GLASS SELECTION GUIDE - Eboss
GLASS SELECTION GUIDE - Eboss
GLASS SELECTION GUIDE - Eboss
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ACOUSTICS<br />
(SOUND CONTROL)<br />
Environmental noise is a key factor in modern housing design.<br />
The source and frequency of the sound is important as glass products behave differently for low<br />
to high pitch sounds.<br />
Insulating Glass Units can provide a range of acoustic performance by using different glass types<br />
and thicknesses.<br />
GOOD<br />
Float glass<br />
Float glass<br />
Solution:<br />
GlassTech IGU<br />
Using thick glass and glasses of<br />
different thickness is GOOD for<br />
sound control.<br />
INNER<br />
OUTER<br />
BETTER<br />
Laminated<br />
glass<br />
Float glass<br />
Solution:<br />
GlassTech Laminated IGU<br />
Using standard PVB laminated<br />
glass is BETTER as the interlayer<br />
dampens sound vibration.<br />
INNER<br />
OUTER<br />
BEST<br />
Sound Stop ®<br />
glass<br />
Float glass<br />
Solution:<br />
GlassTech SoundStop IGU<br />
Using special acoustic laminated<br />
glass is BEST, especially if one<br />
pane is thicker.<br />
INNER<br />
OUTER<br />
www.metroglasstech.co.nz April 2013