July 2018 Product Briefs: Glass & Glazing
PIXA Screen
EPD-certified, these light-filtering micro-concrete slabs from Sensitile Systems are punctuated by clear-resin squares or diamonds in a range of aperture patterns and dimensions that enable the transmission of light and views. They can also be backlit. Ideal for partitions, the slabs come in 50 colors and a standard 4' x 8' size with profiles as thin as ¾" and as thick as 1¼". Custom thicknesses and sizes are also available. Scuff-, scratch-, and impact-resistant, the durable material is Class A fire-rated and is said to have good acoustic and thermal properties.
Metallic
The textural wall is clad with luxurious panels of low-iron glass sandwiching a gold-wire screen in a fine herringbone weave—just one of seven variations in Carvart’s new Metallic collection. This laminated glazing is UV- and moisture-resistant and has sound-dampening properties. It is available in thicknesses of 5⁄16", 7⁄16", and 9⁄16", and dimensions up to 72" x 128". The glazing itself can be specified as transparent, translucent, or with a reflective mirrored back for privacy. Alternative metallic finishes include stainless steel, copper, and bronze.
Pure Color
North Carolina manufacturer Andrew Pearson is known for making thick machine-cut glass. The company’s Pure Color tiles are a result of its state-of-the-art Italian process, available in a vast range of rich hues and sizes including 4", 6", 12", 18", and 24" square.
Spindrift
Island Stone’s glass mosaics may have the appearance of random, individually applied pebbles but actually come in pre-formatted 12"-square mats with an opaque white backing. Designers can specify Spindrift for wet floors and walls even in outdoor pools. The pattern is flat underfoot.
Metals, concrete, and saturated color add new dimensions to this transparent category.
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