Viridian ComfortPlus™

Energy efficiency without compromising your views

Viridian ComfortPlus™ has long been recognised as Australasia’s leading Low E performance laminate. Initially ComfortPlus was designed as a residential range of Low E laminates. Over time ComfortPlus has been used increasingly in commercial applications.

Within the Low E laminate range. ComfortPlus is a high performance glass solution that can be used to maximise buildings glazing potential by bringing in the outside world while complying with the Building Codes’ provisions for energy efficiency.

Description

The ComfortPlus range of laminated glass has been developed to meet specifiers’ objectives of transparency and high performance solar control with low reflection. Equally it economically manages the heat of summer and the cold of winter. It incorporates a solar control component that in summer reduces the sun’s heating, glare and UV fading of interior furnishings. In winter, the ComfortPlus coating provides thermal insulation and reduces heat loss through the glass by over 30%1 when compared to standard glass, without heavy tinting or reflective mirror-like coatings that reduce natural light.

When describing the differences between the glasses within the ComfortPlus range a number has been added at the end of the colour. For example ComfortPlus Clear 82.

Considerations

ComfortPlus is not designed to prevent surface condensation and its insulating capacity is reduced should this occur. Viridian Thermotech™ is recommended in these situations.

ComfortPlus Clear 82 is designed for cold climates. The ComfortPlus range features a selection of colours, daylight transmission and solar performance with low external reflectivity similar to that of standard float glass.

Samples should be viewed by designers and building energy professionals consulted for suitability. Where colour consistency is important only use one thickness. For large projects, please consult with Viridian.

The placement of air-conditioning vents adjacent to and directed on, the internal glass surface coating may reduce the performance of the product.

Cleaning

The ComfortPlus coating appearance and surface is not the same as standard glass. It requires special cleaning. A degree of haze and coating colour can be observed under certain lighting conditions. Cleaning and handling advice is on the website.

Features and benefits

ComfortPlus is a laminated safety glass available in clear, neutral, grey or green tones and is manufactured with a permanent transparent coating which is glazed to the inside of the building.

• Summer and winter performance through the unique combination of solar control glass and coating
• High daylight transmission up to 76%
• Solar control – up to 70% of solar heat transmission is eliminated
• Thermal insulation – a 30% improvement in U Value over standard glass means less heat is transmitted
• Fading reduction – ComfortPlus reduces UV radiation by 99%, increasing the life of furnishings by 8.5 times2
• Safety – ComfortPlus is a Grade A safety glass It reduces the potential for injury and if broken remains in place
• Noise – the ComfortPlus laminate reduces voice noise by 13% and traffic noise by 24% when compared to standard 3mm glass3. Sun glare can be reduced by using ComfortPlus Grey 40
• Self cleaning – can be combined with Renew self cleaning glass
• Security – thicker interlayers are available for increased resistance to physical attack
• Warranty