To achieve greater solar control than tinted float glass a reflective coating can be applied. With pyrolytic coatings the coating is fused into the surface of the glass during the raw glass manufacture. This type of coating is commonly referred to as “hard coat”.

Reflective glass absorbs and reflects a major percentage of the sun’s direct energy (heat) more effectively than standard tinted glass.

The metallic coating applied during the manufacturing process creates a mirror like appearance. As the coating is extremely durable “hard coat” reflective glasses can be glazed with the reflective coating to either the inside or outside of the building depending on the aesthetics and / or performance required.

Available in a range of colours similar to tinted float glass and as with all float glass products can be cut, toughened, laminated and double glazed.

Alternative Glass Supplies currently stock the following “hard coat” reflective glass:

Solarflex – Clear, Ocean Blue, Green

Stopsol – Grey, Bronze, Priva Blue