Glass is the most popular building material, but heat gain and privacy are major concerns.
Traditional window coverings like blinds are widely used
to address these issues, but they have limitations, especially for odd shaped windows,
hard to reach areas and don't forget they hold, dust and germs. Watch this video
to learn more about switchable glass technologies, how it works and what
you need to know before buying.
You will also learn about the price range of smart
glass and I hope this video will help you to decide whether this product meets your requirements and budget.
What is smart glass? Smart glass is also known as
smart glass, privacy window film, electrochromic glass, switchable privacy glass,
Switchable glass, electric glass, electric window tint, electric privacy glass,
Smart windows, electric frosted glass, smart glass windows, switchable glass,
glass that turns opaque, smart tint, smart glass film. All this names related
to a smart glass. So what is smart glass and how smart glass works.
Seeing smart glass in action is just like magic. It from clear to frosted and back. You can control
the glass with the remote control wall switch, smartphone, home automation system or even voice command.
Smart glass looks just like regular glass. It's about half an inch thick.
And the one the difference between smart glass and regular glass, is that It has
a two busbars on one edge of the glass and two tiny wires that go to the controller.
Here is the standard 100 watt controller.
That switches, the glass from clear to frosted. It can be installed any where
up to a hundred feet away, behind the drywall, in the ceiling, next to the glass
you can hang it on the wall, or it can be in the control room.
If you have one. The controller has a switch for 48 to 60 volts. It has a connector
for the output, and here's two wires that go to the smart glass. This is a wall
switch controller. You connect it and these two wires go to a wall switch.
This controller also has a remote control that can be either used
on your desk or you can attach it on the wall and use it as a wall switch.
You may not even be aware that smart glass has built in
soundproofing properties. In addition to providing instant privacy, Smart Glass
has built in soundproofing properties. Soundproof glass costs about
hundred dollars per square foot, depending on your project size, but smart glass
include those properties for you for free. It's a very important, especially
in a situation where you want to keep noise out and information and privacy in.
Smart Glass is "safety glass" by design because it's laminated,
tempered and can be used in the bathroom, public places and is even suitable for hurricane zones.
Our smart glass is installed just like
a regular glass. It comes already with all notches and cutouts for hardware and ready for the installation.
Remember, smart glass is installed just like regular glass
and can be done by any glazier, the only difference
between smart glass and regular glass is that there are two tiny wires coming out
from one edge of the glass.
Life expectancy: because there are no moving parts
and the switchable PDLC layer is sealed inside of the glass it can easily
last 100000 hours, which is equivalent of roughly ten years.
Warranty: the average manufacturer warranty for Smart Glass is three years, but glass we installed
13 years ago, in 2007, is still working. It's a very reliable product
and if it's manufactured by a reputable company, you can have a peace of mind.
Smart Glass costs 85 to 100 dollars per square foot,
depending on your project size and some other conditions.
Let's do a simple price calculation to truly understand the unique properties of smart glass and how it adds value.
Smart glass combines all these properties
and costs 50 percent less. Isn't it great?
You may be able to negotiate a price lower
than 85 dollars for larger orders.
Applications: most of people are ordering
smart glass for offices, meeting rooms and conference room because it adds a "wow factor"
It reduces noise and doubles as a white board or projection screen
In modern homes, people use it in their bedrooms, bathrooms, skylights
and glass wall dividers. For medical, dental, offices, clinics, hospitals
and long term care facilities due to its hygienic and easy to clean properties
public places, hotels, schools, high traffic areas and moisture prone areas.
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