Glazing · 4–6 mm
Glass — indicative fig. M·67
Fire A1 Non-combustibleEmbodied carbon Data pending Per-m² sourceCompressive 1000MPa StructuralDesign life 20yr
Decorative float glass with opaque paint coating applied to one surface, available in 4mm and 6mm thicknesses for architectural applications
01 Physical
Density 2500kg/m³
Specific gravity 2.5
Porosity 0%
Water absorption 0%
Hardness 6.5Mohs
UV resistance Excellent
Chemical resistance High
pH tolerance 3 – 11pH
Surface roughness 0.5μm Ra
02 Mechanical
Tensile strength 40MPa
Compressive strength 1000MPa
Flexural strength 45MPa
Shear strength 25MPa
Poisson's ratio 0.22
Impact resistance AS 2208 compliant
Creep resistance Excellent
03 Thermal
Thermal conductivity 1.05W/(m·K)
Specific heat 840J/(kg·K)
Thermal expansion 9×10⁻⁶/K
04 Compliance & Fire First question
Combustibility class A1
Fire resistance level Non-combustible
Flame spread index 0
Smoke dev. index 0
Heat release rate 0kW/m²
05 Sustainability & Health
Embodied carbon 85kg CO₂e/m²
Carbon footprint 15kg CO₂e/m²
Embodied energy 170MJ/m²
Water footprint 35L/m²
Recyclability 100%
Recycled content 25%
Renewable content 0%
Circular score 7/10
VOC emissions 0.5g/L
Toxicity rating Non-toxic
LEED contribution 2points
06 Durability · Cost · Logistics
Expected lifespan 20years
Maintenance interval 1week
Warranty period 7years
Material cost (range) 150 – 350AUD/m²
Material cost (per unit) 250AUD/m²
Lead time 5 – 15days
Lifecycle cost 400AUD/m²
Annual maintenance 5AUD/m²
Market availability High
07 Assessment
Advantages
- Unlimited colour options including custom matching
- Hygienic non-porous surface
- Easy to clean and maintain
- Heat resistant up to 80°C (standard) or 200°C (toughened)
- Moisture and humidity resistant
- No grout lines or joints in single panels
- Light reflective properties enhance space
- Chemical and stain resistant
- UV stable pigments prevent fading
- Can be cut to precise dimensions
Constraints
- Higher cost than tiles or acrylic alternatives
- Requires professional installation for best results
- Cannot be modified after tempering
- Visible scratches on glass surface cannot be repaired
- Shows fingerprints and water marks
- Edge chipping risk during handling
- Thermal shock risk if not properly installed
- Limited repairability if damaged
- Requires careful cleaning product selection
- Heavy weight requires adequate support
08 Applications
A1 Kitchen splashbacks
A2 Bathroom wall cladding
A3 Interior feature walls
A4 Elevator interiors
A5 Retail displays
A6 Reception areas
A7 Cabinet doors
A8 Table tops
A9 Shower screens (toughened only)
A10 Commercial fit-outs
09 Sources & Standards
Sources pending — citations for this material are not yet recorded. Verify all figures against manufacturer data and current standards before specifying.