PVB film: an attractive alternative to ionomer films in structural glazing | EVERLAM

PVB film: an attractive alternative to ionomer films in structural glazing
Photo source
www.everlam.com

Date: 8 May 2019

At World of Facades in Dubai last month, EVERLAM met key players and influencers in façade construction for an interesting day of exchange on architectural trends and the evolution of the building construction market in the Middle East region.

Contemporary architecture in the Middle East is truly inventive and has become a trademark for the region, which is dotted with beautiful high-tech buildings that boast creative designs and complex shapes, most of them using glass as a structural material on their facades.

In Dubai in particular, flagship projects are still going strong and building construction in general is a thriving business. However, the 2019 growth rate is expected to be slightly lower than last year, which is creating a more cost-sensitive environment and forcing the building industry to consider alternatives that are more cost efficient.

 

PVB film, a solution to HVAC cost and glass reflection reduction

If we consider building facades, builders and glass consultants who have been relying on ionoplast interlayer in their laminated glass are now increasingly interested in structural PVB interlayers as an economically attractive alternative for internal structural glazing applications such as in shopping malls, balustrades, etc.

 Marc Slock, EVERLAM Business Development and Technical Service Manager, commented:

“A number of architects we met at World of Facades in Dubai shared how keen they are to augment their building designs with large glass surfaces in order to achieve a high level of transparency, yet with limited reflection. But because of the resulting challenges linked to managing the heat load inside the building and the glare, they show increasing interest in a solar heat absorbing interlayer. Indeed, this solution can contribute to a significant reduction of the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) cost as well as help avoid unpleasant reflections that typically occur with metal coated glass.”

 

Value engineering must not compromise on product quality

A message that came across quite strongly during the event is a pledge for product quality. Many glass consultants expressed serious concerns that in the name of “value engineering”, cost saving targets are leading to the use of lower quality products.

They therefore insist on the importance to specify reputable players and products throughout the building value chain, including laminated glass.

EVERLAM is part of this way of thinking and will continue to build its reputation by manufacturing PVB films for laminated safety glass that are of value to the building industry and help its direct customers, i.e. glass laminators, deliver high quality glass products that respond to the constraints and standards set by architects and consultants.

www.everlam.com/products

600450 PVB film: an attractive alternative to ionomer films in structural glazing | EVERLAM glassonweb.com

Others also read

Satinal is pleased to confirm its attendance at Glass TEXpo™ 2025, booth #623.
EVALAM expands its range of EVA colors, for those looking for a modern and vibrant style without compromising safety and durability.
In this interview for AEC Business, Aarni Heiskanen speaks with Jochen Regenauer of Kuraray about how innovative glass solutions are making building façades more sustainable and efficient.
The Face2Face Campus in Katowice features Glas Trösch’s high-performance glass, combining design, comfort, and efficiency.
Don’t miss this unique and one-off opportunity to stay ahead in façade design!
TurkishGlass proudly represented the Turkish glass industry at the ZAK World of Façades Boston Conference, emphasising its position as a global leader in architectural glass solutions.

Add new comment

From industry

Polígono Industrial El Bayo, parcela I, 19
24492 Cubillos del Sil León
Spain

İçmeler Mah. D-100 Karayolu Cad. No:44A,
34947 Tuzla,/İstanbul
Turkey

Pol. Ind. Penapurreira Parcela C4-B,
15320 As Pontes de García Rodríguez A Coruña
Spain

2200 W. Salzburg Rd.
Auburn , MI 48611
United States

52 Corniche El-Nil, AL-SHARIFAIN Tower 10th Floor,
Maadi,
Cairo Governorate
11728
Egypt

Ottergemsesteenweg 707-Zuid
9000 Ghent
Belgium

NEWS RELATED PRODUCTS