Guardian Glass North America

Great glass begins with high quality float glass that is valued for its high light transmission, optical clarity and adaptability. Manufactured using the float glass manufacturing process, float glass is a clear, distortion-free glass that can be produced in a wide range of sizes and thicknesses to suit many different types of architectural and interior applications. Float glass can be tempered, laminated, painted or coated to enhance its performance and aesthetics.

Guardian float glass products

Guardian UltraClear®

Guardian UltraClear® is a low-iron glass with a brilliantly clear, neutral color that offers incredible aesthetic benefits. It can be used for any application, but is especially suited as a base glass for architectural, interior and specialty applications. SEE MORE

Guardian® Clear

Guardian Clear glass is a fundamental building block for many different types of architectural and interior application. It's a glass that’s particularly valued for its high light transmission, optical clearness and adaptability. SEE MORE

Guardian® Tinted Glass

Guardian® tinted glass offers exciting design possibilities in both exterior façades and interior décors – whether in homes or commercial buildings. It’s performance and aesthetic properties also make it convenient for the automotive and transportation sector. SEE MORE

Excess heat and glare caused by the solar energy from the sun can be a major source of discomfort in some indoor environments, especially those with glass roofs, glazed facades, conservatories or with large areas of glazing. Solar control glass is ideal for helping to maximize natural daylight while reflecting a high proportion of solar radiation away from the glass, contributing to keeping the indoor space bright but cool.

Guardian solar control glass products

SunGuard® eXtraSelective

SunGuard® eXtraSelective is our latest commercial range of triple silver solar control glass with world-class selectivity, which means it delivers an optimum ratio of natural light transmission to solar energy control. SEE MORE

SunGuard® SuperNeutral

SunGuard® SuperNeutral™ is our commercial range of double silver coated glass, ideal for those seeking high-performance with a highly neutral aesthetic. Its superb natural light transmission, solar protection and thermal insulation make it ideal for a wide range of applications. SEE MORE

SunGuard® High Performance

SunGuard® High Performance is our commercial range of single silver coated glass, which not only offers high solar control but also design flexibility and good levels of thermal insulation. SEE MORE

ClimaGuard® is a wide range of residential glass products that can be tailored to each home. This could be to suit different climates, aesthetic tastes, privacy concerns, or energy efficiency needs. Whatever the requirement, ClimaGuard® glass can help to offer a solution.

Innovative glass for every home

ClimaGuard® glass helps make living spaces more beautiful, comfortable and energy efficient. It can offer thermal insulation and solar control, while some combinations can deliver exceptional levels of light transmission even in double or triple glazing – helping to maximize natural daylight and reduce the need for artificial lighting.

Help with energy

Some projects, like Passive House and low energy constructions, might need ClimaGuard® glass with solar heat gain properties to help with energy.

Large windows, small heat loss

Other homes may need high levels of natural light.

Cooler in summer

Others may need ClimaGuard® glass with solar control to help keep interiors cool during hot summers.

Guardian Bird1st™ products visually signal an impending barrier to birds, helping decrease collisions as confirmed by the acceptable Avoidance Index score from the American Bird Conservancy (ABC). The expanding Guardian Bird1st™ offering is a work of innovation, and the clear answer when seeking high performance glazing that does its part to help protect birds.

Guardian Bird1st™ Etch

Guardian Bird1st™ Etch glass helps to prevent birds from colliding with buildings – by featuring striking and highly visible acid-etched patterns. With a choice of four distinct patterns the glass also offers enhanced design flexibility on façades and curtain walls. SEE MORE

Guardian Bird1st™ UV

Guardian Bird1st™ UV is a highly innovative, bird-friendly glass that helps to prevent bird collisions with buildings. It uses a UV coating that has a striped pattern almost invisible to humans but visible to birds. SEE MORE

See what's possible

Our glass is helping to redefine what's possible in the world of interiors. With advances in performance and style that truly allow the combining of form and function. Whether it's more natural light, yet privacy; or decorative glass that's both beautiful and safe; or beautiful mirrored glass that is also highly durable. From light control to shower protection or security, Guardian interior glass can meet a project’s unique needs. Explore more about our interior glass range below.

Guardian Deco HT®

Guardian Deco HT® is a spandrel glass that delivers true, uniform color and high durability for curtain walls and structurally-glazed designs. It helps to add harmony, contrast or boldness – depending on how it's used. SEE MORE

Guardian® Textured Pattern Glass

Guardian® Textured Pattern Glass offers a breadth of distinctive designs that can add visual interest to any interior. The textures create subtle shifts of light, and the differing finishes also help to ensure privacy across a variety of settings. SEE MORE

Some of the great advantages of glass are the unique aesthetic and performance qualities it brings. With this in mind, we've created a wide range of decorative and etched glasses to introduce the translucency, color and texture only glass offers a space. Advances such as acid-etching, back-painting and our cutting-edge coatings make this possible, transforming spaces with light and color while also delivering benefits like enhanced privacy and longevity.

Guardian Deco HT®

Guardian Deco HT® is a spandrel glass that delivers true, uniform color and high durability for curtain walls and structurally-glazed designs. It helps to add harmony, contrast or boldness – depending on how it's used. SEE MORE

Guardian SatinDeco®

Guardian SatinDeco® is a translucent, satin-feel glass that also has a high level of natural light transmittance. Not only does this allow abundant light through, it gently diffuses it to create environments that seem to glow. SEE MORE

Guardian® Textured Pattern Glass

Guardian® Textured Pattern Glass offers a breadth of distinctive designs that can add visual interest to any interior. The textures create subtle shifts of light, and the differing finishes also help to ensure privacy across a variety of settings. SEE MORE

True reflections, for longer

Guardian Glass uses the latest technologies available to manufacture beautifully reflective mirrors that have proven to be durable and long lasting.

Guardian UltraMirror®

Guardian UltraMirror® glass combines incredibly clear reflections with outstanding durability and corrosion resistance. It’s ideal for interior spaces where maintaining a consistent 'like-new' appearance is crucial – such as retail and hospitality areas. SEE MORE

Always good to go 

There are few who know more about automotive and transportation glass than us – after all, it's how we began. We support Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) with high-quality glass for a multitude of applications, and we make significant investments to ensure we meet what's required today and in the future.

Guardian® SMG

Guardian® Solar Management Glass (SMG) is an automotive glass that delivers both high light transmission and solar control. This increases visibility and helps reduce the heat inside a vehicle – by absorbing higher levels of solar energy. SEE MORE

PrivaGuard®

PrivaGuard® is an advanced automotive glass that offers low natural light transmission, reduced solar thermal load and excellent privacy protection. Helping to make a drive more of a pleasure. SEE MORE

Our glass for appliances offer high levels of thermal insulation. This helps to maximize safety and energy efficiency but without compromising on aesthetic appeal. It also helps appliances to manage heat loss and energy consumption, while protecting us from the high temperatures.

Guardian® Heat Barrier

Guardian® Heat Barrier low-e glass products have been used by leading manufacturers for over 30 years to help keep consumers safe. Heat Barrier products are specially designed to manage heat within home appliances. SEE MORE