In a significant development for the architectural and design industry in North America, Guardian Glass has unveiled its latest innovation – the Guardian CrystalClear glass. This cutting-edge product addresses the growing demand for highly transparent glass solutions that offer superior clarity and color neutrality, setting a new standard for visual excellence in building design.
Compared to traditional float glass, Guardian CrystalClear boasts a remarkable 67 percent greater color neutrality, allowing architects and designers to bring their creative visions to fruition with unmatched precision and vibrancy. With an impressive 90 percent visible light transmission, this glass is designed to create luminous exteriors and provide breathtaking views, enhancing the overall aesthetic appeal of any space.
Alan Kinder, Director of Commercial Segment & Technical Services for Guardian Glass North America, emphasized the significance of this new offering, stating, “We know that everyone can appreciate a clearer, more color-neutral glass, and Guardian CrystalClear surpasses standard clear glass to deliver just that.” By making the look of low-iron glass more accessible, Guardian Glass is empowering projects to achieve greater visual impact and elevate the human experience within architectural spaces.
Guardian CrystalClear complements Guardian Glass’s existing range of substrates, including UltraClear™ low-iron glass, standard clear glass, and tinted glass options, providing architects with a diverse palette of choices to enhance their design flexibility and control. When paired with select Guardian SunGuard™ low-E coatings, this glass enables architects to strike the perfect balance between aesthetics and performance, ensuring optimal solar and thermal efficiency without compromising on visual appeal. 
Architects can now leverage Guardian CrystalClear glass in combination with a variety of low-E performance coatings, such as SunGuard SNX 70+, SunGuard SNX 62/27, SunGuard SNX 51/23, SunGuard SN 68, SunGuard SNR 50, and SunGuard SNE 50. Available in 6, 8, and 10-millimeter thicknesses and compatible with jumbo lites measuring 130 by 204 inches, this glass offers unparalleled versatility and adaptability for a wide range of architectural applications.
In conclusion, the introduction of Guardian CrystalClear glass marks a significant milestone in the evolution of architectural design, providing architects and designers with a transformative solution that combines exceptional transparency, color neutrality, and performance. With its innovative features and compatibility with cutting-edge coatings, Guardian CrystalClear sets a new benchmark for excellence in architectural glass, offering endless possibilities for creating visually stunning and functionally superior buildings.
Source:Guardian Glass with additional information added by GlassBalkan
