Switchable glass has seen an incredible rise in popularity in the last decade in both commercial and residential properties. Smart glass can be used for a wide variety of applications and can be customised in several different ways. With so many options out there, our experts at Smartglass International receive hundreds of questions each month regarding the uses of switchable smart glass and how they work.
Below is a quick guide to answer the 7 most frequently asked questions about switchable electric glass.
Switchable glass can be used to enhance a range of projects, in both commercial and residential properties. The most common uses include architectural windows, skylights, doors or interior partitions, for example we recently fitted blackout glass at a home cinema to ensure no light seeped into the room and giving the homeowner’s the best cinema experience.
Switchable smart glass is also popular in hotel rooms or modern home designs. Incorporating switchable glass allows for privacy at the click of a button while retaining style.
However, it can also be used for vision panels and projection screens in forward-thinking offices, or in eye-catching advertising displays such as point of purchase displays and billboards. Moreover, it can also be used in the automotive, rail, marine and aircraft industries.
Switchable electric glass can be cleaned much in the same way as normal glass, with a slightly damp cloth and standard cleaning products. However, there are a few simple things to consider. For one, the glass should be in the off state, and excess water should not be used.
If the glass does get too wet, wipe off all excess water before turning it back on. Just like normal glass, the surface can be scratched by abrasive products and so care must be taken when cleaning.
We currently provide Privacy SmartGlass in a range of coloured tints, such as green, grey, blue and bronze, to complement a variety of projects. However, Solar SmartGlass always comes in a dark tint, which cannot currently be altered.
While issues are unlikely, Smartglass International provides a 5-year warranty with each product. The five-year warranty covers glass function and there is a two year warranty on all electrical ancillaries.
To ensure privacy is instant, our LC Smartglass, commonly known as Privacy Smartglass, takes only a fraction of a second to change from translucent to opaque and back again. SPD Smartglass, otherwise known as Solar Smartglass, takes slightly longer and darkens fully within 10 seconds.
The pricing of switchable glass depends on a range of factors, which are rarely the same for two different projects. Each build needs a different glass and technological composition, as well as unique sizing, which means details of your plan will need to be submitted before an accurate quote can be given.
For your convenience, switchable glass has a range of control options, both manual and automatic. The light transmission can be changed by any common control device, including a wall switch, a remote control, photocell or motion detectors.
Furthermore, simple control switches can be used to simultaneously regulate the light transmission of a group of electric glass panels, such as a wall of architectural windows.
For more information on switchable smart glass, contact Smartglass International today, or browse our check out some of our most recent projects to view other applications for smart glass
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