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Glass partition line

The Fallbrook Series of glass partition systems from CRL offers aesthetics for today’s office designs. The Fallbrook line includes advanced options including sound mitigation and attractive grid designs. Available in both framed and semi-framed formats.

Fallbrook features a slim floating door frame that produces an aesthetic and all-glass spans. The system can accommodate monolithic tempered glass in thicknesses of 5/16-inch, 3/8-inch, and 1/2-inch. Door-to-wall and door-to-glass kits are available. Finishes include matte black, brushed nickel, and satin anodized. Door hinge heights can be adjusted without drilling.

For areas requiring sound mitigation, Fallbrook XL utilizes 1-inch insulated glass to minimize sound transfer throughout an office space. With a Sound Transmission Class (STC) rating of 42 for fixed glazing, the Fallbrook XL system can significantly reduce inbound and outbound sounds such as loud speech. Low-profile 1-7/8-inch framing creates a contemporary aesthetic.

Fallbrook XL NY is a muntin grid system specifically engineered as a design option for Fallbrook XL. The grid system is highly versatile and can be freely positioned. Glass notching or drilling is not required, which simplifies installation.

Glass partition line

The Fallbrook Series of glass partition systems from CRL offers aesthetics for today’s office designs. The Fallbrook line includes advanced options including sound mitigation and attractive grid designs. Available in both framed and semi-framed formats.

Fallbrook features a slim floating door frame that produces an aesthetic and all-glass spans. The system can accommodate monolithic tempered glass in thicknesses of 5/16-inch, 3/8-inch, and 1/2-inch. Door-to-wall and door-to-glass kits are available. Finishes include matte black, brushed nickel, and satin anodized. Door hinge heights can be adjusted without drilling.

For areas requiring sound mitigation, Fallbrook XL utilizes 1-inch insulated glass to minimize sound transfer throughout an office space. With a Sound Transmission Class (STC) rating of 42 for fixed glazing, the Fallbrook XL system can significantly reduce inbound and outbound sounds such as loud speech. Low-profile 1-7/8-inch framing creates a contemporary aesthetic.

Fallbrook XL NY is a muntin grid system specifically engineered as a design option for Fallbrook XL. The grid system is highly versatile and can be freely positioned. Glass notching or drilling is not required, which simplifies installation.

Residential glass

Guardian Glass North America has launched ClimaGuard 55 coated glass, offering a solar heat gain coefficient to help residential window manufacturers meet increasingly stringent energy standards.

Designed for ENERGY STAR Version 7.0 compliance in the Southern, South-Central and North-Central zones of the United States, ClimaGuard 55 coating is a double-silver product with triple silver performance. It provides a visible light transmission of 55%, a U-Value of 0.243 to support thermal insulation and a best-in-class solar heat gain coefficient of 0.258.

ClimaGuard 55 will give homeowners in warm climates a subtle, neutral aesthetic while helping to block solar heat and glare without darkening the room, helping to create bright, inviting interiors and clear views. Combining CG 55 with Guardian ClimaGuard IS 20 interior surface coating will further enhance performance by further reducing solar heat gain and U-Value.

Residential glass

Guardian Glass North America has launched ClimaGuard 55 coated glass, offering a solar heat gain coefficient to help residential window manufacturers meet increasingly stringent energy standards.

Designed for ENERGY STAR Version 7.0 compliance in the Southern, South-Central and North-Central zones of the United States, ClimaGuard 55 coating is a double-silver product with triple silver performance. It provides a visible light transmission of 55%, a U-Value of 0.243 to support thermal insulation and a best-in-class solar heat gain coefficient of 0.258.

ClimaGuard 55 will give homeowners in warm climates a subtle, neutral aesthetic while helping to block solar heat and glare without darkening the room, helping to create bright, inviting interiors and clear views. Combining CG 55 with Guardian ClimaGuard IS 20 interior surface coating will further enhance performance by further reducing solar heat gain and U-Value.

Privacy glass solution

Kolbe officially launched its new privacy glass solution for today’s homeowners who want smart home technology and personalized living. Kolbe has partnered with Gauzy Ltd. to integrate LCG Smart Glass Technologies into select window and door products, for various levels of privacy on demand.

Premium Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystal (PDLC) films are laminated between two panes of glass to create switchable smart glass. When electricity is applied, the glass changes from obscure to transparent, allowing adjustable shading. Single, as well as multiple, windows and doors can be controlled with a wall-mounted touch panel, remote or home automation system.

This new glass option is available in white or gray within a selection of Kolbe products including VistaLuxe WD LINE direct sets; Ultra Series casements, awnings, direct sets and swinging doors; and Forgent Series All Glastra casements, awnings and direct sets.

Privacy glass solution

Kolbe officially launched its new privacy glass solution for today’s homeowners who want smart home technology and personalized living. Kolbe has partnered with Gauzy Ltd. to integrate LCG Smart Glass Technologies into select window and door products, for various levels of privacy on demand.

Premium Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystal (PDLC) films are laminated between two panes of glass to create switchable smart glass. When electricity is applied, the glass changes from obscure to transparent, allowing adjustable shading. Single, as well as multiple, windows and doors can be controlled with a wall-mounted touch panel, remote or home automation system.

This new glass option is available in white or gray within a selection of Kolbe products including VistaLuxe WD LINE direct sets; Ultra Series casements, awnings, direct sets and swinging doors; and Forgent Series All Glastra casements, awnings and direct sets.

Low-E Glass

PLUS4 Low-E Glass is an energy-efficient glass option. It is built to prioritize the overall well-being of homeowners, and especially those in colder climates. By choosing PLUS4 Low-E Glass, homeowners can enhance the visual appeal of their homes with sleek new windows with durability and thermal performance. It meets the stringent requirements of ENERGY STAR version 6.0 for the Northern Zone, which encompasses the largest portion of the continental U.S. of any zone, in addition to Alaska. As Northern Zone homes need to endure colder winters, ensuring that windows adhere to the highest standards of energy efficiency can result in significant savings for homeowners.

Low-E Glass

PLUS4 Low-E Glass is an energy-efficient glass option. It is built to prioritize the overall well-being of homeowners, and especially those in colder climates. By choosing PLUS4 Low-E Glass, homeowners can enhance the visual appeal of their homes with sleek new windows with durability and thermal performance. It meets the stringent requirements of ENERGY STAR version 6.0 for the Northern Zone, which encompasses the largest portion of the continental U.S. of any zone, in addition to Alaska. As Northern Zone homes need to endure colder winters, ensuring that windows adhere to the highest standards of energy efficiency can result in significant savings for homeowners.

Laminated glass

Diamond Glass, produced in collaboration with Corning Inc., is a laminated glass that weighs up to 45 percent less and is three times more scratch resistant than traditional laminated glass, says the company. It can be used for laminated or laminated insulated windows and doors, and the company will be the exclusive supplier of impactresistant windows and doors featuring Diamond Glass for residential and mixed-used buildings in the U.S.

Laminated glass

Diamond Glass, produced in collaboration with Corning Inc., is a laminated glass that weighs up to 45 percent less and is three times more scratch resistant than traditional laminated glass, says the company. It can be used for laminated or laminated insulated windows and doors, and the company will be the exclusive supplier of impactresistant windows and doors featuring Diamond Glass for residential and mixed-used buildings in the U.S.