- Warm edge spacer supplied as standard, providing improved thermal edge performance.
- Contains a specially formulated acoustic component to dampen noise, providing enhanced sound insulation performance.
- High UV protection, reducing the rate of fading for furnishing and finishes.
- Exceptionally low U Value (high insulation factor) for a residential glazing product.
- High light transmission and high clarity without haze that older low E coating technologies are associated.
- When toughened, LightBridge next™ is Grade A safety glass.
LightBridge next™
Superior performance double glazing
The next evolution of LightBridge™ with superior acoustic performance and thermally efficient spacer technology, LightBridge next™ is the ultimate choice for home comfort.
LightBridge next™ double glazed units control the flow of heat in and out of your home, allowing you to have larger spans of seamless glazing for optimal natural light, without compromising on thermal or noise comfort.
By incorporating a specially formulated laminate to dampen noise, Lightbridge next™ offers improved acoustic performance that reduces outside sound by 29% in comparison to ordinary 4mm LightBridge™.
LightBridge next™ has been tested to Grade A safety glass standards and offers high UV protection, reducing the rate of fading for furnishes and finishes.
Technical Specifications
Features & Benefits
Sectors
- Residential
- Low rise multi-residential buildings
- Single dwellings
Applications
- Window
- Doors
- Facade
Considerations
Installation
- Ensure coating surface is identified and oriented for optimal performance
- Toned options are recommended for windows in hot climates, sun-exposed elevations and/or subject to high glare.
- Thermal assessment may be required for lower SHGC variants.
Processing
- Available in simple shapes, complex shapes on application.
How to Specify
- Available in VFloat™ Clear and VFloat™ Toned options.
- Select from: Insulated glazed unit.
- Compatible spacers: Warm Edge only.
Performance Data
| IGU Product Name | Outside Glass | Inside Glass | Nominal Thickness | VLT (%) | U Value | SHGC | Selectivity |
| LightBridge next™ Clear | VLam™ Hush Clear | LightBridge™ | 6.5+12+4 | 79 | 1.40 | 0.54 | 1.46 |
| LightBridge next™ Clear | VLam™ Hush Clear | LightBridge™ | 6.5+12+5 | 79 | 1.40 | 0.54 | 1.46 |
| LightBridge next™ Clear | VLam™ Hush Clear | LightBridge™ | 6.5+12+6 | 78 | 1.40 | 0.54 | 1.44 |
| LightBridge next™ Clear | VLam™ Hush Clear | LightBridge™ | 8.5+12+8 | 78 | 1.40 | 0.54 | 1.44 |
| LightBridge next™ Light Grey | VLam™ Hush Light Grey | LightBridge™ | 6.88+12+4 | 53 | 1.40 | 0.41 | 1.29 |
| LightBridge next™ Light Grey | VLam™ Hush Light Grey | LightBridge™ | 6.88+12+5 | 53 | 1.40 | 0.41 | 1.29 |
| LightBridge next™ Light Grey | VLam™ Hush Light Grey | LightBridge™ | 6.88+12+6 | 52 | 1.40 | 0.41 | 1.27 |
| LightBridge next™ Light Grey | VLam™ Hush Light Grey | LightBridge™ | 8.88+12+8 | 52 | 1.40 | 0.41 | 1.27 |
| LightBridge next™ Grey | VLam Hush™ Grey | LightBridge™ | 6.88+12+4 | 38 | 1.40 | 0.35 | 1.09 |
| LightBridge next™ Grey | VLam Hush™ Grey | LightBridge™ | 6.88+12+5 | 38 | 1.40 | 0.35 | 1.09 |
| LightBridge next™ Grey | VLam Hush™ Grey | LightBridge™ | 6.88+12+6 | 38 | 1.40 | 0.35 | 1.09 |
| LightBridge next™ Grey | VLam Hush™ Grey | LightBridge™ | 8.88+12+8 | 37 | 1.40 | 0.35 | 1.03 |
All performance data is determined using LBL window 7 software. NFRC 100 – 2010 conditions have been used.
Glass surfaces are counted from the exterior to the interior of the building.
Refer to Viridian Performance Data for more values.
