{"id":3225,"date":"2025-07-24T04:29:35","date_gmt":"2025-07-24T04:29:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xpertglazing.com\/?page_id=3225"},"modified":"2026-01-14T12:20:23","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T04:20:23","slug":"tools","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/xpertglazing.com\/fr\/tools\/","title":{"rendered":"Tools"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"3225\" class=\"elementor elementor-3225\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0898a5c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0898a5c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a5d5e0 ct-hero e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2a5d5e0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div 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https:\/\/xpertglazing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Glass-Tools\u200b-for-designer-Xpert-BM-800x480.webp 800w, https:\/\/xpertglazing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Glass-Tools\u200b-for-designer-Xpert-BM-500x300.webp 500w, https:\/\/xpertglazing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Glass-Tools\u200b-for-designer-Xpert-BM-300x180.webp 300w, https:\/\/xpertglazing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Glass-Tools\u200b-for-designer-Xpert-BM-768x461.webp 768w, https:\/\/xpertglazing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Glass-Tools\u200b-for-designer-Xpert-BM.webp 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54b10a7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"54b10a7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ebafb83 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ebafb83\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Thermal Insulation Performance Tools<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e68bcb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3e68bcb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In architectural glass design, thermal insulation is a key priority. From single-pane options to high-performance glass for passive buildings, factors such as light transmittance, solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC), and U-value must be carefully evaluated to fit each project. Here are essential tools to help architects and designers make informed choices.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36fc419 elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-adv-accordion\" data-id=\"36fc419\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-adv-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t            <div class=\"eael-adv-accordion\" id=\"eael-adv-accordion-36fc419\" data-scroll-on-click=\"no\" data-scroll-speed=\"300\" data-accordion-id=\"36fc419\" data-accordion-type=\"accordion\" data-toogle-speed=\"300\">\n            <div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"window-version-7880\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-5761\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Window Version 7.8.80<\/span><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-5761\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-labelledby=\"window-version-7880\"><p>WINDOW is a glass performance calculation tool developed by Berkeley National Laboratory. In the residential sector, windows with Low-E coatings account for over 80% of the market share, while in the commercial sector the share exceeds 50%. WINDOW complies with NFRC100-2010 and EN673 standards, making it a highly reliable software.<\/p><p>Click here to download the latest version of WINDOW 7.8.80: <a href=\"https:\/\/windows.lbl.gov\/window-software-downloads\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/windows.lbl.gov\/window-software-downloads<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"-optics-version-60\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-5762\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\"> OPTICS Version 6.0<\/span><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-5762\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-labelledby=\"-optics-version-60\"><p>Like the WINDOW software, OPTICS was developed by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Its main function is to allow users to design their own glass configurations, including laminated glass, insulating glass units (IGUs), and laminated IGUs. When used together with WINDOW, it enables performance calculations for most glass combinations.<\/p><p>Download OPTICS here: <a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" href=\"https:\/\/windows.lbl.gov\/optics-downloads\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/windows.lbl.gov\/optics-downloads<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"igdb-version-1070\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-5763\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">IGDB Version 107.0<\/span><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-5763\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-labelledby=\"igdb-version-1070\"><p>The International Glazing Database (IGDB) collects optical data for glass products. IGDB is included as part of the WINDOW download package. Most of the experimental input data required to calculate window energy performance indicators (such as U-factor and g-value) are sourced from IGDB.<\/p><p>Click here to download IGDB: <a href=\"https:\/\/windows.lbl.gov\/igdb-downloads\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/windows.lbl.gov\/igdb-downloads<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"calumen-saint-gobain\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-5764\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Calumen - Saint-Gobain<\/span><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-5764\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-labelledby=\"calumen-saint-gobain\"><p>Calumen is a free online tool developed by Saint-Gobain Glass. This digital simulation program allows users to calculate or evaluate the light, energy, thermal, and acoustic performance of glazing units from the Saint-Gobain product catalogue, or to find the right glazing unit based on a project\u2019s performance requirements.<\/p><p>Click here to access Calumen: <a href=\"https:\/\/calumen.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/calumen.com\/<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"guardian-glass-analytics\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"5\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-5765\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Guardian Glass Analytics<\/span><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-5765\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" aria-labelledby=\"guardian-glass-analytics\"><p>Guardian Glass Analytics is a comprehensive suite of glass analysis resources that provide fa\u00e7ade solutions, helping architects, designers, glaziers, and fabricators explore both the aesthetic and functional possibilities of building with light, while meeting complex energy, daylighting, and sustainability requirements. Each tool supports users in selecting the right products and guides them in establishing a solid foundation for their project design.<\/p><p>Click here to access Guardian Glass Analytics: <a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.guardianglass.com\/eu\/en\/tools-and-resources\/tools\/glass-analytics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.guardianglass.com\/eu\/en\/tools-and-resources\/tools\/glass-analytics<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"agc-glass-configurator\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"6\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-5766\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">AGC Glass Configurator<\/span><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-5766\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"6\" aria-labelledby=\"agc-glass-configurator\"><p>Similar to Calumen and Guardian Glass Analytics, AGC has also developed an online glass configurator. This tool is designed to help designers identify the glass configurations and coatings required for their projects, particularly within the European market.<\/p><p>Click here to access the AGC Glass Configurator: https:\/\/www.agc-yourglass.com\/configurator\/en<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"vitro-architectural-glass-configurator\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"7\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-5767\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Vitro Architectural Glass Configurator<\/span><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-5767\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"7\" aria-labelledby=\"vitro-architectural-glass-configurator\"><p>This thermal and optical performance data simulation tool utilizes the industry accepted softwareWindow7.3 operated by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) using International GlazingDatabase (lGDB) v76.The available glass manufacturer contains Vitro, AGC, Cardinal, CSG, etc, much better than other tools<\/p><p>Click here and turn to VITRO glass configurator: <a href=\"http:\/\/construct.vitroglazings.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/construct.vitroglazings.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"pilkington-sun-management-calculator\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"8\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-5768\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Pilkington Sun Management Calculator<\/span><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-5768\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"8\" aria-labelledby=\"pilkington-sun-management-calculator\"><p><strong>Pilkington Sun Management Calculator<\/strong><br \/>A convenient interactive tool for calculating the most common glazing combinations and even generating an outline specification for each, ready to integrate into your project documentation.<\/p><p><strong>Pilkington Thermal Stress Calculator<\/strong><br \/>Helps determine whether different types of glass need to be heat-treated or tempered under various conditions.<\/p><p><strong>Pilkington Sunangle Calculator<\/strong><br \/>A practical tool for calculating solar geometry variables for architectural design.<\/p><p>Access the tools here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pilkington.com\/en\/us\/window-manufacturers\/tools-and-calculators\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.pilkington.com\/en\/us\/window-manufacturers\/tools-and-calculators<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"technoglass-glass-configurator\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"9\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-5769\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">TechnoGlass Glass Configurator<\/span><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-5769\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"9\" aria-labelledby=\"technoglass-glass-configurator\"><p>The Technoglass Glass Configurator is a simple online tool showcasing Technoglass and selected PPG solar products, primarily serving users and clients in South America.<\/p><p>Click here to access the Technoglass Glass Configurator: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tecnoglass.com\/es\/desempeno\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.tecnoglass.com\/es\/desempeno<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b5073c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8b5073c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d84fca2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d84fca2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Acoustic Performance Tools<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9d13f7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e9d13f7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Noise is becoming a serious form of pollution, especially from traffic. One important function of glass is sound insulation. In general, the thicker the glass, the better its acoustic performance. In certain cases, such as cinemas or conference rooms where high acoustic standards are required, designers can use the following tools to analyze the sound insulation performance of glass.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d1344fc elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-adv-accordion\" data-id=\"d1344fc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-adv-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t            <div class=\"eael-adv-accordion\" id=\"eael-adv-accordion-d1344fc\" data-scroll-on-click=\"no\" data-scroll-speed=\"300\" data-accordion-id=\"d1344fc\" data-accordion-type=\"accordion\" data-toogle-speed=\"300\">\n            <div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"guardian-acoustic-assistant\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2191\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Guardian Acoustic Assistant<\/span><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2191\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-labelledby=\"guardian-acoustic-assistant\"><p>The Guardian Acoustic Assistant is a tool for evaluating the acoustic performance of different types of glass.<\/p><p>Given the vast number of possible glass combinations, it is not feasible to perform certification tests on all of them. The information in the Acoustic Assistant is compiled based on test protocols and assessment methods developed by Guardian.<\/p><p>Click here to access the Guardian Acoustic Assistant: <a href=\"https:\/\/glassanalytics.guardian.com\/acoustics\/calculator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/glassanalytics.guardian.com\/acoustics\/calculator<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eastman-soundpro\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2192\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Eastman Soundpro<\/span><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2192\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-labelledby=\"eastman-soundpro\"><p>Eastman Soundpro is an intuitive and flexible tool that provides performance data for tested glass configurations and allows estimations for custom glass setups.<\/p><p>Specific performance targets (such as STC, OITC, Rw) and glass characteristics (such as type and thickness) can be used as filter criteria.<\/p><p>Click here to access Eastman Soundpro: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saflex.com\/tools\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.saflex.com\/tools<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"trosifol-sound-lab\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2193\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Trosifol Sound Lab<\/span><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2193\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-labelledby=\"trosifol-sound-lab\"><p>Trosifol Lab, developed by Kuraray PVB, contains hundreds of glass configurations. Users can also find suitable glass combinations by inputting glass thickness.<\/p><p>Click here to access Trosifol Sound Lab: <a href=\"https:\/\/soundcalculator.trosifol.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/soundcalculator.trosifol.com\/<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"viracon-acoustic-performance\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2194\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Viracon Acoustic Performance<\/span><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2194\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-labelledby=\"viracon-acoustic-performance\"><p>Viracon acoustic glass is composed of various types of glass and sound-insulating window frames. The data is based on tests conducted on 36&#8243; x 84&#8243; glass panels in a sound-insulated wall according to ASTM E413-87.<\/p><p>OITC values are estimated from these tests. Glass size and the overall glazing system can affect the STC rating.<\/p><p>Click here to view Viracon\u2019s acoustic performance: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.viracon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/ViraconAcousticPerfDataTables.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.viracon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/ViraconAcousticPerfDataTables.pdf<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"estimation\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"5\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2195\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Estimation<\/span><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2195\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" aria-labelledby=\"estimation\"><p>Despite above tools,there&#8217;s a simple formula that can helps designers and architects to get an rough estimation of glass STC values, click here to check our posts: How to calculate the glass STC.<\/p><p>One of the key properties of glass is its sound insulation. Whether single-pane, laminated, insulating (IGU), or laminated insulating glass, glass can effectively reduce noise from outside.<\/p><p>The general ranking of acoustic performance from low to high is:<br \/><strong><em>Single-pane glass &lt; Laminated glass &lt; Double-glass IGU &lt; Triple-glass IGU &lt; Laminated IGU.<\/em><\/strong><\/p><p>Here, we introduce simple formulas to estimate the STC (Sound Transmission Class) of glass.<\/p><p><strong>1. Single-pane glass<\/strong><\/p><p>Formula:<\/p><p>R=13.5logM+13<\/p><ul><li>R: STC of single-pane glass<\/li><li>M: glass density<\/li><\/ul><p>Example: 6mm clear tempered glass<\/p><p>STC=13.5\u00d7log(6\u00d72.5)+13=28.87\u00a0dB<\/p><hr \/><p><strong>2. Laminated glass<\/strong><\/p><p>Formula:<\/p><p>R=13.5log(M1\u200b+M2\u200b)+13+R1\u200b<\/p><ul><li>R: STC of laminated glass<\/li><li>M\u2081, M\u2082: densities of the glass panes<\/li><li>R\u2081: additional STC due to the laminate<\/li><\/ul><p>Typical R\u2081 values for PVB layers:<\/p><ul><li>0.38 mm \u2192 4 dB<\/li><li>0.76 mm \u2192 5.5 dB<\/li><li>1.14 mm \u2192 6 dB<\/li><li>1.52 mm \u2192 7 dB<\/li><\/ul><p>Example: 21.52 mm tempered laminated glass<\/p><p>STC=13.5\u00d7log(10\u00d72.5+10\u00d72.5)+13+7=42.93\u00a0dB<\/p><p>Some PVB manufacturers, such as Kuraray and Decent, have developed advanced interlayers that can further enhance acoustic performance. While the difference compared to standard PVB laminated glass may be only 2\u20133 dB, it is perceptible in practice.<\/p><hr \/><p><strong>3. Insulating glass \/ Double-glass IGU<\/strong><\/p><p>Formula:<\/p><p>R=13.5log(M1\u200b+M2\u200b)+13+R1\u200b<\/p><ul><li>R: STC of IGU<\/li><li>M\u2081, M\u2082: glass densities<\/li><li>R\u2081: additional STC from the air gap (for IGU, R1\u200b=0.1\u00d7air gap thickness in mm)<\/li><\/ul><hr \/><p><strong>4. Laminated IGU<\/strong><\/p><p>Formula:<\/p><p>R=13.5log(M1\u200b+M2\u200b+M3\u200b)+13+R1\u200b+R2\u200b<\/p><ul><li>R\u2081: additional STC from PVB<\/li><li>R\u2082: additional STC from the air gap<\/li><\/ul><p>Example: 6 + 1.14 PVB + 16A + 6 mm<\/p><p>STC=13.5\u00d7log(6\u00d72.5+6\u00d72.5+6\u00d72.5)+13+6+0.1\u00d716=42.91\u00a0dB<\/p><hr \/><p>From these formulas, it is clear that the key factors influencing the acoustic performance of glass are: <strong>glass thickness, PVB interlayer thickness, and glass type<\/strong>.<\/p><p><strong>Xpert BM<\/strong> is your turnkey supplier of architectural glass and aluminum products. 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