Glass Types
Various glass types are available to suit your performance or style requirements. The standard glass unit consists of 4mm glass on either side of a 16mm argon-filled spacer. We are also able to provide triple glazing if required and custom combinations, such as obscure glass with laminate or two different obscure glasses in one unit. Our team can assist you in selecting the ideal type for each room in your home.
Below are the different glass types available. We also have them on display at our showroom, 1/17 Townsville St, Fyshwick.
Standard
4mm Clear
16mm Argon
4mm Clear
Double glazed clear toughened glass with argon gas provides superior insulation (uValues 2.2-2.4) compared to single glazed options without any additional coatings.
5-6mm Clear
14mm Argon
5mm Clear
Thicker glass is used for large sized glass units and is calculated by the design software. Rated for up to Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) 40 areas.
Sound & Secure
6.38mm Laminate
14-18mm Argon
4mm Clear
Laminated Glass is made of two clear glass pieces with a PVB interlayer, spacer then the third glass layer. Offers better acoustic performance & reduces traffic noise up to 50%. UV protection & security. Great for North and East facing rooms. Low uValues of 1.7-1.8.
6.76mm Audioshield Laminate
14-18mm Argon
4mm Clear
Designed to offer noise reduction from traffic and noisy neighbourhoods, AudioSheild laminate also provides UV protection and added security. Great for North and East facing rooms. Low uValues of 1.7-1.8.
Energy
4mm LowE Plus (Lightbridge)
13-16 Argon
4mm Clear
Low-e reduces heat loss and is great for solar heat gain. This ‘soft coat’ uses thin layers of transparent silver and is ideal for cold climates with maximum visible light, passive heat gain, and insulation. Great for South facing rooms. Low-e has a slight green tinge compared to the standard glass.
4mm LowE Max (Performatech)
13-16 Argon
4mm Clear
High-performance coating with low uValue and SHGC provide superior insulation and solar control, while maintaining visible light. Ideal for rooms with little shading that experience ingress of summer heat. Great for West facing rooms.
Decoration & Privacy
4mm Matelux
16 Argon
4mm Clear
Modern privacy glass that lets diffused light in. Also known as White Transculent when paired with laminate.
4mm Reed
16 Argon
4mm Clear
Fluted glass that allows both light and colour through. Also available in wider Broadline.
4mm Cathedral
16 Argon
4mm Clear
Rippled glass lets in the most light and colours in.
4mm Satinlite
16 Argon
4mm Clear
Textured glass with small vertical and horizontal lines.
4mm Spotswood
16 Argon
4mm Clear
Traditional bathroom glass with tiny spot texture.
Tinted
4mm Grey
16 Argon
4mm Clear
Reduces Light Transmission and glare.
4mm SuperGrey
16 Argon
4mm Clear
SuperGreyTM is a stylish dark grey that has the highest solar control and creates privacy from the street during the day, while allowing a clear view from the inside.
Georgian Bars
4mm Clear
16 Argon Georgian Bars
4mm Clear
Customisable decorative bars are available in white, cream, or black and are positioned between the two glass panes, making them easier to clean compared to traditional exterior bars. These options are available by special order, so please check for availability and lead times.
Triple Glazing
5mm Clear
10mm Argon
5mm Clear
10mm Argon
5mm Clear
Triple Glazing consists of three layers of glass with two spaces between them. It provides higher thermal insulation compared to double glazing, reducing heat loss even further giving lower uValues of around 1.1 (compared to 1.7-1.8 with low-e double glazing). It also offers better soundproofing compared to double glazing, making it more effective in reducing noise from outside. However, it is generally more expensive than double glazing due to the additional glass pane and fabrication complexity.
The choice between double and triple glazing often depends on factors such as climate, budget, and specific insulation or noise reduction requirements. In Canberra, the benefit of triple glazing over double glazing is very little, especially when utilising low-e coated double-glazed glass.
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