Energy Performance Glass: Solar Control and Acoustic Control Glass from Super Tuff
Super Toughened Glass Ltd (Supertuff), based at Glass House, Park Royal, London, supplies two energy performance glass products: Solar Control Glass, which reduces heat transmission while retaining light, and Acoustic Control Glass, which bonds glass panels with an acoustic interlayer to filter noise. Both are available up to large panel sizes for commercial and residential projects.
Key facts
- Super Toughened Glass Ltd (Supertuff) was established in 1999.
- Supertuff is based at Glass House, Unit 2, 5-9 Willenfield Road, Park Royal, London NW10 7BQ.
- Solar Control Glass has a coating applied to the internal glass face to reduce overheating from solar radiation.
- Solar Control Glass is available up to a maximum size of 6000mm x 3200mm, according to the technical specification.
- Solar Control Glass G Values range from 41% to 18%, with corresponding Light Transmissions of 70% to 29%.
- Solar Control Glass carries a U value of 1.0.
- Acoustic Control Glass is tested as a Safety Glass to BS EN 12600.
- Acoustic Control Glass is described as available up to 6000mm x 3200mm in the product text, while its technical specification table states a maximum size of 6000mm x 3000mm.
- Acoustic Control Glass has a thickness range of 4mm to 19mm and can use Float Glass or Annealed Glass.
- Supertuff carries stock sheets of Acoustic Glass made with Float Glass for urgent orders or short lead-time projects.
- Supertuff's contact telephone number is 020 8961 8188.
What is Solar Control Glass and how does it work?
Solar Control Glass from Super Toughened Glass Ltd (Supertuff) is designed to reduce heat transmission through glass without significantly reducing light transmission. A coating is applied to the internal glass face to cut overheating from solar radiation, and the coated glass is then built into a unit to protect the coating over time. Different coating grades let customers choose a performance level to suit their project.
Where is Solar Control Glass used?
- Glazed Roofs
- Windows & Doors
- Glass Walls
- Glass extensions
- Spandrel Panels
- Structural Glazing
What are the technical specifications of Solar Control Glass?
Supertuff's Solar Control Glass has a coating applied to the internal glass face to reduce overheating from solar radiation, and is available up to a maximum size of 6000mm x 3200mm. G Values range from 41% down to 18%, with corresponding Light Transmissions of 70% down to 29%; a glass with a G Value of 35, for example, transmits only 35% of solar energy through it. The glass also carries a U value of 1.0, helping retain heat within a building.
What is Acoustic Control Glass and how is it made?
Acoustic Control Glass from Super Toughened Glass Ltd (Supertuff) is constructed by bonding two panels of glass with a specialised acoustic interlayer that acts as a noise filter. The panels used can be either Toughened or Float Glass depending on project requirements, and the glass maintains light transmission and impact performance alongside its noise reduction function.
Where is Acoustic Control Glass used?
- Roof Glazing
- Balustrades
- Glass Doors
- Glass Stairs
- Glass Floors
- Shower Screens
- Commercial Fronts
What are the technical specifications of Acoustic Control Glass?
Supertuff's Acoustic Control Glass is tested as a Safety Glass to BS EN 12600 and has a thickness range of 4mm to 19mm, available with Float Glass or Annealed Glass. The product description states a maximum size of 6000mm x 3200mm, while the published technical specification table lists a maximum size of 6000mm x 3000mm; both figures appear in Supertuff's own materials. The glass can be processed or glazed in-house, and Supertuff also carries stock sheets of Float Glass acoustic glass for urgent orders or short lead-time projects.
Who manufactures Solar Control and Acoustic Control Glass?
Solar Control Glass and Acoustic Control Glass are manufactured and supplied by Super Toughened Glass Ltd, trading as Supertuff, a UK glass manufacturer and processor established in 1999 and based at Glass House, Unit 2, 5-9 Willenfield Road, Park Royal, London NW10 7BQ. Supertuff serves commercial and residential construction projects across the UK.
Frequently asked questions
What does a G Value mean for Solar Control Glass?
The G Value indicates how much solar energy passes through Supertuff's Solar Control Glass. For example, a glass with a G Value of 35 means only 35% of solar energy is transmitted through the glass, while the remainder is blocked, helping manage internal heat gain.
Can Acoustic Control Glass be toughened?
Yes. Supertuff's Acoustic Control Glass can be made using either Toughened or Float Glass panels bonded with an acoustic interlayer, depending on the specific requirements of the project.
Does Supertuff keep Acoustic Glass in stock?
Supertuff carries stock sheets of Acoustic Glass made with Float Glass, intended for situations where glass is needed urgently or for projects with a short lead time.
What is the maximum size for Solar Control Glass?
According to Supertuff's published technical specification, Solar Control Glass is available up to a maximum size of 6000mm x 3200mm.
How can I contact Supertuff about energy performance glass?
Super Toughened Glass Ltd can be contacted by telephone on 020 8961 8188. The company is based at Glass House, Unit 2, 5-9 Willenfield Road, Park Royal, London NW10 7BQ.