Spandrel glass can be installed monolithically, using insulated metal backpans, but is more often found as a component of an insulating glass unit. Reflective spandrel glass units are widely used when a uniform all-glass look is desired for the building exterior. Typical applications include commercial fixed windows, curtain walls, storefronts and wall cladding. Spandrel glass is traditionally an opaque material not intended for use in vision areas.
Introduction
OPACI-COAT-300® silicone paint is a water-based, elastomeric coating that provides optimal glass opacification. Applied without heat during the final stage of the spandrel fabrication process, OPACI-COAT-300® can be used with equal effectiveness on annealed glass (interior only) or heat-treated glass. OPACI-COAT-300® creates a rubberlike film when applied to glass, and, when specified, may satisfy criteria for fallout protection without the need for taping or the application of scrim films.
OPACI-COAT-300® Silicone Paint Applications
OPACI-COAT-300® Silicone Paint Capabilities
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Maximum size on 1/4" glass(1): 72" x 144"
Minimum size on 1/4" glass: 12" x 12"
(1) Represents typical standard size limitations; please review larger and smaller size requirements with Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope®.
Designed for nonvision areas, spandrel glass should be glazed against a dark uniform background, void of light. Spandrel glass is normally heat-strengthened or fully tempered to withstand higher temperatures.
OPACI-COAT-300® Silicone Paint Characteristics
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Spandrel glass is designed to be glazed against a dark background and should not be used in transoms, partitions, or other areas where it can be viewed in transmission. If it is used where light may be seen through the glass, a consultation with the glass fabricator is mandatory.
Decorative Glass Colors
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Spandrel Paint Colors: Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope® offers a complete line of ceramic enamel frit in the following standard color options: Black, Graylite®, Grey Black, Warm Grey, Solargray®, Charcoal, Solarbronze®, Lava Bronze, Ford Blue, Solex®, EverGreen™ and White. Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope® offers the following standard color options: Black, Graylite®, Grey, Charcoal, Bronze, Blue, Blue-Green, Green and EverGreen™. Custom colors for ceramic enamel frit are also available.
Spandrel Glass Colors: The glass types listed below are included in the Spandrel offering. Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope® offers a variety of glass products to meet your architectural glazing design needs. Please contact Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope® for product availability and performance data as this information is subject to change without notice.
Assistance Options:
- Call toll-free, 866-653-2278.
- Send e-mail to support@oldcastlebe.com.
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OPACI-COAT-300® Silicone Paint Colors
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OPACI-COAT-300® #1-818 Black #6-0025 Blue #3-820 Gray #2-743 Solex #0-0186 White #4-975 Lava Bronze #2-0225 Evergreen #4-822 Bronze Custom colors available upon request.
OPACI-COAT-300® Silicone Specifications
088100_opacicoat300_2013.doc
Literature
- OPACI-COAT-300® Silicone Paint Sell Sheet(PDF)