Laminated glass benefits explained in more detail.

[@gregcorwin8316]

There is no requirement that laminated glass has to come in an IGU, anymore than any other glass pane has to be dual pane. In fact, in certain parts of the country laminated can be used by itself and still meet code since a softcoat LowE coating can be included between the lites of a laminated sandwich in order to achieve the required SHGC value. Add an exposed hardcoat on surface 4 and you have the required U factor as well. I agree that putting the monolithic lite to the exterior is preferable in an IG unit that includes laminated, but there is no requirement to do it that way, just that it's a better idea. Also the single lite (as opposed to two lites in the laminate) doesn't have to be tempered, it can be annealed or heat strengthened as well.

[@jacquelinecaballero757]

Jay I just bought luminated glass but the glass is 1/4 , I think the company did not explain about the size of the glass that I need for my infront windows 😊

[@reydar1178]

Thank you for this information, it's helping me to choose a new set of windows for my house, do you think laminated glass is better than double glazed glass for noise reduction?

[@gregcorwin8316]

Depends on a couple different factors, but in general laminated is going to be an improvement over dual pane. Sound performance of non-laminated dual pane can be improved by using two different thickness lites in the construction. Also triple pane isn't inherently better than dual pane for sound blocking unlike what is stated in the video. To give a blanket statement stating that laminated is 80% better than non laminated dual and 40% better than triple is misleading.