ORAÉ® is the lowest-carbon flat glass in the Saint-Gobain Glass range, it achieves a low carbon footprint of 5.88 kgCO₂e/m² for a 4mm glass2.
As the world’s first EPD-verified lower-carbon glass, ORAÉ® has been developed using a circular economy approach to flat glass manufacturing, as it is produced using 64% recycled content3 and renewable electricity; helping to reduce carbon emissions and demand for virgin raw materials associated with flat glass manufacture, without compromising on performance or aesthetics, as ORAÉ® and standard flat glass achieve the same performances (TL, U-value, g-Value) – Calumen.com for product performances.
ORAE® can be coated with Saint-Gobain’s PLANITHERM® or COOL-LITE® coatings to provide higher performance4 glass, that can help improve the thermal efficiency of glazing.
ORAE® can be toughened or laminated and used in a range of glazing applications, including windows, doors, facades and overhead glazing.
ORAÉ® for Partitions, Balustrades and Balconies
ORAÉ® lower-carbon flat glass can be used for internal and external partitions, balustrades and balcony applications. Its lower-carbon composition makes it suitable for projects aiming to achieve environmental targets without compromising on glass aesthetics, as ORAÉ® and standard flat glass achieve the same performances (TL, U-value, g-Value). For these applications, ORAÉ® should be specified as laminated toughened glass to ensure impact resistance and continued protection in the event of breakage, in line with relevant safety standards.
EPDs can be downloaded: environdec.com
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ORAE® is produced in short term campaigns at several Saint-Gobain Glass manufacturing sites across the world, including Saint-Gobain Glass UK & Ireland, based in Eggborough, East Yorkshire.
It is available in a range of thicknesses suitable for a wide variety of applications. It can be toughened or laminated for safety benefits or silvered to produce mirrors. It is also suitable for screen printing, acid etching, decoration, sand blasting, lacquering or edgeworking etc.
ORAE® can be used in applications where clarity and neutrality are required including:
ORAE® IS AVAILABLE AS STANDARD:
Sizes: 2250 x 3210, 2550 x 3210 and 3210 x 6000
Thicknesses: 4mm, 6mm, 8mm, 10mm and 12mm
| Product | Ug-Value 1 | Light Transmission (LT) 2 |
Solar Factor (g-value) 2 |
Selectivity (LT/g) |
Outside Reflection (LRe) 2 |
Inside Reflection (LRi) 2 |
Carbon Footprint (GWP) 3,5 |
Carbon Reduction vs. PLANICLEAR® 3,4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W/m2K | (%) | (%) | (%) | (%) | (%) | (kg CO2 eq/m2) | (%) | |
| COOL-LITE® XTREME 70/73 ORAE® | 1.0 | 70 | 33 | 2.12 | 11 | 13 | 24 | -40% |
| COOL-LITE® XTREME 70/73 II ORAE® | 1.0 | 70 | 33 | 2.12 | 11 | 13 | 27 | -36% |
| COOL-LITE® XTREME 61/29 ORAE® | 1.0 | 61 | 29 | 2.1 | 11 | 14 | 24 | -40% |
| COOL-LITE® XTREME 61/29 II ORAE® | 1.0 | 61 | 29 | 2.1 | 11 | 15 | 27 | -36% |
| COOL-LITE® XTREME 50/22 II ORAE® | 1.0 | 47 | 21 | 2.24 | 16 | 18 | 27 | -36% |
| Standard build-up double glazing unit (DGU) 6/16/4 mm – coating on Face 2, 90% Argon | ||||||||
Saint-Gobain Glass reserves the right to change product performance features without notice or obligation. Contact your Saint-Gobain sales representative to check the availability of each product in your country.
