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ific metal screens in buildings with a Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) up to and including BAL 40.
factured locally as an Insulating Glass Unit (IGU), incorporating specially processed, high
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ty Viridian float glass products, the new bushfire resistant Viridian PyroGuard 40 TM in conjunction
a suitably tested framing profile offers a range of valuable benefits. These include reduced noise,
um thermal performance, (improved comfort and savings on heating and cooling costs all year
d) and outstanding
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Australian glass manufacturer, Viridian,
has designed a bushfire resistant
glass specifically for use in bushfire
prone areas. Used in conjunction with
a specially tested bushfire resistant
window system, Viridian PyroGuard
40 can help protect human lives and
property by providing a barrier against
radiant heat and ember attack.
The special ultra-thin transparent
coating within Viridian PyroGuard 40
minimises the transfer of radiant heat
from the bushfire front through the
glass and into the home; even when
subject to radiation levels of 40kW/
m2, less than 3% of the radiant heat is
transferred through a window glazed
with PyroGuard 40. This not only
protects combustible materials such
as curtains and furnishings within the
home, but helps to provide significantly
increased protection for occupants.
The high radiation levels of a bushfire
front normally only last for a short
period, rising to a peak as the front nears
the building, reducing at a similar rate
as the front moves away. PyroGuard 40
provides further protection after the
front passes. Research has demonstrated
that many homes ignite well after the
fire front has gone. With the integrity of
the window maintained, human life and
property are further protected.
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system, PyroGuard 40 offers effective
protection from the effects of ember
attack and radiant heat created that
would otherwise threaten life and
property well after the fire front has
passed.
Viridian Launch New Bushfire Resistant IGU -
Tested to the Absolute
ore information on Viridian PyroGuard 40, high resolution
es or to arrange an interview with Paul Cocker - Marketing and
ess Development Manager, Viridian, please contact Jill Johnson
exandra Gregory on 03 9510 5466.
Victorian window fabricator Miglas,
has just launched their new bushfire
resistant window system, the Miglas
Fireguard 40. Glazed with Viridian
PyroGuard 40, it has passed
the rigorous testing procedures
documented in AS 1530.8.1.2007. As
provided for in AS3959 ‘Building in
Bushfire Prone Areas’, installation of this
window system removes the need for
unsightly bushfire resistant shutters or
specific metal screens in buildings with
a Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) up to and
including BAL 40.
Australian glass manufacturer, Viridian, has designed
a bushfire resistant glass specifically for use in
ease
bushfire prone areas. Used in conjunction with a
specially tested bushfire resistant window systems,
er 2009 Viridian PyroGuard 40 can help protect human
lives and property by providing a barrier against
radiant heat and ember attack.
Manufactured locally as an Insulating
Glass Unit (IGU), incorporating specially
processed, high quality Viridian float
glass products, the new bushfire
resistant Viridian PyroGuard 40 in
conjunction with a suitably tested
framing profile offers a range of valuable
benefits. These include reduced noise,
optimum thermal performance,
(improved comfort and savings on
heating and cooling costs all year round)
and outstanding protection from the
bushfire flame front for sites assessed
at up to and including BAL 40; it’s
extraordinary!
an Launch The special ultra-thin New transparent Bushfire coating within Resistant IGU -
Viridian PyroGuard 40 minimises the transfer of
radiant heat from the bushfire front through the glass
d to the Absolute
and into the home; even when subject to radiation
levels of 40kW/m2, less than 3% of the radiant heat
is transferred through a window glazed with
glass manufacturer, PyroGuard 40. Viridian, This not has only designed protects combustible
resistant materials glass specifically such as curtains for use and in furnishings within the
rone areas. home,
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window systems,
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40. This not only protects combustible
such as curtains and furnishings within the
helps to provide significantly increased
for occupants.
Paul Cocker Cocker - Marketing - Marketing and Business and
Development
Business Development
Manager, Viridian
Manager, Viridian
The high radiation levels of a bushfire front normally only las
a short period, rising to a peak as the front nears the building
reducing at a similar rate as the front moves away. PyroGua
40 provides further protection after the front passes.
Research has demonstrated that many homes ignite well aft
the fire front has gone, with the integrity of the window
maintained; human life and property are further protected.
When glazed as part of a specially tested bushfire resistant
window system, PyroGuard 40 offers effective protection f
the effects of ember attack and radiant heat created that wou
otherwise threaten life and property well after the fire front ha
passed.
The high radiation levels of a bushfire front normally only last for