What are the benefits of Low E glass?
It allows better thermal insulation to be achieved without the need to change the window framing sys...
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What glazing would you recommend for my house so I can keep it cool in summer and warm in winter?
There are a range of options available dependent on whether a single glazed (monolithic) or double g...
What does Low E mean and what benefits does it provide?
Low E means ‘low emissivity.’ The main difference between a Low E glass and an ordinary glass is tha...
I have noticed some marks on my Low E glass. Has the glass been damaged?
The Low E coating is actually harder than the glass and consequently is quite difficult to scratch. ...
What is the difference between U Value and Solar Heat Gain Coefficient?
U value is the measure of the insulating capacity of the glass. This represents how quickly heat fro...
What are the advantages of glazing with a toned glass?
It reduces some of the direct heat from the sun passing to the inside of the building. The amount wi...
What is ‘R value’ and how does it relate to our performance data?
R value is a measure of how well a material resists heat transfer whereas U value is a measure of ho...
What is the difference between hard coated and soft-coated low E glass?
It is a difference between both the type of material used for the coating and the way the coating is...
What is the effect of condensation on the coating of a single glazed Low E glass?
If condensation forms on the coated surface of a single glazed Low E glass, e.g. ComfortPlus™, the ...
How does single glazed Low E glass provide insulation?
The fact that there is a Low E coating on one surface of the glass, glazed to the inside, means that...
Where should a Low E coating be positioned in my double glazed unit?
A low emissivity glass can specifically enhance the thermal insulation of double glazed units. It ac...
Why is the window U value different to that of the glass?
The U value for a window is the combination of the U value of the glass and the U value of the frame...
Why and where would you use ComfortPlus™ Clear instead of ComfortPlus™ Neutral?
ComfortPlus™ Clear can be used where passive solar design principles are used because it has a highe...
What is the main function of solar control glass?
Its main function is to reduce the level of solar radiation entering a building. Toned glasses achie...
Which is the best type of solar control glass to reduce glare?
A very cost effective way of reducing glare is by the use of toned glass. The inherent nature of ton...
Is toned glass more susceptible to thermal fracture?
Thermal breakage refers to the cracking of annealed glass cracking due to the build-up of excessive ...
Why do different colours of toned solar control glass have different solar control properties?
The different colours across the solar control range absorb solar heat to different degrees and is m...
Can I mix different thicknesses of toned solar control glass on the same job?
Colour density increases with glass thickness, so the colour of toned glass becomes more intense as ...
Do solar control glasses eliminate Ultra violet light from the sun?
Solar control glasses do reduce Ultra Violet (UV) rays from the sun to different degrees. However, a...
What are the main differences between super toned glasses and standard toned glasses?
The key differences are that Viridian SuperToned glasses provide significant improvements in solar c...
The coating on my Low E glass appears to scratch very easily. Why is that?
The coating is actually very difficult to scratch and is harder than the glass. For example, if you ...
What effect does gas filling a double-glazed unit have on its performance?
Filling with Argon gas instead of air will improve the insulating capacity of the double glazed unit...
What are the major benefits of Viridian DecorMirror™ over standard mirrored glass?
Viridian DecorMirror™ is specially formulated to provide maximum protection of the highly reflective...
Can I use Viridian DecorMirror™ as a safety glass?
Yes, providing that you specify Viridian DecorMirror™ Safe. This is a mirror with a special vinyl sa...
How do I install Viridian DecorMirror™?
DecorMirror™ can be fixed by frame or directly onto a door or wall. If fixing directly onto a surfac...
What are your cleaning recommendations for Viridian DecorMirror™?
Viridian DecorMirror™ has increased resistance to a number of cleaners and adhesives, although some ...
Do you offer a warranty for Viridian DecorMirror™?
There is a standard 2 year warranty on the Viridian DecorMirror™ range of products. Details can be f...
What glass products do Viridian supply for use in decorative applications?
We have a range of glass products which, dependent on the application, can be used for decorative pu...
Is Viridian DecorPattern™ glass completely obscure?
The DecorPattern™ glass range offers different levels of obscurity dependent on what product is chos...
What is the difference between Seraphic™ and Seraphic™ Design?
Viridian Seraphic™ is a range of 16 standard opaque colours, designed to match or complement and vis...
Can mirrored glass be used as a splashback?
Overall it is not a product which we would recommend as a suitable product for a splash back applica...
Can Viridian DecorPattern glass be laminated or toughened?
Yes, DecorPattern™ glass can be both toughened and laminated to meet Class A of AS 2208. However, no...
Which way should I glaze the textured side of DecorPattern glass?
The glass should be glazed with the pattern to the room side.
Which product can I use for a frosted shower screen?
We would suggest toughened Viridian DecorSatin™ glass with the acid etched side installed to the non...
Will Viridian DecorSatin be as easily marked by fingerprints as sandblasted glass is?
No. The subtle satin like appearance of DecorSatin™ is much smoother than the rough, abraded surface...
Can you print custom patterns or pictures on glass?
What is Rw?
Rw is the ‘weighted sound reduction index.’ It is a number used to rate the effectiveness of the gla...
Why does the noise from a car sound different from the noise from aircraft?
This is because the noise from the traffic is at a different frequency than that of the aircraft and...
What is so different about VLam™ Hush over standard float and laminated glass?
VLam™ Hush uses a specially developed interlayer which further enhances the noise insulation propert...
Will just choosing glass designed to reduce my noise levels solve my noise problem?
It will most likely help however there are some potential pitfalls. A number of other considerations...
Is double glazing an answer to a noise problem?
Not as much as you might think. Standard double glazing has quite a small air gap between the two gl...
Does the width of the air gap in a double glazed unit make any difference?
Only a little, until you reach very wide air gaps; usually a minimum of 50mm. This is because it is ...
What is a ‘coincidence dip’?
A coincidence dip is when the glass vibrates or resonates at the same frequency as the source of the...
How are the sound reduction properties of the glass measured?
A sample of glass is glazed in an acoustic test chamber where it is subjected to various frequencies...
Does distance affect noise levels?
Yes, noise decays with distance. The surrounding buildings can influence the noise level and road tr...
How quiet should my room be?
This depends on the use of the room. It is largely a subjective judgment by the occupiers on what le...
What is the difference between dB and dBA?
The dB scale is used to measure sound level. However, because the human ear does not respond equally...
Is Viridian PyroGuard40™ a fire resistant glass?
No, it is bush fire resistant only. Viridian PyroGuard40™ is specifically designed to withstand the ...
Is Viridian PyroGuard40™ the only glass which can used in bushfire resistant glazing?
No. The Australian standard for glazing in bushfire prone areas (AS 3959) also allows various thickn...
Why is Viridian PyroGuard40™ so thick?
Pyroguard40™ is an insulated glazed unit (IGU). It is comprised of two sheets of glass and a spacer,...
What is so special about Viridian PyroGuard40™ over standard clear laminated or toughened glass?
Viridian PyroGuard40™ has been tested and proven to work. It's also an insulated glazed unit (IGU). ...
Is wired glass fire resistant glasses?
No. Standards require fire resistant products to be tested to prove they are fire resistant and to w...
Who should I speak to at Viridian?
Well, it really depends what you need from us!
If you are an architect, builder or specifier and you...
Which product is best for me?
Let’s face it. We’ve got a lot of products to pick from, and even more we don't have listed on our w...
Which type of glass is best suited to where I live?
To answer this question, we need to know a few things about your home. Understanding what the clima...
What is the next step if I want to get a quote?
To give you the best price indication, we’ll need to know a little bit about who you are, where you ...
I need some help with the glass specification for my project.
You’ve come to the right place. We offer glass products that can greatly improve energy management, ...
How should I clean my glass?
Always use a mild detergent that is specifically designed for use with glass and steer clear of any ...