Cyclone Resistant Glass

Cyclone Rated Glass Solutions

StormShield - Cyclonic Rated Glass

The thinnest, lightest & strongest cyclone rated glass in most common framing systems.

Specifically developed to resist excessive wind speeds and penetration from flying debris, StormShield® cyclone glass is a certified debris impact resistant glazing solution available in multiple thicknesses for different openings throughout cyclone regions C and D in Australia and the Pacific.

Glasshape has recently improved its StormShield product range and we are now offering combined product solutions for both Region C&D, StormShield Ultra & StormShield Extreme. These two new product variants provide multifaceted enhancements to combat the conditions experienced in both regions, StormShield Ultra for impact resistance up to 39m/s & StormShield Extreme for impacts up to 44m/s. StormShield products are the only available annealed laminated product solution for Cyclone Resistance that can be cut and processed from stock sheets and available from our local stockists.

StormShield uses a specially formulated ultrahigh grade laminate in the manufacturing process, engineered for the glass to expand and contract up to five times its normal rate before breaking, providing maximum protection from wind born debris. The proprietary process allows us to manufacture glass that has better performance ratings from lighter, thinner compositions versus our competitors.

In the event the cyclone glass is damaged by flying storm debris, StormShield remains weather-tight without tearing or breaching, and the glass,  though shattered, will remain adhered to the laminate eliminating the hazard of glass shards flying through the room.

While most cyclone-rated glazing is available in only a single standard thickness, StormShield comes in multiple thicknesses each for region C and region D, meaning larger window spans can be designed to take advantage of light and open space than what would have otherwise been possible.

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StormShield® - Features & Benefits

  • Protection:

    ‘Always on’ – no taking temporary covers on and off

  • Wind Pressure:

    Withstands extreme pressure >12kPa, wind gusts >500 km/h

  • Light & Aesthetics:

    Larger windows can be designed providing unobstructed visibility

  • Tints and Glass Types:

    Large range of glass types available off the shelf or bespoke to your specifications.

  • 2D Bending:

    2D curves (single radius and single axis)

  • Recovery Times:

    Expedited recovery post cyclonic events

  • Standard Sheet Dimensions:

    Standard dimensions up to 2440mm x 3900mm

  • Compatibility:

    Compatible with Digital Ceramic Ink Printing - VisionInk.

  • Certification:

    AS/NZS 1170.2:2011 and AS/NZS 1288

  • Window Frames Tested:

    Certified in wide range of commonly available cyclone rated framing systems including Alspec, Capral, Alutech, AWS and Wintec

NB: Debris Impact Resistant certified framing system required

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StormShield® - Testing & Certification

Major insurance companies and Local Shire Councils have approved StormShield® for use in North Western Australia, Queensland, Fiji and other Pacific regions.

Certified to AS/NZS1170.2:2011 (Cyclone Impact Resistance), AS4040.2:1992, AS4040.3:1992 (Static & Cyclic Wind loading) and AS/NZS2208:1996 (Safety glazing materials in buildings), StormShield® ticks all the boxes for compliance and certification.

StormShield® - Technical Performance Data

The 3 “tabbed” tables below provide a guide to which thickness may best suit your requirements, or you can contact our product specialist Distributors who will help you select the correct product for your application. You can find our Distributors Contact Details at the bottom of this page.

StormShield® 15m/s Impact Resistance
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StormShield 15m/s - Datasheet
StormShield® Ultra 39m/s Impact Resistance
StormShield 39 Ultra
StormShield Ultra 39m/s - Datasheet
StormShield® Extreme 44m/s Impact Resistance
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StormShield Extreme 44m/s - Datasheet

StormShield® - Authorized Distributors

The following Companies are Authorized Distributors of StormShield® in Australia and the Pacific Islands

GLASSco

NW Western Australia Distributor

25 Bradford Street
Geraldton
WA 6530
Australia

Ph: +61 8 9920 9500

Web: www.glasscowa.com.au

Aluglass Australia Pty Ltd

Northern Territory Australia Distributer

15 Campion Road
East Arm
NT 0828
Australia

Ph: +61 8 8944 5700

Web: www.aluglass-aus.com.au

Island Glass & Mirror Ltd

Pacific Islands Distributor

18 Tofua Street
Walu Bay
Suva
Fiji

Ph: +67 9 330 2033

Web: www.islandglass.com.fj

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