Architectural Glass Resources & Technical Information

No matter what type of architectural glass products your next project demands, PPG IdeaScapes has the resources to help you evaluate your options, create your design specifications and realize your vision. Plus, you can always contact PPG and talk with an architectural glass expert who can support you as you work through any large or small construction project.

PPG Architectural Glass Analysis Tools

The following are innovative tools that can help you assess and compare the architectural glass and glazings products that you may be considering for your next project:

> PPG Glass Performance Calculator - PPG's architectural glass product performance calculator allows you to analyze the performance of PPG's glazings on a variety of PPG glass types and thicknesses.

> PPG Energy Modeling of Architectural Glazings - This tool will help you compare the real energy costs associated with specific architectural glazings according to the U.S. Department of Energy's energy modeling software.

> PPG Thermal Stress Analysis Tool - PPG's Thermal Stress Analysis for Insulated Glass Units provides glass recommendations based on the design input of your project.

PPG Architectural Glass Product Performance Data

The following performance data sheets provide information about the thermal and optical properties of PPG’s architectural glass products:

> One-inch Insulating Glass Units
> Monolithic Glass
> Monolithic Glass - Specialty Applications
> Laminated Solarban® 60
> Solarban z50 Laminated Glass
> Laminated Uncoated and Other Coated PPG Glasses
> View a demonstration video about the performance characteristics and architectural benefits of Solarban® 70XL Glass.

For more technical information about PPG’s architectural glass products, please review our Material Safety Data Sheets.

To ensure you have the most current information about PPG’s architectural glass products, please review the contents of both the PPG Architectural Glass Binder and PPG Architectural Glass Design Kit to make sure yours are up to date.

Architectural Glass Industry Information

The following list will provide you with additional architectural glass resources that will provide you with valuable information about architectural glass issues, applications and usage guidelines.

> PPG Architectural Glass Technical Bulletins
> PPG Intercept® Insulating Glass Technology Quality Assurance Manual
> Architectural Glass Words & Terms
> Frequently Asked Questions About Architectural Glass
> Architectural Glass Design Guidelines
> Architectural Glass Industry Links