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SunX™ Grey Low E Double Glazing
Description

SunX™ Grey combines high solar control, thermal insulation and a consistent grey appearance. It is designed for sun exposed buildings and warmer locations where overheating, glare and privacy are important considerations.

SunX™ Grey provides up to 61% better heat retention and reduces solar heat by up to 69% compared with standard double glazing

Key Features
  • Consistent grey appearance
  • Up to 61% better heat retention than standard double glazing
  • Reduces solar heat by up to 69% compared with standard double glazing
  • Lets in 41% of visible light
  • Helps reduce glare and improve daytime privacy
  • Helps reduce fading of interior furnishings
  • Grey colour remains consistent across different glass thicknesses
  • Low E coating, argon gas and thermal spacer
  • Suitable for residential and commercial windows and doors
  • Can be combined with laminated, tinted or obscure glass
  • 1.1 U value complaint with the latest H1 requirements nationwide
Scope of Use

Suitable for residential, multi-residential and commercial windows and doors requiring high solar control with a grey architectural appearance.

  • Projects requiring high solar control and thermal insulation
  • Buildings in warmer or highly sun exposed locations
  • Large windows and glazed doors
  • North, east and west facing elevations
  • Rooms where overheating or glare may be a risk
  • Projects requiring a consistent grey architectural appearance
  • Applications where increased daytime privacy is preferred
  • Double glazed window systems designed to meet H1 requirements
  • Buildings within NZS 3604 wind zones up to and including Extra High, subject to appropriate glass and frame selection
Limitations on Use
  • SunX™ Grey has a visible grey appearance and lower light transmission than Xcel™ or Xtreme™.
  • The glass appearance should be reviewed as part of the façade and interior design.
  • The same glass should generally be used across adjacent windows and doors on the same elevation to maintain a consistent appearance
  • High solar control may reduce passive solar heating during cooler months.
  • Must be glazed in accordance with Metro Performance Glass glazing instructions and to the current NZ building code.
Statement of Building Code Compliance

When specified as part of an appropriately designed and installed window or door system, SunX™ Grey Low E Double Glazing complies with or can contribute to compliance with relevant provisions of the New Zealand Building Code, including:

  • B1 Structure
  • B2 Durability
  • E2 External Moisture, as part of the complete window or door system
  • F2 Hazardous Building Materials
  • F4 Safety from Falling, where specifically designed for this purpose
  • G7 Natural Light
  • H1 Energy Efficiency
Other Performance Attributes

Performance data is based on a nominal 4-14-4 double-glazed unit with argon gas and a thermal spacer:

  • U-value, Ug centre of glass: 1.1
    Solar control, solar factor or g-value: 24%
    Visible light transmission (VLT): 41%
    Fading protection (Tdw-ISO): 0.32
    Appearance: Grey tone
    Double glazed units are manufactured and tested in accordance with BS EN1279
    Safety glass options are manufactured in accordance with AS/NZS 2208
    Glass selection and installation are undertaken with reference to NZS 4223

Warranty & Maintenance

  • 10 year double glazing warranty
  • Refer to the attached Metro Performance Glass warranty document and registration link
  • Maintain in accordance with the attached Metro Performance Glass care and maintenance guide

SunX™ Grey Low E double glazing — performance data

Make-up mm

Heat Loss

Visibility

Heat Gain

 

Fading

 

Ug

U Value
Insulation value,
lower is better

VLT

Visible Light Transmission
Higher % means
more daylight
transmitted

SF

Solar Factor (g)
Lower number
means less solar
heat coming in

LSG

Selectivity
Higher number
means more
natural light and
less solar heat

Tdw-ISO

Damaged
Weighted Transmission
Lower value means better
fading
protection

4-8-4

1.7

41%

25%

1.64

0.32

4-10-4

1.4

41%

25%

1.64

0.32

4-12-4

1.3

41%

25%

1.64

0.32

4-14-4

1.1

41%

24%

1.71

0.32

4-16-4

1.1

41%

24%

1.71

0.32

4-18-4

1.1

41%

24%

1.71

0.32

Documents
Double Glazing Technical Brochure

2024

Technical Information
Metro Glass Double Glazing Technical Data
Glass Care & Maintenance
Metro Performance Glass Warranty Information
Warranty
Solar Control Brochure

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