73556 PRLGlass Glass Guide 8.5x11 Booklet PR

LOW-E GLASS

For Exterior Applications

Low-E coated glass is a versatile architectural glazing solution designed to improve building energy efficiency while maintaining excellent clarity and natural light transmission. It plays a key role in the performance of storefronts, windows, doors and curtain wall systems.

•Features

•Available with Pyrolytic and MSVD Low-E coatings

•Improves energy efficiency and solar control

•Helps reduce heating, cooling, and lighting costs

•High visible light transmittance with low-to-medium reflectivity

•Supports compliance with local and regional energy codes

•Available in Low-Iron Substrates

•Specifications

•Thickness options: 1/8", 3/16" and 1/4"

•Fast industry lead times with next-day service available

Available Applications

•Storefronts

•Windows and doors

•IG Units

REFLECTIVE GLASS

•Features

• Improves solar control and helps regulate interior temperatures.

• Reduces the amount of sun-damaging ultraviolet rays and heat entering the space.

•Available in ¼” thickness*

*Contact PRL for details.

•Colors Available

• Specialty Glass, Not for Structures

TINTED UNCOATED GLASS

•Features

•Versatile range of tints

• Provide higher levels of natural daylight

•Lower solar heat loads.

TEXTURED GLASS

*For the complete selection of textures and patterns, please consult PRL.

SANDBLASTED GLASS

•Features

•Custom sandblasted artwork including logos, patterns, and decorative designs

•Available in surface or deep carved sandblast finishes

•Supports artistic, ornamental, abstract, and contemporary designs

•Options for tri-dimensional sandblast and custom edge detailing

•Applications: entrance doors, sliding systems, shower enclosures, tabletops, handrails, and decorative glass

•Features

•Provides discreet privacy while allowing natural light to pass through

•Ideal for applications such as shower doors, handrail systems, infill panels, and wall coverings

•Suitable for laminated glass configurations for added safety and performance

•Available in a variety of glass patterns

•Thickness options typically available from 1/8" to 1/2" in stock

Available Textures

SPANDREL GLASS

•Features

•Conceals structural elements such as floors, columns, HVAC systems, wiring, and insulation

•Offered with ICD OPACI-COAT 300 water-based silicone coating

•Compatible with annealed, tempered, laminated, and heat-strengthened glass

Standard Colors

*Custom colors upon request.

•Applicable on low-iron, clear, and reflective glass

•Supports thermal and acoustic performance while maintaining

MIRROVIEW™

MIRROR

•Features

•Available in clear, clear low-iron, bronze and gray options

•Thickness options: 1/8", 3/16", and 1/4"

•High clarity and brightness for enhanced light reflection and spacious interiors

•Custom fabrication including polished edges, beveled edges, cut-outs and sandblasted designs

•Available in oversized or sectional configurations for large wall installations

Two-way mirror glass designed to conceal TVs and digital displays behind a reflective surface. When the screen is off, it functions as a mirror; when activated, it reveals a clear display without interrupting the design of the space.

TEMPERED GLASS

•Safety and Performance

•Designed to fracture into small, blunt fragments to reduce risk of injury

•Provides enhanced impact resistance and structural strength

•Heat Resistance: Designed to withstand temperatures up to approximately 470°F–500°F (≈300°C)

•Thermal Shock Tolerance: It can withstand sudden temperature changes of up to making it highly resistant to shattering from sudden temperature changes

•Meets major safety glazing standards including ANSI Z97.1, ASTM C1048

CPSC 16 CFR 1201

Max Tempering Oven Capacity

•Maximum glass size: 110” × 198”

•Tempering range: 1/8” – 3/4” thickness

•High production capacity

•Features

•Approximately 4 to 5 times stronger than standard annealed glass

•Produced through a controlled heat-treatment process that increases strength and durability

•High-resistance to impact, wind loads, and thermal stress

•Cannot be cut or modified after tempering

•Features

LAMINATED GLASS

•Glass Capabilities

•Sound Control Laminated Glass

•Constructed with two or more glass layers bonded with a durable interlayer

•Can be manufactured with annealed, heat-strengthened, or tempered glass

•Available in multiple thicknesses and configurations to meet project requirements

•Glass fragments remain bonded to the interlayer after breakage

•Provides enhanced impact resistance and structural integrity

•Helps block up to 99% of harmful UV radiation

•Improves acoustic performance by reducing sound transmission

Scan to Explore Each Laminated Glass Capability

•Decorative Laminated Glass

•Rainbow Color Lami Glass

•SentryGlas®

•Bullet Resistant Glass

•Impact Resistant Glass

•Switch-It Privacy Glass

•Design Options

•Available in clear, tinted, and decorative glass combinations

•Can incorporate multiple glass types and coatings

•Suitable for architectural, structural, and decorative glazing systems

SWITCH-IT PRIVACY GLASS

•Features

•Instantly switches from transparent to opaque with the flip of a switch

•Smart glass technology provides on-demand privacy without blinds or shades

•Can be controlled through automated systems, remotes, or smartphones

•Fabricated in-house for quality control and fast production

•Contributes to energy efficiency by controlling light transmission

•Eliminates the need for traditional window coverings

•Applications

•Conference rooms

•Office partitions

•Healthcare facilities

•Residential spaces

•Additional Details

•Compatible with framed glazing systems

•Suitable for interior and exterior applications

•Storefronts and commercial interiors

•Hospitality and luxury design environments

•Backed by a 1-year warranty*

*Consult PRL for details.

BULLET RESISTANT GLASS

Tested in accordance with UL752 & NIJ 0108.01 ballistic standards

•Features

•Laminated glass system engineered for high ballistic resistance

•Manufactured with proprietary blends of glass, PVB, and polycarbonate layers

•Designed to be thinner and lighter than many traditional bullet-resistant systems

•Fabricated in-house for controlled quality and performance

•Security Performance

•Available in Threat Levels 1–8

•Designed to protect against various firearms and ammunition types

•Provides high ballistic resistance without excessive weight or thickness

•Engineered laminated structure helps absorb and disperse projectile energy

•Available Options

•Available in clear and tinted shades

•Standard sizes up to 60” × 96”*

*Consult PRL for custom sizes.

•Total Energy Units Features

INSULATED GLASS

PRL Insulating Glass Units can be composed of two or more sheets of float or coated glass. Providing heat or cold insulation, condensation and sound control.

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