ecoTHERM™ Double Insulated Glass Units with Outer ecoLAM™ (Tropical Climates)
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ecoTHERM™ Double Insulated Glass Units with Outer ecoLAM™ laminated glass components for use in building envelopes in tropical climatic profiles like the UAE, MENA and India regions.
Application
ecoTHERM™ Double Insulated Glass Units with Outer ecoLAM™ (Tropical Climates) are specifically designed for building applications in warm climate environments requiring superior solar control combined with enhanced safety characteristics:
Tropical and Subtropical Climate Buildings:
- Commercial buildings in Caribbean, Southeast Asia, and tropical regions
- Coastal developments requiring hurricane resistance and solar control
- Resort and hospitality facilities in warm climate destinations
- Mixed-use developments in subtropical urban environments
High Solar Load Applications:
- East and west-facing facades requiring maximum solar heat rejection
- Curtain wall systems in hot climate commercial towers
- Large glazed areas in shopping centers and retail complexes
- Atrium and skylight applications with intense solar exposure
Coastal and Marine Environments:
- Waterfront developments requiring enhanced durability
- Marine terminal and port facility glazing
- Coastal residential and commercial buildings
- Hurricane-prone areas requiring impact resistance
Commercial and Institutional Buildings:
- Office buildings in warm climate regions requiring energy efficiency
- Educational institutions with large glazed areas and safety requirements
- Healthcare facilities requiring solar control and safety compliance
- Government buildings in tropical climate locations
Energy-Efficient Applications:
- Buildings requiring enhanced solar heat gain control
- LEED certified projects in warm climate zones
- Net Zero energy buildings with optimized solar performance
- Retrofit applications improving existing building solar control
Specialized Warm Climate Applications:
- Data centers and technical facilities requiring solar heat rejection
- Manufacturing facilities with solar control requirements
- Sports complexes and recreational facilities in tropical climates
- Transportation terminals in warm climate regions
Safety-Critical Tropical Applications:
- Ground floor glazing in high-traffic areas with hurricane risk
- Balcony doors and floor-to-ceiling windows in coastal areas
- Pool enclosures and recreational facility glazing
- Applications subject to wind-borne debris in hurricane zones
Regional Considerations:
- Middle East commercial and residential developments
- Southeast Asian urban construction projects
- Caribbean and Central American building applications
- Southern US coastal and subtropical construction
Integration Capabilities:
- Compatible with hurricane-resistant framing systems
- Suitable for high-performance solar control building envelopes
- Integration with automated shading and climate control systems
- Compliance with warm climate building codes and standards
Description
ecoTHERM™ Double Insulated Glass Units with Outer ecoLAM™ (Tropical Climates) are specialized building envelope systems engineered for optimal performance in warm climate environments. This configuration combines the safety benefits of outer laminated glass with enhanced solar control and thermal management specifically designed for tropical and subtropical applications.
System Configuration:
- Outer Lite: ecoLAM™ laminated glass (6+1.52+6mm heat-strengthened) providing impact resistance, UV protection, and enhanced safety
- Inner Lite: 6mm heat-strengthened or tempered monolithic glass optimized for thermal performance
- Overall Thickness: 31mm nominal with optimized cavity spacing for tropical climate performance
- Cavity Width: 16mm nominal with air or 90% argon fill suitable for warm climate applications
Tropical Climate Optimization:
- Enhanced edge seal systems rated for high temperature and humidity conditions
- Solar control coatings positioned for maximum heat rejection and glare control
- Molecular sieve desiccants with increased moisture absorption capacity
- High-performance spacer systems designed for thermal expansion in tropical climates
- Extended temperature range materials ensuring long-term performance
Advanced Manufacturing:
- ISO 9001 and IGMAC certified production facilities with tropical climate experience
- Osprey® LiteSentry quality control with real-time optical distortion measurement
- Specialized edge seal materials rated for high temperature and humidity applications
- Enhanced quality control including high temperature performance testing
- Controlled environment assembly preventing contamination in humid conditions
Performance Characteristics:
- Superior solar heat gain control with SHGC values optimized for tropical climates
- Outer laminated glass safety compliance per CAN/CGSB 12.1-2017
- Enhanced thermal stress resistance for high temperature differentials
- 20-year performance warranty including tropical climate conditions
- Superior UV protection and acoustic performance from laminated outer lite
Quality Assurance:
- Factory production control per CAN/CGSB 12.8-2017 with tropical climate considerations
- High temperature and humidity performance testing verification
- Global manufacturing capabilities including Middle East facility experience
- Extensive project experience in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide
Available with various solar control glass types, high-performance coatings, and tinted options to meet specific project requirements for heat rejection, daylighting optimization, and aesthetic preferences in warm climate applications.