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Xtreme 61/29 II Low E Glass
Description

XTREME 61/29 II is a highly selective triple silver Low E glass combining strong solar protection, good natural light and a neutral, low reflection appearance.

It is suited to large commercial façades where overheating must be controlled without creating a heavily tinted external appearance.

Key Features
  • Approximately 61 percent visible light transmission
  • Solar factor of approximately 0.29
  • High selectivity of approximately 2.1
  • Neutral colour from different viewing angles
  • Low internal and external reflection
  • Strong solar and thermal performance
  • Suitable for fully glazed façades
  • Helps reduce lighting, heating and cooling demand
Scope of Use

XTREME 61/29 II Glass is suitable for commercial, institutional, multi-residential and retail.

Suitable for:

  • Commercial curtain walls
  • Structural glazing
  • Office buildings
  • Healthcare and education projects
  • Large glazed façades
  • Highly sun exposed elevations
  • Renovation and new build projects
  • Selected overhead glazing
Limitations on Use
  • Must be thermally processed before unit manufacture
  • Coating must be edge deleted
  • Normally positioned on surface two
  • Appearance should be approved using a project sample
  • Glass make up must suit the project loads and safety requirements
  • Performance depends on the complete insulated glass 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: 61 %
  • External light reflectance: 11 %
  • Internal light reflectance: 15 %
  • Solar factor or g value: 29%
  • Fading protection Tdw ISO: 0.50
  • Appearance: Neutral with low reflectance

XTREME 61/29 II provides strong solar control while maintaining good natural light, high selectivity and a neutral façade appearance.

Warranty & Maintenance

  • Qualifying Metro insulated glass units are covered by the applicable Metro warranty
  • Refer to the 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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