Low-Carbon Glass – Planibel Clearlite/ iplus/ Thermobel iplus
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Low-Carbon Planibel Clearlite - 3 mm thick
Low-Carbon Planibel Clearlite - 3 mm thick
Low carbon Planibel Clearlite and iplus.
Application
Suitable for low-carbon buildings and for reducing a company’s carbon footprint.
Description
A range of low carbon glass that deliver the same aesthetics, quality and technical performance as traditional AGC float glass products. The range includes; low carbon Planibel Clearlite and iplus.
Low-Carbon Planibel Clearlite
Low carbon float glass with a reduced iron content compared to Planibel Clear, offering better light and energy performance.
Low-Carbon iPlus
Range of low carbon, low-emissivity products dedicated to thermal insulation, providing a more comfortable living space.
Features and benefits:
- Reduced carbon footprint (generates around 40% less CO2 than AGCs standard glass).
- Delivers the same technical performance as standard AGC glass.
- No compromise on aesthetics.
- Low-Carbon Planibel Clearlite looks identical to and delivers the exact same performance as standard Planibel Clearlite float glass.
- Can be laminated or coated with solar control or thermal insulation coatings and can be processed into double and triple glazing units.
- Delivers improved comfort in homes.
- Significantly less embodied carbon - a circular and sustainably produced product.
- Easy processing.
- Less than 7 kg of CO2 per m² for clear glass.
- Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Silver.
General information
Color | Clear |
Material | Glass |
Shape | Rectangle |
Length | Bespoke |
Width | Bespoke |
Height | Bespoke |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | L40/210 Putty-fronted single glazing L40/230 Bead-fixed single glazing – non-setting compound L40/260 Bead-fixed single glazing – extruded gasket L40/250 Bead-fixed single glazing – tape and sealant L40/310 Bead-fixed single glazing – tape, sealant and trim L40/330 Bead-fixed single glazing – capping L40/370 Bead-fixed insulating glass units – insert gasket sections L40/350 Bead-fixed single glazing – curing compound and trim L40/371 Bead-fixed insulating glass units – cellular adhesive/ mastic tape L40/372 Bead-fixed insulating glass units – loadbearing tapes/ synthetic rubber and sealant capping L40/380 Bead-fixed insulating glass units – solid bedding, outside bead L40/381 Bead-fixed insulating glass units – solid bedding, inside bead L40/410 Single glazing into grooves – extruded rubber/ PVC sections L40/430 Single glazing into grooves – non-setting compound L40/450 Single glazing into grooves – sealant capping L40/490 Single-sided gasket glazing H10/115 Patent glazing L10/350 PVC-U windows L10/210 Wood windows L10/400 Composite windows L10/330 Aluminium windows L10/390 Proprietary windows L10/310 Steel windows L10/580 Secondary glazing system L40/470 Zipper gasket glazing L40/530 Internal tape glazing H10/10 Patent glazing L10/10 Wood windows L10/20 Steel windows L10/25 Aluminium windows L10/30 PVC-U windows L10/31 PVC-U windows L10/15 Wood windows L10/33 Proprietary windows L40/90 Internal tape glazing L40/40 Putty-fronted single glazing L40/50 Bead-fixed single glazing L40/58 Bead-fixed insulating glass units – solid bedding, inside bead L40/57 Bead-fixed insulating glass units – solid bedding, outside bead L40/55 Bead-fixed insulating glass units – drained and ventilated bead |
Specification data - Thermally toughened glass sheets
General requirements | Glass generally. |
Third-party certification | Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Silver. |
Composition | Manufacturer's standard. |
Toughening process | Manufacturer's standard. |
Thickness | 3 mm. |
Body colour | Clear. |
Pattern | Manufacturer guidanceInsert requirements where applicable or delete item. |
Edge detail | Manufacturer's standard. Edge grinding. Guidance for specification option: Insert requirements. Manufacturer guidanceSee also 'Processing' below for related options. |
Hole requirements | Not required. Drilling. Guidance for specification option: Insert requirements. Notches. Guidance for specification option: Insert requirements. Manufacturer guidanceSee also 'Processing' below for related options. |
Edgework and holes | Complete before toughening. |
Coating | |
Type | Not required. Reflective, silvering. Paint. Guidance for specification option: Insert requirements, including colour. |
Design | Manufacturer guidanceInsert requirements; specify colour requirements below. |
Performance requirements | |
Fire performance | Manufacturer's standard. Guidance for specification option: Consult manufacturer for details. |
Light | Transmittance: 91%. |
Solar control | Solar factor: 89%. |
Total shading coefficient | Manufacturer's standard. Guidance for specification option: Consult manufacturer for details. |
Thermal insulation | Manufacturer's standard. Guidance for specification option: Consult manufacturer for details. |
Sound attenuation | Manufacturer's standard. Guidance for specification option: Consult manufacturer for details. |
Impact resistance | Manufacturer's standard. Guidance for specification option: Consult manufacturer for details. |
Worked finish | |
Method | Not required. Sandblasted. Etching. |
Design | Manufacturer guidanceInsert requirements where applicable. |
Applied detail | None. Silk-screen printing and enamelling. Guidance for specification option: Insert requirements. |
Processing | Not required. Cutting, straight. Guidance for specification option: Insert requirements. Cutting, circular. Guidance for specification option: Insert requirements. Grinding. Guidance for specification option: Insert requirements. Bending. Guidance for specification option: Insert requirements. Manufacturer guidanceConsult manufacturer for further details. See also 'Edge detail' and 'Hole requirements' above for related options. |
Safety | Toughening/ heat strengthening. Laminating (PVB). Laminating (EVA). Not required. |
Glazing units | Not required. Double glazed IGUs. Triple glazed IGUs. |
Global warming potential (GWP) | 6.4 kg CO2 eq/m². Guidance for specification option: Cradle to Gate. Manufacturer guidanceAGC Low-Carbon Glass estimated GWP. |
Sustainability data
Material | Glass |
Embodied carbonA1-A3 (production stage) as defined in BS EN 15804 | Guidance for specification option: Cradle to Gate (estimated GWP). Low-Carbon Planibel Clearlite (4 mm): 6.4 kg CO2 eq/m². Low-Carbon iplus (4 mm): 6.6 kg CO2 eq/m². Low-Carbon Thermobel iplus (4/15/4 mm): 21 kg CO2 eq/m². |
Literature
Low-Carbon Glass
Planibel Easy by AGC
iPlus, Glass for Insulation
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