Low-E coated glass, hard or soft coat (4mm, 6mm, 8mm, 10mm as single pane or in IGU)
High-performance glazing with microscopically thin metallic coating that reduces heat transfer whilst maintaining visible light transmission, essential for meeting Australian energy efficiency standards
High-performance glazing with microscopically thin metallic coating that reduces heat transfer whilst maintaining visible light transmission, essential for meeting Australian energy efficiency standards
Low-emissivity (Low-E) glass features a transparent coating that reflects long-wave infrared energy while allowing visible light to pass through. Available in hard coat (pyrolytic) applied during manufacture or soft coat (MSVD) applied post-production, offering U-values from 1.4-2.8 W/m²K depending on configuration. Critical for achieving 7-star NatHERS ratings in Australian buildings.
- Reduces cooling costs by up to 40% in hot climates
- Maintains 60-80% visible light transmission
- Blocks 70-99% of damaging UV radiation
- Available in multiple SHGC options for climate optimisation
- 100% recyclable glass substrate
- Reduces condensation in cold climates
- Compatible with laminating and toughening processes
- Contributes to Green Star and NABERS ratings
- 01 Reduces cooling costs by up to 40% in hot climates
- 02 Maintains 60-80% visible light transmission
- 03 Blocks 70-99% of damaging UV radiation
- 04 Available in multiple SHGC options for climate optimisation
- 05 100% recyclable glass substrate
- 01 Soft coat requires edge deletion and careful handling
- 02 30-80% cost premium over standard float glass
- 03 Potential haze appearance in certain light conditions
- 04 Cannot be cut after coating application
- 05 Requires specific cleaning products and methods
- Density
- 2500 kg/m³
- Specific gravity
- 2.5
- Porosity
- 0 %
- Water absorption
- 0 %
- Hardness
- 5.5
- UV resistance
- 85
- Chemical resistance
- Good // pH 3-12
- pH tolerance
- 3-12
- Surface roughness
- 0.001 µm
- Tensile strength
- 45 MPa
- Compressive strength
- 1000 MPa
- Flexural strength
- 45 MPa
- Shear strength
- 35 MPa
- Poisson's ratio
- 0.23
- Impact resistance
- Low (annealed), High (toughened)
- Creep resistance
- Excellent
- Embodied carbon
- 11
- Carbon footprint
- 11
- Embodied energy
- 155 MJ/kg
- Water footprint
- 15 L/kg
- Recycled content
- 20 %
- Renewable content
- 0 %
- Circular score
- 8
- Combustibility class
- Non-combustible (AS1530.1)
- Fire resistance level
- Non-rated (standard), 30-120min (fire-rated systems)
- Ignition temp
- 600 °C
- Flame spread index
- 0
- Smoke dev. index
- 0
- Heat release rate
- 0
- Material cost (range)
- $200-600/m²
- Material cost (per unit)
- $250/m² (6mm single), $450/m² (IGU)
- Lead time
- 2-4 weeks custom, stock available
- Lifecycle cost
- $20-30/m²/year
- Annual maintenance
- $5-10/m²
- Market availability
- Readily available
- Expected lifespan
- 30
- Maintenance interval
- 12
- Warranty period
- 10