Laminated glass

As the name suggests, laminated glass comprises layers of glass in a sandwich type arrangement. In this case, the normal configuration is a layer of flexible polymeric material sandwiched between two layers of glass.

Poly Vinyl Butyral (PVB) laminated glass
Laminated glass has the advantage over standard glass in that it will not shatter as the polymeric interlayer is not subject to brittle failure as is the glass. Furthermore, the interlayer provides a barrier against penetration. Tinted interlayer materials can be used to help minimise heat transmissio>n, while the polymeric material also acts as a sound deadening layer, damping sound transmission in a manner equivalent to glass twice as thick.

Key properties

• Increased safety factor compared to standard float glass
• Resistant to shattering
• Improved acoustic damping properties compared to standard float glass

Security Applications
Many applications require transparent panels for viewing purposes. At the same time they may also need to keep out burglars or bullets, or just provide a safer alternative to float glass. In these cases laminated glasses can provide the solution due to their resistance to shattering and penetration. Safety applications (e.g. shower screens) may use thicknesses as low as 6.38mm (comprising 2 layers of 3mm thick glass with a 0.38mm interlayer), while burglar resistant grades may utilise similar structures, but thicker glass panels. Bullet resistant glasses range in thickness from 24mm to 53mm, depending on what type of weapon they are trying to stop. These glasses may involve several layers of glass each separated by a polymeric interlayer.

Full Range of Window Films

Decorative Films
Corporate image is crucial in professional marketing and whilst window films create this via an etching effect on the glass it can also create a safety barrier on glass doors and other glass partitions

Solar Glare and Heat Reduction
Professionally applied window film can sufficiently reduce solar glare and heat reduction giving a more pleasant and friendly working environment whilst helping to meet the stringent regulations of the Health, Safety and welfare 1992 legislation governing heat stress and glare from PC computers.

Privacy Films
Office, Function Room, Reception Hall, Laboratories, and many other situations can benefit from privacy film. The Solaire Performance Films range of privacy films and design films allows glazed areas or glass panels to be transformed into opaque or translucent surfaces, in a variety of colour and design.

Safety films
Safety Film is clear in colour and provides maximum light. The film also rejects 99% of UV rays, thus reducing fading of carpets, upholstery & fabrics, once applied, this film will upgrade the glass to BS6260 Class B and if broken will hold the shards in place creating a safety net between you and the glass 

Fire Resistant Glass

We supply and fit a range of fire-resistant glass which offers various levels of protection, which is measured in terms of Integrity (the time the glass remains intact in a fire) and Insulation (the amount the glass will limit the temperature rise on the non-fire side

PyrostopTM A clear multi-laminated glass, offering up to 120 minutes Integrity and Insulation in suitable glazing systems.

PyrodurTM A clear glass which uses laminated intumescent layers to combine Integrity and partial Insulation. Available in 10 & 13mm thicknesses containing two intumescent layers and one safety impact protection layer.

Pyrodur PlusTM A clear glass which uses laminated intumescent layers to combine Integrity and partial Insulation. Ideal for internal glazing applications, 7mm thickness containing a specially designed intumescent layer.

PyroshieldTM A monolithic wired glass providing Integrity fire protection, even in soft wood frames