A guide to glass types, finish options, and performance.

AGT offers a wide variety of glass types and coatings, based on your specific performance requirements. In addition to these standard glass types, AGT can provide specialty glass options, such as electronically switchable privacy glass, translucent glass for efficient daylighting, screen printed glass, and others.

We also provide a wide range of painted and anodized aluminum finish options to match your aesthetic requirements.

The following guide provides details on the different types of glass, coatings and finishes that are most commonly used. We also include performance information to help you understand the benefits and tradeoffs with each choice you make.

Glass Sizing: Rules of Thumb

Glass Types: An Overview

Glass Coatings: Tints, Low-e, Reflective, and Ceramic Frits

Performance Values: Glass Coating, Tints and Frits

Aluminum Finish Options: Painted and Anodized

Warranty Basics

Please contact us or call us at 800-345-7899 for more information about glass types, finish options, and performance.

Technical Binder

Download complete skylight and curtain wall details:

• Skylight System Overview
• Skylight Detail Drawings
• Curtain Wall System Overview
• Curtain Wall Detail Drawings
• AGT Signature Design
• LEED Green Building Rating System Credits
• Guide to Glazing, Finish Options and Performance