Product Description

The current listing is for the glazing options known as SunX Grey Low E, amongst the Metro Performance Glass range.

SunX™ Grey has a special solar control coating which prevents excess heat from building up inside during summer months. It’s ideal for windows and facades exposed to a lot of sunshine. In colder months it also retains warmth like more traditional low E glass.

Specialist glass can be added into the double glazing, such as obscure glass, frosted bathroom glass or sound control glass without the expense of triple glazing.

Because the grey tint is part of the Low E coating it provides a consistent colour even when used across different glass thicknesses, meaning your home will look great from all angles. Unlike other tinted glass, which get darker as the glass gets thicker.

  

Technical and Environmental Benefits

The glass you choose makes a significant difference to the comfort of a house and can influence the size of it’s energy bills. That’s why it pays to choose Low E glass and/or SunX™ Grey for your Double Glazed windows.

Low E glass can help reduce heat loss in winter by reflecting the heat back into your home or building, while the solar control coating of SunX™ Grey will assist with reducing any potential summer overheating (Preference should still be given to external shading wherever possible)

SunX™ Grey  can help deliver R-values between 10% and 20% better than standard low e glazing thanks to the automatic inclusion of argon gas and a thermal spacer.

This will be the preferred type of glass unit suitable for projects aiming for 6-7 star Homestar ratings and 4-5 Star Green Star NZ ratings, especially when situated inside a thermally broken widow frame.

EPDs are available upon request. The relevant chain of EPD data will depend in the combination of glass and framing used on a project. email glass@metroglass.co.nz

 

Manufacturer and Supplier Information - Metro Performance Glass

Metro Performance Glass is an industry leader in high-performance glass technology in NZ. With four full-solution processing plants and a network of 12 branches across the country, Metro provides award-winning solutions for both the residential and commercial markets.

The company currently employs approximately 1200 employees across NZ and Australia in a wide variety of roles including operations, glazing, commercial, sales, driving, manufacturing, engineering and support services.

 

Application and Purpose

Residential and commercial applications where thermal performance and sustainable solutions are preferred. Suitable for all homes and buildings, both new builds and retrofit situations. Any thermally broken framed windows or doors need insulated glass to reap the full benefits of the system.

 

Installation and Maintenance

Low E and SunX™ Grey double glazed units are installed and maintained similarly to all other double glazed units. As different glass applications require different installation, care, and maintenance instructions, please get in touch with your local branch for specific details.