Architectural Glass

Insulating glass consists of two or more lites of glass enclosed by a air or argon gas in spacer.
Essentially , insulating glass increases glass thermal performance by reducing the heat gain.

No matter where it originates, from railways, aircraft or factories, noise is all around. Future trend research suggests that traffic and noise in general will only get worse.
The careful and considered selection of glass can be crucial in helping to reduce noise level and meet noise requirements.
The highest noise insulation is achieved using an acoustic laminated glass.
Glass controls noise by:

• Reflecting the noise back towards the source, and
• Absorbing the noise energy within the glas

Generally called Low-E glass (low emmisivity). Relatively neutral in appearance low-e coatings reduce heat loss by reflecting long-wave infrared energy ( heat) and therefore decrease `U` value and improve energy efficiency.
A lower U-value indicated better insulating properties. The unit of measure is W/m2 K.
Can be used as a Solar Control Glass with different type of coatings

Patterned Glass can be used where privacy is required, 5 levels of privacy are available (1=least obscure, 5= most obscure)
Sandblasted and Satin glass can also be used for privacy and decorative applications
Tinted glass can also be used for privacy and decorative applications

Self-cleaning glass will revolutionise the way you clean your windows. It has been designed for external use, either in the home or commercial buildings, both new build and refurbishment projects including:

• Windows and patio doors
• Conservatories, balconies and overhead glazing
• Glazed façades, exterior shopfronts and display windows, overhead and atria glazing, street furniture
• Hard to reach areas

It is colorless and transparent glass, 30, 60, 90, 120 min. prevent the passage of flame and smoke from side to side during the fire. During the transparency of fire protection. Can be used both inside and out. UV is not affected.

Protection Against Gun Shots

Employees of banks or public utility buildings in which there are particularly valuable items or shares to be found, government buildings, as well as particularly important military and political buildings which are under threat of terrorist attacks can feel safe if the partition walls that are often made of glass by necessity protect them against gunshots. This function is fulfilled by laminated glass of asymmetrical construction. Getra offers special types of glass which protect against shots from hand guns or automatic weapons. All glass units on offer possess the appropriate certification. These certificates are issued on an individual basis for each type of glass unit produced.

Tempered glass is also referred to as “toughened” or “fully tempered” glass. It is heat-treated safety glass. The surface of tempered glass is approximately four times stronger than the surface of regular annealed (non-safety) glass of the same thickness.
When broken, tempered glass shatters into small, relatively harmless pieces. This characteristic “dice” break pattern minimizes the risk of serious injury.

LAMINATED GLASS is glass composed of two sheets of glass fused together with a sheet of transparent plastic between the sheets.
When broken, laminated glass will generally not leave the opening and is often used as safety or security glazing.
Laminated glass provides a very strong, yet transparent layer which makes a great alternative for traditional glass in a variety of uses:

• For use in buildings where hurricanes or other natural disasters are a high risk
• As windows for companies or homes at higher risk of break-ins
• As display cabinets for valuables, such as jewelry stores
• Aquariums or animal enclosures
• Glass floors
• Glass stairs
• Skylights
• Glass roofs

TYPES OF Lamination OFFERED:

– laminated panes

– laminated safety panes

– laminated protective panes

APPLIED FOR FOIL TYPES
– colourless
– matt
– acoustic
– colour

The right technology for every application
Glass can be used in many different ways in modern architecture. Thanks to constant progress in processing and finishing, glass today not only fulfils the desire for light, warmth and safety, but also convinces with enormous design potential.
Printed glass is an expression of personality. Be it to underline corporate designs, to convey information or to fulfil decorative and functional tasks. Getra offers various printing techniques and products. The choice of printing technique depends on the area of application and the requirements.

• Silk Screen Print
• Border / Frame print
• Digital Ceramic Print
• Roller print