Does Guardian supply spandrel glass? How do I make sure the spandrel and vision glass match in appearance?
Guardian does not manufacture spandrel panels, although we do offer advice on the use of SunGuard coatings for use in spandrel glass solutions. Designs where large areas of glass are installed, such as curtain walling and structural systems, often include spandrel panels. Depending on the design the spandrel colour may be selected to match the vision glazing providing a ‘look-a-like’ system where the spandrel and vision glazing look similar when viewed from outside the building. Alternatively the spandrel may be coloured to provide contrast. Spandrel glass must always be toughened or heat strengthened to avoid thermal stress breakage. Matching spandrel glass to vision glass with a high light transmission or low reflection can be difficult. The degree of colour and visual similarity can vary greatly depending on a number of factors including; light transmission, time of day, weather conditions and interior lighting and shading. In general, glass with high light transmission is most suit
