SunGuard® – Advanced Architectural Glass Building with light. That's what SunGuard Advanced Architectural Glass from Guardian is all about. Our comprehensive range of coatings, colors and design solutions allows architects to explore fully the aesthetic and functional possibilities of light — both interior and exterior — while meeting complex energy and performance requirements. Drawing on the cumulative expertise of glassmakers and production teams throughout the world, Guardian continually applies science and cutting-edge technology to the development of new SunGuard products that expand the limits of performance. This level of commitment extends locally to independent SunGuard Select™ Fabricators, who are trained and certified by Guardian to provide high-quality coated glass products. In these pages you will see the many ways Guardian helps architects build some of the world's most innovative buildings. With light. SuperNeutral® Series SuperNeutral 68 transmits the most light and has the most neutral appearance of any SunGuard product. It can be used on the #2 surface for maximum solar control or, for enhanced energy performance, on the #3 surface of an insulating glass unit in conjunction with a tinted or coated outboard lite. SuperNeutral 54 combines a neutral appearance with exceptional solar-energy control to strike the perfect balance between natural daylight, glare control and energy savings. In fact, SuperNeutral 54 exceeds most energy code requirements with a SHGC of 0.28 in a standard 1" insulating glass unit. SuperNeutral on UltraWhite™ Low-Iron GlassFor a stunning, ultra-clear appearance combined with superior energy efficiency, SuperNeutral 68 and SuperNeutral 54 are available with Guardian's UltraWhite float glass. UltraWhite's virtual absence of color is perfect for applications — such as atriums, skylights, entranceways and curtainwalls — where neutral color and pure, sparkling clarity are desired. UltraWhite glass can be fabricated, laminated and heat-treated just like standard float glass. SuperNeutral on CrystalGray®The SuperNeutral Series is also available on Guardian's new CrystalGray float glass. CrystalGray has higher light transmission than ordinary gray float glass. Combined with SuperNeutral coatings, CrystalGray offers a light, neutral appearance with less reflectance and glare and improved solar control. High Performance SeriesSunGuard High Performance Series glass delivers medium to high visible light transmission and moderate reflectivity along with maximum energy savings that meet or exceed energy code requirements. There are seven low-emissivity coatings to choose from in both clear and green substrates, along with selected coatings on new CrystalGray™.
The SunGuard Solar Series consists of high-performance, solar-reflective coated glass products that specialize in blocking heat. Two coatings are available on clear and green glass, offering silver, blue-gray and green aesthetic options:
Both deliver energy efficiency that meets or exceeds energy code requirements. LaminatedMany SunGuard products can be laminated to meet a wide variety of project requirements, including sound attenuation, safety, security, and hurricane protection. Contact Guardian for help with your project. SpandrelGuardian can help architects and designers achieve a desired spandrel appearance for SunGuard coatings—matching to vision glass or complementary—by using ceramic frit or silicone paint. We recommend that full-size mock-ups be prepared and approved in order to confirm the most desirable spandrel option for your specific project. SunGuard Select FabricatorsSunGuard Advanced Architectural Glass products are produced at several U.S. locations and are distributed through a nationwide network of independent SunGuard Select Fabricators (shown above). These fabricators have completed a rigorous certification process administered by Guardian. SunGuard Select Fabricators offer comprehensive glass fabrication for commercial projects and typically are able to cut, heat-treat, insulate, laminate, silkscreen and produce spandrel glass. In addition, some Select Fabricators can bend SunGuard coated glass for more complex designs. SunGuard Select Fabricators provide glass samples for mock-ups and typically offer fast-track delivery. To locate a SunGuard Select Fabricator near your project site, visit www.SunGuardGlass.com. Innovation and Technical SupportUSGBC LEED Specification Using SunGuard SuperNeutral Series, SunGuard High Performance Series and SunGuard Solar Series glass products can be an important part of obtaining LEED certification in four credit categories: Energy and Atmosphere, Materials and Resources, Indoor Environment and Innovation and Design Process. For a copy of our LEED Brochure, call 1-866-GuardSG (482-7374) or visit www.SunGuardGlass.com/LEED. Web Resources at www.SunGuardGlass.com Guardian provides several easy-to-use online tools and resources to help architects specify SunGuard products on our Web site at www.SunGuardGlass.com. These include a searchable commercial building project database, a SunGuard performance comparison tool and a SunGuard Select Fabricator locator. 3-Part Specifications Guardian's SunGuard specifications in standard CSI 3-part format are available from your Guardian Architectural Sales Manager (ASM) and at www.SunGuardGlass.com. In addition, PRODUCT MASTERSPEC™ is available on the SunGuard Web site and, for AIA members, on the quarterly updated AIA MASTERSPEC® CD-ROM. AIA/CES Presentations Guardian participates in the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (AIA/CES) by providing seminar presentations, some of which qualify for Health, Safety and Welfare credits. Whether you are interested in basic commercial glass knowledge, glass from an energy conservation perspective or current applications for laminated glass, we can provide you with helpful information regarding design using glass. Call 1-866-GuardSG (482-7374) or your local SunGuard Architectural Sales Manager (ASM) to arrange a time and place for a seminar presentation. Technical Support Hotline: 1-866-GuardSG (482-7374) For technical or product information, please call us. Some areas where we can help are:
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