Glass is a popular material used in the construction of buildings, both residential and commercial. Traditionally known for its fragility, today's innovative glass solutions have made ordinary glass a strong, flexible and durable material capable of performing advanced functions. One of them is laminated safety glass. This article shares and learns what laminated glass is and how its application brings much-needed safety to high security areas.
I. What is laminated safety glass?
Laminated glass is a type of processed glass that serves as a great alternative to regular glass. It provides a hard and sturdy structure that is difficult to break. This type of glass is shatterproof, so in case of breakage, it will stick to the frame and not break.
Laminated glass is made of two or more glass panels held in place with the help of an interlayer to form a strong and lasting bond. The interlayer is usually made of Polyvinyl Butyral (PVB). The PVB film layer bonds to both layers of the glass and holds them together to form an intact, uniform layer that is strong under strong impacts. This bond between the PVB sheet and the glass is a chemical bond and hence it does not break easily.
Laminated glass is found on the market in a variety of thicknesses. Various coatings and glass combinations of laminated glass are also available. These different combinations add different qualities to laminated glass such as better insulation, low emissivity, etc.
II. Benefits of using laminated glass
Laminated glass has many benefits such as:
Better safety properties: Ordinary glass is fragile and brittle. In the event of breakage or accidental impact, ordinary glass will break into long jagged pieces that can cause serious injury, even death. This is why using laminated glass becomes the best alternative. The main feature of laminated glass is its performance under strong impact. The special PVB interlayer in laminated glass can absorb impact and resist penetration. Under extremely strong impact, the glass can break, but the glass fragments still adhere tightly to the interlayer and do not break like regular glass. This minimizes the risk of injury and ensures safety.
- Increased security: Thieves often break windows or doors to gain access to your property. To protect your home and to add another layer of security, choose laminated glass. The strength of laminated glass can resist intrusion and make it almost impossible for any unauthorized person to break in. Even if an unauthorized person tries to break in, the interlayer will retain the strength of the structure so that the gap is extremely difficult to widen. Furthermore, because the laminated glass pieces do not break and break like regular glass but stick to the PVB layer, this makes it very difficult for intruders to break in.
- Noise insulation: Laminated safety glass has proven to be an excellent barrier to noise. Installing laminated glass can prevent outside sound from penetrating and reduce sound by 90%. When compared to regular 5mm glass, Hai Long's laminated glass is called soundproof glass, providing 50-60% more sound reduction. Noise cancellation becomes extremely important, especially if your home or workplace is close to main streets, traffic signals, airports or areas with nightclubs and pubs.
Solar control: While natural light may seem good, too much sunlight can also lead to too much heat. Laminated glass can be used in combination with low-E glass or tinted glass to reduce heat. Reduced heat gain will therefore result in low air conditioner usage. This low usage will ultimately reduce your energy consumption and lower your energy bills.
- Better protection: Laminated safety glass is also resistant to dirt, debris and other harmful environmental factors. When combined with UV-absorbing additives in the interlayer, laminated glass can also protect the interior of your property from harmful UV rays. UV rays are not only harmful to your health but are also the main cause of damage and fading of furniture, carpets, pictures in your home or office, so protection from UV rays is very important. .
