Storm Glass Products & Solutions
Protecting your family, staff and property during cyclones, hurricanes and severe storm conditions means resisting excessive wind speeds and penetration from flying debris. In the event the glass is damaged by flying storm debris, windows need to remain weather tight without a breach or the buildings structural integrity could be compromised.
StormShield® uses specially formulated ultra-high grade laminate in the manufacturing process. Engineered so the glass can expand and contract up to five times its normal rate before breaking, providing protection from wind-borne debris.
E-zone Glass® is a thermal resistant cyclone rated glass, boasting the same ultra-high grade laminate with additional thermal advantages and flood resistance.
StormShield® and E-zone Glass® has been tested and certified to Bushfire Attack Level 40 (BAL 40) across the entire range providing additional protection in areas of significant bushfire risk.
Fully certified for use in Regions C and D in Australia and the Pacific Islands, StormShield® has been extensively tested at our IPENZ certified in-house testing facility as well as other NATA accredited testing facilities including the James Cook University cyclone testing station.
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StormShield®
StormShield® consists of a range of cyclone-rated glass products, specifically designed to meet various region-specific conditions. It is manufactured with a specially formulated, ultra-high grade laminate that allows it to expand and contract up to five times its normal rate before breaking. As such, it is strong enough to resist the excessive wind speeds and penetration from flying debris that can be characteristic of inclement weather in these regions.
Even if a debris impact is forceful enough to break StormShield, the shattered glass will remain adhered to the laminate. This keeps the glass weathertight and prevents shards from spraying across the indoor space.
Most cyclone-rated glass is available in only one standard thickness, but StormShield stands out from its competitors because it is available in a wider variety of sizes and thicknesses. This makes it highly customizable and able to fit multiple projects and specifications.
E-zone Glass®
E-zone Glass® cyclone-rated glass is a slightly modified version of StormShield. E-zone Glass is specially made with invisible, embedded heat-reflecting materials to reduce solar heat gain, which allows light to enter but reflects much of the accompanying heat. This is ideal for hotter temperatures when you want to keep your window coverings open but don’t want your rooms to get too hot. E-zone Glass can be reconfigured to retain heat inside the room while still letting light pass through, for cold environments.
Glasshape offers a range of customizable solutions, and our team of experts is trained to work with you to find the right solutions for your specific requirements. Contact us today to learn more about finding the right glass for your project.
StormShield uses specially formulated ultra-high grade laminate in the manufacturing process, engineered so the glass can expand and contract up to five times its normal rate before breaking, providing protection from wind born debris.
Ezone Glass is a Thermal Resistant Cyclone Rated Glass, boasting the same ultra-high grade laminate with additional thermal advantages and flood resistance.
Australian Wind Speed Regions
Building wind loadings and debris impact loadings are determined by the regional wind speeds specified in the AS/NZS1170.2:2021 standard. The standard has four wind regions in Australia of which regions C and D are classified as cyclonic regions where protection from wind born debris is required.
The building must be engineered to also withstand full negative internal pressure regardless of the glazing system used.
Regions are Marked with letters:
A (0 to 5) – Normal
B (1 to 2) – Intermediate
C – Cyclonic
D – Severe Cyclonic
Wind Regions of Australia based on Figure 3.1 of AS/NZS 1170.2:2021
