Description

Changing government regulations and the development of new technology are bringing big changes to the glazing in our doors, windows and skylights.

This bulletin gives an overview of the different types of glazing available today and provides guidance around specification.

Scope

The bulletin covers:

• Introduction
• Glass and how it is made
  • Glass, carbon and GHG emissions
• Main types of glass used in glazing windows and doors
  • Clear float glass
  • Safey glass
  • Solar control glazing and low-E coatings
  • Tinted glass
  • Reflective glass
  • Sound-reducing glazing
  • Security glass
• Overheating
• Cleaning and maintenance
• Causes of failure - thermal stress
• Options for glazing other than glass
• Resources

The bulletin does not give details about insulating glass units (IGUs) or compliance with Building Code clause H1. Other bulletins cover those topics.