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Xtreme 51/23 II Low E Glass
Description

XTREME 51/23 II is a highly selective triple silver Low E glass designed for high solar control with moderate natural light and a neutral architectural appearance.

It is suited to highly glazed buildings and sun exposed façades where reducing solar heat and cooling demand is the main priority. The product sits within Saint Gobain’s commercial XTREME range of high performance solar control coatings

Key Features
  • Approximately 51% visible light transmission
  • Solar factor of approximately 0.23
  • High selectivity of approximately 2.2
  • Strong protection from solar heat
  • Neutral commercial façade appearance
  • Helps reduce overheating and cooling demand
  • Provides Low E thermal insulation
  •  Suitable for large glazed façades
Scope of Use

XTREME 51/23 II Glass is suitable for commercial, institutional, multi-residential and retail.

Suitable for:

  • Highly sun exposed façades
  • North, east and west facing elevations
  • Commercial curtain walls
  • Structural glazing systems
  • Offices and institutional buildings
  • Large windows and glazed walls
  • Buildings with high cooling demand
  • Selected overhead glazing
Limitations on Use
  • Lower daylight transmission than XTREME 70/33 II and XTREME 61/29 II
  • Must be thermally processed before unit manufacture
  • Coating must be edge deleted
  • Normally positioned on surface two
  • Daylight and appearance should be assessed during façade design
  • Glass make up must suit the project loads and safety requirements
  • 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, XTREME 61/29 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: 51%
  • External light reflectance: 13%
  • Internal light reflectance: 18%
  • Solar factor or g value: 23 %
  • Fading protection Tdw ISO: 0.39
  • Appearance: Neutral

XTREME 51/23 II provides the strongest solar control and highest selectivity of the six products, making it suitable for highly exposed façades where reducing solar heat is a key priority.

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

Metro Performance Glass delivers locally made, high performance glass and glazing solutions, supported by nearly 40 years’ experience and New Zealand’s largest installation capability.

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