Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope™
2425 Olympic Boulevard
Suite 525-East
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Tel: (866) 653-2278
Fax: (310) 264-4703
E-mail: www.oldcastlebe.com/general-questions
Website: http://www.oldcastlebe.com


What is Spandrel Glass?
Offered monolithically, in insulating units, or as laminated glass, spandrel glass is typically specified for buildings' nonvision areas to mask construction materials. Even refurbished buildings covered in a combination of vision and spandrel glass can appear to be constructed entirely of glass. Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope™ offers two types of spandrel ceramic frit and silicone paint.

Where should I use it?
  • Custom Color Applications
  • Nonvision Areas and Wall Cladding
  • Curtain Walls and Storefronts
  1. Spandrel glass is available in either ceramic frit or silicone based paint.
  2. Spandrel Glass is typically specified for buildings' nonvision areas to mask construction materials.
  3. Custom color matches are available for a uniform all-glass look.
  4. Contrasting color spandrel glass is often used to create a distinctive look.

Applications
Spandrel glass can be installed monolithically, using insulated metal backpans, but is more often found as a component of an insulating glass unit. Reflective spandrel glass units are widely used when a uniform all-glass look is desired for the building exterior. Typical applications include commercial fixed windows, curtain walls, storefronts and wall cladding. Spandrel glass is traditionally an opaque material not intended for use in vision areas.

Capabilities
Maximum size on 1/4" glass(1): 72" x 144"
Minimum size on 1/4" glass: 12" x 12"
(1) Represents typical standard size limitations; please review larger and smaller size requirements with Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope™.

Spandrel glass is normally heat-strengthened to withstand higher temperatures.

Characteristics
Spandrel glass is designed to be glazed against a dark background and should not be used in transoms, partitions, or other areas where it can be viewed in transmission. If it is used where light may be seen through the glass, a consultation with the glass fabricator is mandatory.