Sungate® 600 glass from PPG was on show at the recent International Builders’ Show, along with Clarvista® shower glass and a dual-pane, dual-coat insulating glass unit (IGU) technology. PPG also displayed an IGU made with one 3-millimeter pane of Sungate 600 glass on the fourth (No. 4) surface and Solarban® 60 glass on the second (No. 2) surface, separated by a 1/2-inch air space.
PPG Industries showcased samples of new Sungate® 600 glass at the 2012 International Builders’ Show, along with Clarvista® shower glass and a dual-pane, dual-coat insulating glass unit (IGU) technology that enables residential windows to achieve R-5 “center-of-glass” insulating performance.
Sungate 600 glass features a pyrolitic coating developed specifically for application on the exposed room-side (No. 4) surface of an IGU, which optimizes its ability to trap heat from the furnace and winter sun. Consequently, Sungate 600 glass keeps living spaces warmer and reduces energy consumption during the coldest months of the year.
PPG also displayed an IGU made with one 3-millimeter pane of Sungate 600 glass on the fourth (No. 4) surface and Solarban® 60 glass on the second (No. 2) surface, separated by a 1/2-inch air space. The configuration, which can generate significant energy savings compared to monolithic Sungate 600 glass, yields R-5 center-of-glass insulating performance. The R-5 performance standard is being emphasized in federal legislation and adopted in building codes to improve the energy efficiency of single-family homes and multifamily residential buildings. PPG’s dual-pane, dual-coat technology enables window manufacturers to make R-5 windows without multi-cavity IGUs, which can complicate th manufacturing process and add to the cost of windows for builders, remodellers and homeowners.
Clarvista glass for shower doors and other bath and shower use is made with a coating that seals the glass surface, enabling it to resist corrosion caused by heat and humidity. When combined with Starphire® ultra-clear glass by PPG, Clarvista glass produces an exceptionally transparent shower glass, making it ideal for upscale homes, resorts and commercial spas. With proper maintenance, Clarvista glass looks newer for a longer time than other shower glass products.