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Shapes: Available in virtually any shape, including squares, rectangles, circles,
round-tops, triangles and trapezoids.
Sizes: Standard width of any Heat Mirror glass unit is 72". Call Southwall for other
glass or XIR product sizing information.
Glass Type: Available in annealed, heat-strengthened, tempered and laminated glass.
Glass Color: The inboard lite is typically clear and can be combined with clear,
obscure, tinted, patterned and reflective glass for the outboard lite.
Availability: A world-wide network of glass manufacturers, sales representatives and
dealers provide Heat Mirror products Please contact Southwall Technologies at
1-800-365-8794 for your nearest representative.
Visual Qualification: We recommend viewing a mock-up of the glass and its framing
members before final specification.
Thermal Stress: We recommend heat-strengthening or tempering the outboard lite of
a tinted unit within the Heat Mirror family when high thermal stress is likely. High thermal
stress situations include circumstances where glass may be subjected to re-radiated
solar heat (such as an inside comer), irregular shadow patterns and excessive glass
coverage.
Spandrel Conditions: Spandrel glass, by definition, is opaque. When using Heat
Mirror family products with greater than 30 percent light transmittance, we recommend
a contrasting or harmonizing spandrel glass. Consult with your manufacturer for specific
spandrel glass conditions.
Structural-Glazing Conditions: Heat Mirror insulating glass units are not
compatible with buttjoint glazing applications. . Heat Mirror units must be installed in
fully captured framing systems with at least 9/16" edge sight line coverage. Installation
and frame systems must comply with FGMA, AAMA and SIGMA installation guidelines.
California Series laminated or insulated glass units may be structurally glazed. For
additional information contact Southwall Technologies. SealGuard® tape should be
used in applications where high levels of solar exposure could result in seal
deterioration (e.g., sloped glazing)
All Glazing Conditions: Good glazing practices as recommended by the Flat Glass
Marketing Association (FGMA) and the Sealed Insulating Glass Manufacturing
Association (SIGMA) should be followed. |
