Glass for Windows

Glass for Windows significantly adds to the comfort, lighting and aesthetic appeal of homes. Saint-Gobain has a range of glasses for windows, like solar control glass, clear glass and tinted glass.

SGG Planilux (clear glass) & SGG Parsol (tinted glass) can be used for glass windows in locations where heat control is not a priority (other than trophical countries). Clear glass is ideal for places where ample natural light and high transparency is required. Tinted glass of desired colour can be used to match the decor of exteriors and interiors.

There are two glass types available to protect against the risk of injury. The choice is made depending on where and how the glazing is being used.

Safety: Toughened safety glass has undergone a heat treatment to increase its overall strength. Generally it is 5 times stronger than normal glass. To give an example a piece of 8mm toughened glass can withstand the impact of a 0.5kg steel ball dropped from 2 metres. If the glass does break, it breaks safely into thousands of tiny pieces with dull, safe edges.

Laminated safety glass comprises two pieces of glass held together by one or several plastic films like a glass sandwich! In the effect of breakage or impact, these films hold the glass in place. The glass still breaks into pieces, but they remain adhered to the film(s).

 

Safety glass has many benefits:

Toughened glass : Avoids potential cuts and injuries as a result of broken glass (for example used in doors, table tops, shower screens etc)

Laminated glass: Laminated glass: assembled using a single plastic film

Basic Protection: Provides protection against the risk of injuries due to accidental breakage (for example windows or patio doors)

Enhanced Protection: Provides protection against a change in level (e.g. balconies or guarding) and objects falling on to or penetrating the glass (e.g. glass roofs and canopies). The pieces of glass stay in place, stuck to the plastic interlayers, until a replacement arrives

Safety Glass: For safe breakage or overhead glazing. Can be combined with other glass functions for additional comfort: security, thermal insulation, acoustic insulation, low-maintenance and decorative glass

Security

This laminated glass comprises one or more pieces of glass held together by several clear, plastic films. If the glass is broken, the glazing remains in place as the fragments of glass adhere to the plastic films. In the event of attempted break in this will prevent or slow down entry.

Security

Anti-burglary function: protect your home and possessions from intruders

Gain peace of mind from the added security of your windows

You remain safe and secure around glazed areas

Hinder or even prevent entry by potential burglars

Enhanced security glass can be combined with other glass functions for additional comfort: thermal insulation, acoustic insulation, low-maintenance and decorative glass.

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