Viracon Laminated
Glass features a strong, pvb interlayer bonded
between two or more glass plies using heat and
pressure. The glass plies may be of equal or unequal
thickness. Laminated glass is a durable, high-performance
glazing product, designed to remain integral in
the opening should glass damage occur.
Often laminated glass is required to provide protection
against man-made threats or natural disasters
such as hurricanes, bomb blasts or forcible-entry.
For detailed information on these applications
please see the Protective Glass section.
Viracon's
Laminated Glass
Viracon's laminated glass is available in
various forms for commercial glazing applications.
To provide a wide array of design options, as
well as meet various performance levels, Viracon's
laminated glass can feature tinted glass, high-performance
coatings, silkscreened patterns and pigmented
interlayers together or alone.
For more information on pigmented interlayers refer to the
Solutia web site for Vanceva®.
Viracon offers its pvb interlayers in three standard
thicknesses: .015" (.38 mm), .030" (.76
mm) and .060" (1.5 mm). If a stronger, more
durable laminated unit is required, heat-strengthening
the glass is recommended. For insulating glass
units, it is recommended to heat strengthen the
outboard glass ply.
Viracon's Solarscreen™ High-Performance
Reflective Laminated Glass
This type of glass combines the advantages of
laminated glass with the superior solar control
characteristics of Solarscreen reflective coatings.
Viracon's Solarscreen VH
Viracon's
Solarscreen VH laminated glass products provide
higher visible light transmission without sacrificing
unwanted heat gain into the building. They are
ideal for curtainwall and skylight applications
where solar heat gain is a concern.
These products reduce heat gain and provide low
shading coefficients without substantially increasing
interior or exterior reflectance in comparison
to uncoated glass.
VH laminated products are always constructed with
a clear outboard glass ply and a coating applied
to the number two surface. If tinted glass is
incorporated into the laminate design, the tinted
glass is installed to the interior
of the building.
