilkington OptiView™ is a laminated glass with anti-reflective coatings on surfaces #1 and #4 (both outer surfaces of the laminated glass), which reduces interior and exterior visible light reflectance to less than 2%. Each substrate is available in a variety of thicknesses and can have Viracon's reflective or Low-E coatings and digital or silk-screen print, applied. R / (1+R). In a specification, the glass substrate number should be placed after the coating family and before the dash in our nomenclature. In our nomenclature, this is represented by the number following the dash. (a) The glass for the building work has a daylight reflectance not exceeding 20% (b) For the use of any material, other than glass, for the building work on – (i) the façade of the building has a specular reflectance not exceeding 10% (ii) the roof, inclined at an angle of not exceeding 20 degrees This improvement happens when the clear coated outboard with high solar reflectance is placed in front of the tinted glass. When compared to clear glass with 8% exterior reflectance, OptiView is a practical choice for retail storefronts or other applications where minimizing exterior reflectance is a necessity. For tinted substrates, specialty substrates or other thicknesses of clear or low iron glass substrates, please check with Viracon for availability. Since there is no airspace to keep the heat absorbed by the tinted exterior ply from re-radiating into the building, the solar heat gain can be improved by moving the tinted ply to the inboard. When specifying a specialty glass substrate, the full substrate name should be included in the specification. Azuria, Solarblue, Pacifica, Starphire, Optigray and Optiblue are registered trademarks owned by Vitro. Viracon also offers a few specialty glass substrates developed for limited use in specific applications. A specular reflection from a smooth glass surface is a mirror-like reflection similar to the image of yourself you see reflected in a store window.