SKN 176 II Glass is suitable for commercial, institutional, multi-residential and retail.

Suitable for:

• Commercial façades
• Curtain wall glazing
• Structural glazing systems
• Shopfronts and entrances
• Office, healthcare and education buildings
• Skylights and overhead glazing
• Large windows and glazed walls
• Commercial and high end residential projects

• Must be toughened or heat strengthened before assembly
• Coating must be edge deleted before unit manufacture
• Normally positioned on surface two of the insulated glass unit
• Performance depends on the complete unit, spacer, gas fill, frame and installation
• Glass make up must suit the panel size, wind pressure and safety requirements
• Appearance should be reviewed using an approved project sample
• Must be glazed in accordance with Metro requirements and NZS 4223

When correctly specified, manufactured and installed as part of a compliant window or façade system, SKN 176 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.

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: 70%
• External light reflectance: 13 %
• Internal light reflectance: 15%
• Solar factor or g value: 37 %
• Fading protection Tdw ISO: 0.55
• Appearance: Neutral

SKN 176 II provides the highest visible light transmission in the SKN range, balanced with moderate solar control. It is suitable for commercial projects where natural light and a neutral appearance are priorities.

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