Designing with Glass Privacy & Translucency
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. 2. 3. 4. How to incorporate privacy and translucency in building designs using glass Understand the types of decorative glass, and design and application possibilities How the different types of decorative glass are made Key considerations of specifying decorative glass 01
Course Outline How it is Made What Does the Product do for the User? Specifying Technical Standards Applications Suitable & Not Suitable
WHAT DOES THE PRODUCT DO FOR THE USER? Surface diffuses light Reduces Glare Combine or mix privacy and light transmittance in different areas 03
WHAT DOES THE PRODUCT DO FOR THE USER? Offers depth or visual effect Personalize by adding color or texture to the glass Exterior applications for birdfriendly buildings 04
ACID ETCHED GLASS Acid Etched Glass is often used in the following applications INTERIOR GLAZING EXTERIOR GLAZING SPECIALTY APPLICATIONS 05
ACID ETCHED GLASS Definition Glass that has been chemically treated with an acidic material, such as hydrofluoric acid to obtain a translucent appearance. The treatment can be applied to provide different levels of translucency, either uniformly over the entire surface or in selected areas creating decorative patterns. 06
ACID ETCHED GLASS Benefits Varying levels of translucency available Privacy without affecting light flow Wear resistant / low maintenance surface 07
ACID ETCHED GLASS How It s Made Surface is polished with a chemical solution, which includes hydrofluoric acid Selective areas can be masked to create etched patterns or designs 08
ACID ETCHED GLASS Specification Considerations Specify the desired finish [and glossreading tolerance]; varying levels of translucency available Choose glass substrate; thickness and color appropriate to application Full surface etching, single or double sided etching or etched pattern Gradient or fading effects are available, as well as slip resistant surfaces 09
SANDBLASTED GLASS APPLICATIONS 10
SANDBLASTED GLASS How It s Made Protective masking placed on clear areas Abrasive particles sprayed at high velocity Masking removed and protective coating applied 11
SANDBLASTED GLASS Abrasive material sprayed onto the surface Full coverage or decorative pattern Different levels of translucency Gradient fade patterns Applied to one or both surfaces 12
SANDBLASTED GLASS Specification Considerations Interior vs. exterior Level of translucency Pattern on one or two sides Maintenance Coating warranty 13
CARVED GLASS APPLICATIONS GLASS APPLICATIONS GLASS APPLICATIONS 14
CARVED GLASS 3 dimensional look Carved into the surface with differing depths Creative, sculpted image 15
CARVED GLASS How It s Made Apply protective masking Carve each piece of the pattern in order of depth Specification Considerations Follow fabricator s maintenance guidelines Glass strength (heat treating) 16
TRANSLUCENT & OPAQUE COATINGS Translucent coatings are often used in the following applications TRANSIT SHELTERS SPANDREL GLASS SIGNAGE 17
TRANSLUCENT & OPAQUE COATINGS Translucent coatings are often used in the following applications INTERIOR GLAZING SHOWERS 18
TRANSLUCENT & OPAQUE COATINGS Created by applying inks to glass through screen printing Can be solid coverage or pattern Available in many colors, patterns & translucencies 19
TRANSLUCENT & OPAQUE COATINGS How It s Made Silkscreen Pattern created with film and silkscreen Inks pushed through clear areas and applied to glass Ceramic Frit fused to the glass when tempered Organic Coatings chemical bond 20
TRANSLUCENT & OPAQUE COATINGS How It s Made Digital Printing Image is printed directly on the glass similar to an ink jet printer on paper Glass can be tempered Organic Coatings chemical bond 21
TRANSLUCENT & OPAQUE COATINGS Specification Considerations Application Maximum Size Coating Opacity Pattern and Colors Pattern Resolution Compatibility Long or short run quantities 22
SLIP RESISTANT GLASS FLOORING STAIRS BRIDGES 23
SLIP RESISTANT GLASS Increases dynamic coefficient of friction Safety for walking surfaces Creative flooring design 24
SLIP RESISTANT GLASS How It s Made Self texturized enamels Acid etch glass Particles fused to the surface Sandblasting Cast or Patterned Glass with slip resistant surface 25
SLIP RESISTANT GLASS Specification Considerations All glass flooring must be engineered Clarity or diffusion of the glass Type and density of the slip resistant pattern Desired slip coefficient based on recognized test methods *Performance specifications cannot be made without referencing a recognized test method 26
DECORATIVE INTERLAYERS CANOPIES INTERIOR GLAZING PUBLIC ART PIECES 27
DECORATIVE INTERLAYERS Visual effects Custom graphics Unique colors Privacy 28
DECORATIVE INTERLAYERS How It s Made PVB, EVA, Ionomer Layered in a sandwich Cured through heat & pressure Resins Poured or pumped between glass Cured by adding chemicals or UV light 29
DECORATIVE INTERLAYERS Specification Considerations Correct type & thickness of interlayer Suitability to conditions and exposures Glazing system compatibility 30
ADDITIONAL REFERENCES American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) American National Standards Institute (ANSI) U.S. Government Code of Federal Regulations Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB)
INDUSTRY REFERENCES American Architectural Manufacturer s Assoc. (AAMA) www.aamanet.org Insulating Glass Manufacturer s Alliance (IGMA) www.igmaonline.org National Glass Association (NGA) www.glass.org Glass Association of North America (GANA) www.glasswebsite.com GANA Decorative Division www.decorativeglazing.com
National Glass Association Decorative Division THANK YOU! Question & Answer Period www.glass.org www.glasswebsite.com www.decorativeglazing.com 1945 Old Gallows Rd, Ste 750 Vienna, VA 22182 (866) 342 5642