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From anti-reflection to color tints, modern glass enhances design in many ways.

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7 St. Thomas

Curved glass contributes to harmony between Victorian and contemporary design

Midlands Technical College Library

When glass helps to create a comfortable learning environment

ARO - 242 West 53rd Street

Floor to ceiling windows provide light, transparency and sweeping views of Central Park

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Glass functions

  • Solar control

    Solar control glass lets sunlight pass through while reflecting a large part of the sun’s heat.

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  • Anti-reflective

    The most basic goal of glass, the ability to see through it, often poses a paradox. While the glass itself is crystal clear, its surroundings can provide obstacles to the view, such as glare and reflection.

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  • Sound control

    Acoustics matter for the wellbeing of people. From traffic and neighbors to construction and airports, sound control glass offer protection against noise.

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  • Thermal insulation

    That’s U for U-value, or how the thermal insulation performance of a glass is measured. Guardian Glass offers a wide variety of solutions to help improve the energy efficiency of your home.

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  • Safety and security

    Safety glass is designed to help protect building occupants from injury or loss due to accidental or natural causes.

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