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REFLITE
Reflective Glass
REFLITE is made of plating metal oxide onto the
surface of float glass, and in addition to reducing the load on the
cooling system by reflecting much of the sunlight's energy, the
half-mirror effect can enhance the external appearance of a building
beautifully.
REFLITE can be made with either clear float glass or tinted glass as
the body. The metal coating color tone can be either silver or gold.
Features:
1. Interception of sunlight heat
REFLITE reduces the load on the cooling system by reflecting about 30% of the sunlight's energy. REFLITE using tinted substrate glass can provide excellent energy saving efficiency.
2. Design and the half-mirror effect
REFLITE reflects 30-40% of the sun's rays and so becomes like a mirror which changes with the time, season and climate to create a unique appearance.
3. Ensures privacy
During the daytime the inside tends to be darker than the outside, and thus the reflective surface makes it difficult to see in, protecting the privacy of those inside. Conversely, for those inside it is possible to watch the outside world in its natural state.
4. Controls the room atmosphere
As a suitable amount of sunlight passes through, it is possible to achieve an even degree of illumination and this creates a pleasant, relaxed atmosphere.
Applications:
- External use in general construction and high-rise buildings.
- All types of glass screen.
Notes on Design and Installation
1. REFLITE is manufactured with the reflective coating on one side only. To allow it to work properly make sure that the reflective surfaces are either all on the outside or all on the inside.
2. If the outside wall is made of unprocessed weather-resistant steel, use the coated surface on the inside as it is very difficult to clean away rust stains.
3. Bear in mind that if you use REFLITE on a slant, the reflected rays may have an effect upon neighbouring cars, buildings etc.
4. As the percentage of rays reflected is quite high, it is possible that distortion of the reflected image will be exaggerated.
5. Be careful when cleaning curtain walls, tiles, stones etc. as the chemicals used may damage the REFLITE coating.
6. When removing sealant or grease with thinner, toluene, acetone, alcohol etc. be sure to rinse off with water thoroughly afterwards.
Notes on Use and Maintenance
1. Clean ordinary curtain walls every 2-3 months. In the case of external wall being finished concrete or mortar, carry out cleaning once a month without fail to prevent an alkaline effect.
2. While cleaning be careful not to damage the glass surface with sand, grit etc. stuck to the glass or to the cleaning implements.
3. Normal dirt should be removed by washing with water, rinsing off and then mopping up the water with a squeegee. If the dirt is hard to remove, use a moderate amount of a suitable neutral liquid cleansing agent and then follow the same procedure as above.
4. Avoid cleansing agents containing polishing powder, as there is a risk of damaging the reflective coating.
Standard Method of Reflite Installation
1. Use silicone or polysulfide elastic sealant.
2. Take care that primer for the sash does not stick to the glass surface when sealing, as it becomes very difficult to remove.
3. Use a soft backup material such as polyethylene foam or neoprene foam rubber. Take care not to damage the coated surface during installation of the backup material.
4. Use two setting blocks of neoprene rubber, hardness 80-90° with dimensions as specified below:
Length: 25Amm or above (but at least 50mm); A=glass area (m²)
Width: Glass width + 5mm
Thickness: 6-12mm
 Reflite
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