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Reliable Specifications
For the highest quality premier insulated glass, count on Tower.
Tower Insulating Glass LLC uses a hermetic organic dual seal made of a polyisobutylene (PIB) primary moisture seal and a one-part silicone secondary seal or a dual seal system.
The base glass in our insulating units is chosen to meet the quality standards of ASTM C 1036. Where applicable, the glass we supply is in compliance with the quality standard ASTM C1048 for heat-strengthened and fully-tempered flat glass, and ASTM C1172 for laminated architectural glass.
Our insulating units meet the CBA rating established by the Insulating Glass Certification Council: ASTM E 2188, ASTM E 2189, and ASTM E 2190. They consist of two or more monolithic panes of glass separated by an aluminum or warm-edge spacer.
The space between the panes is filled with air, a vacuum, or other types of gases designed to reduce heat transfer or block out noise. The spacer is filled with a moisture-absorbent drying agent (desiccant) to prevent condensation from forming inside the unit. To learn more about our high performance glass products or place an order, call today: (516) 887-3300.
Monolithic Glass
A single sheet of glass, monolithic glass may be heat or chemically treated for greater strength. Contractors often use it to allow more natural daylight to enter a room.
There are three types of monolithic glass:
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ANEALED GLASS cools at a slow rate to relieve internal stress. Its properties reduce the risk of cracking during temperature changes.
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TEMPERED (OR TOUGH) GLASS is much harder than annealed. When broken, it shatters into small pieces. This feature makes it one of the safest options.
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LAMINATED is made up of two or more panes of monolithic glass bonded together by a polyvinyl butyral (PVB) or other type interlayer. This adds durability and safety. Laminated glass is popular where there is a lot of human interaction and safety glazing is required, such as in storefronts and windshields.
Double-Glazed Glass
An insulated glass unit consists of two or more monolithic panes of glass separated by an aluminum or warm edge spacer.
The space between the glasses is filled with air or could be filled with a vacuum or specific gases designed to reduce heat transfer of block out noise.
The spacer is filled a moisture absorbent dying agent to avoid a condensation building inside the unit.
Triple-Glazed Glass
Triple-glazed glass features double insulation. A third layer of glass provides maximum insulation and can significantly reduce U-value compared to monolithic glass or double-glazed glass.
A second chamber captures and reflects heat gain. High-performance, low-emission coatings may be applied to any of the six glass surfaces.