Vitro Architectural Glass

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Vitro Architectural Glass provides a wide selection of product literature to assist architects and specifiers in evaluating the aesthetic and performance characteristics of our products.

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Vitro Architectural Glass Catalog

A comprehensive resource to help you choose the best Vitro architectural glass product for your next project.

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Comparisons for One-Inch IGUs

This 4-page brochure compares Vitro Architectural Glass product performance data in one-inch insulating glass units (IGUs) with 1/2-inch air spaces and two 1/4-inch lites.

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Triple Pane IGU Comparisons Brochure

Compare the performance metrics of Vitro's triple pane insulating glass unit (IGU) configurations, including those built with Solarban® and Sungate® low-e glass products.

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Glass Performance Tables for International Markets (Metric)

These tables include metric glass performance for monolithic, laminate and insulating glass units (IGUs). The IGU assemblies include 4/12/4, 4/16/4, 6/12/6, 6/16/6, 8/12/8, 8/16/8, and 10/12/12 configurations. Performance data is calculated using both LBNL Window 7.3 software and EN410/673 methodology using WinDat WIS version 3.0.1 software.

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How to View a Glass Sample

Use this guide to evaluate your Vitro glass sample. 

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Glass Design Handbook

Vitro’s comprehensive guide to critical glass design considerations also includes sustainability and LEED® support resources.

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Data Sheets

Browse Vitro’s comprehensive library of Performance Data Sheets and Technical Data Sheets.

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A Guide to Glass Codes

This supplement produced in partnership with US Glass magazine reviews energy, safety glazing and fire safety codes.

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How to Read Color in Glass

Learn how to read color in glass and why evaluating full-size mock-ups is essential.

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Cost Considerations in Specifying Architectural Glass

Vitro recommends an installed systems cost approach in the evaluation and selection of architectural glass.

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Vitro Concierge Program® Brochure

The Vitro Concierge Program® helps ensure supply-chain success for large or complex construction projects.

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Vitro Sustainable Development Report 2017

Our 2017 Sustainable Development Report details the company’s global sustainability model in action around the world.

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VacuMax™ VIG Brochure

Learn about the world’s only tempered vacuum insulating glass (VIG) units and their superior thermal insulation performance up to R20.

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Solarban® Acuity® Glass Brochure

This 4-page brochure reviews potential applications as well as cost, design and fabrication considerations for Solarban® Acuity® glass.

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Sungate ThermL™ Brochure

This brochure covers Vitro's new U-value enhancing low-e coating that enables superior thermal performance without changing the visual characteristics of the IGU because of its colorless and low-reflective aesthetic.

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Starphire® Glass Design Idea Book

Elevate anything. This quick guide provides a visual overview of recommended decorative treatments and applications for Starphire Ultra-Clear® glass.

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Starphire® Glass Edge Color Guide

See the beauty, not the glass. Learn about Starphire Ultra-Clear® Glass and its unique “blue-edge” clarity.

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Solarvolt™ BIPV Brochure

Solarvolt™ building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) lites unveil new possibilities for renewable power generation.

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Clarvista® Shower Glass Brochure

Make the beauty of your shower last — with the timeless clarity of Clarvista® Glass.

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Clarvista® Glass Hang Tag

Request a door hang tag featuring cleaning and maintenance instructions for Clarvista® glass

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KOI Tower Case Study

The KOI Tower success story analyzes economic profitability, energy efficiency and user comfort of a project using Solarban® R100 Optiblue® glass.

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Receive printed copies of select Vitro Glass literature, from our latest Architectural Glass Catalog to our popular Glass Design Handbook.

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