SafeLite™ Laminated Safety Glass is suitable for residential, commercial and architectural applications where safety, glass retention or increased resistance to penetration is required.

Typical applications include:

• Windows and glazed doors
• Entrance glazing
• Commercial shopfronts
• Internal partitions and screens
• Framed overhead and sloped glazing
• Skylights and rooflights
• Security doors and windows
• Acoustic glazing
• Glazing requiring improved UV protection
• Insulating glass units
• Selected barriers, subject to specific system design

The glass thickness, interlayer and overall make up must be selected for the intended safety, structural, acoustic, security and environmental requirements.

Standard clear laminated options include 6.38, 8.38, 10.38 and 12.38 mm, subject to current availability

• Standard annealed laminated glass has lower mechanical strength than toughened or heat strengthened laminated glass.
• The exposed edges of PVB laminated glass must be protected from prolonged moisture exposure and incompatible sealants or cleaning products.
• Laminated glass is not automatically structural or suitable for point fixed applications.
• Applications protecting a fall require specific design and verification of post-breakage performance.
• Framing and glazing pockets must provide appropriate edge cover, support and drainage.
• The interlayer type and thickness must be selected for the required safety, security, acoustic and structural performance.
• The glass must be installed in accordance with Metro’s requirements, compatible glazing materials, relevant standards and the current New Zealand Building Code.

When correctly selected, designed, manufactured and installed, SafeLite™ Laminated Safety Glass 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 a complete external glazing system
• F2 Hazardous Building Materials
• F4 Safety from Falling, where incorporated into a specifically designed and compliant barrier system
• G7 Natural Light

SafeLite™ Laminated Safety Glass qualifies as Grade A safety glass when manufactured to the applicable requirements of AS/NZS 2208. Glass selection and installation must follow the applicable requirements of NZS 4223.

• Broken fragments remain adhered to the interlayer
• Retains a degree of weather protection following breakage
• Provides greater resistance to penetration than standard annealed glass
• Can provide improved acoustic performance, depending on glass and interlayer configuration
• Can reduce ultraviolet transmission and help protect interior furnishings from fading
• Single and laminated glass processing is undertaken in accordance with AS/NZS 4667
• Safety glass manufacture is undertaken in accordance with AS/NZS 2208
• Structural and post breakage performance depend on the glass make-up, interlayer, support conditions and application

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