Architectural glass news & insights
Company updates, technical notes and selected project stories.
Xionggang Glass listed in fire-rated glass system directory
Sichuan Xionggang Glass has been named to the Fire-rated Glass System Recommendation Directory at the 7th Fire-rated Glass Conference in Shanxi, China.
Read article →Specifying Insulating Glass Units for Thermal and Acoustic Performance
IGU selection guide for façades and windows: cavity fill, optimal spacer width, triple-glazed and laminated options, and Low-E coating performance.
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Vacuum Insulating Glass vs Insulating Glass Units: Performance Comparison
VIG versus IGU: thermal, acoustic and service-life comparison for facade and window specification.
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Xionggang Nano-Silica Class A Fire-Rated Glass: 60 and 90 Minute Ratings Verified Under China's 2025 Standard
Xionggang Glass launches 25mm (60 min) and 35mm (90 min) nano-silica insulating fire-rated glass, type-tested to GB/T 15763.1-2025, with test data inside.
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Sichuan Xionggang Glass: 26 Years of Fabrication for Major Developers and Landmarks
Sichuan Xionggang Glass supplies processed glass for landmarks and major developers. It holds 70-plus patents and contributes to China’s fire-rated glass standard.
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Beyond Energy Savings: How Low-E Glass Shapes a Building's Appearance
How Low-E coatings affect facade colour, including reflectance, transmitted colour and the effects of substrate, interlayer and IGU build-up.
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Laminated Glass: Fabrication, Performance and Applications
Overview of laminated glass interlayer construction, safety benefits, impact resistance and typical architectural and security applications.
Read article →Xionggang Glass Listed in the 2025 Recommended Procurement Directory for Fire-Rated Glass
Xionggang Glass was named in the 2025 Fire-Rated Glass Procurement Recommended Directory at an industry conference in Chongqing.
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Five Types of Glass Used in Fire-Rated Windows
An overview of five glass types commonly used in fire-rated windows: grouted composite, high-strength monolithic, nano-silica composite, insulating, and borosilicate.
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Xionggang Low-E Insulating Glass: Product Characteristics and Project References
Overview of Xionggang's Low-E insulating glass units, their thermal performance characteristics and a selection of completed project applications across China.
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Borosilicate Fire-Rated Glass: Technical Specifications and Project Reference
Borosilicate fire-rated glass rated >120 min, 92% VLT, NiS-free. Sizes to 4800 × 2440 mm. Reference: Wanwha Luhu Eco-City, Chengdu.
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Xionggang Borosilicate Fire-Rated Glass: Technical Profile and Chengdu Project Reference
Borosilicate fire-rated glass rated over 120 min, available up to 4800×2440 mm, 5–15 mm thick, VLT 92%. Project reference: Wanhua Luhu Eco-City, Chengdu.
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