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SKN 152 II Glass
Description

SKN 152 II provides increased solar control with moderate natural light and a neutral appearance. It is suited to highly exposed façades where reducing solar heat is a greater priority.

Key Features
  • High solar control
  • Moderate visible light transmission
  • Neutral architectural appearance
  • Helps reduce overheating and cooling demand
  • Provides Low E thermal insulation
  • Designed for toughening or heat strengthening
  • Suitable for large commercial façades
  • Incorporated into insulated glass units
Scope of Use

SKN 152 II Glass is suitable for commercial, institutional, multi-residential and retail.

Suitable for:

  • North, east and west facing façades
  • Large commercial curtain walls
  • Offices and institutional buildings
  • Highly sun exposed glazing
  • Shopfronts and entrances
  • Large windows and glazed walls
  • Selected overhead glazing
Limitations on Use
  • Lower daylight transmission than SKN 176 II and SKN 165 II
  • Must be thermally processed before unit manufacture
  • Coating must be edge deleted
  • Normally positioned on surface two
  • Appearance and daylight levels should be reviewed during design
  • Performance depends on the complete unit and framing system
  • Must be installed in accordance with Metro requirements and NZS 4223
Statement of Building Code Compliance

When correctly specified, manufactured and installed as part of a compliant window or façade system, SKN 152 II can contribute to compliance with:

  • B1 Structure
  • B2 Durability
  • E2 External Moisture
  • F2 Hazardous Building Materials
  • G7 Natural Light
  • H1 Energy Efficiency

Compliance must be assessed for the complete glazing and framing system.

Other Performance Attributes

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

  • Ug centre of glass: 1.1
  • Visible light transmission: 50%
  • External light reflectance: 18%
  • Internal light reflectance: 14%
  • Solar factor or g value: 26%
  • Fading protection Tdw ISO: 0.38
  • Appearance: Neutral

SKN 152 II provides stronger solar control than SKN 176 II and SKN 165 II while maintaining moderate natural light and a neutral architectural appearance.

Warranty & Maintenance

  • Qualifying Metro insulated glass units are covered by the applicable Metro warranty
  • Refer to the attached Metro warranty document and registration requirements
  • Maintain in accordance with the Metro glass care and maintenance guide
  • Maintain framing, seals, drainage paths and building interfaces
Documents
Warranty

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