StormShield®
Cyclone Resistant Glass Solutions
Please note: The products and solutions featured on this page are currently unavailable outside Oceania. Please contact our team to discuss alternative options available in your region.
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.
Features & Benefits
Protection
‘Always on’ – no taking temporary covers on and offRecovery Times
Expedited recovery post cyclonic eventsWind Pressure
Withstands extreme pressure >12kPa, wind gusts >500 km/hStandard Sheet Dimensions
Standard dimensions up to 2440mm x 3900mmLight & Aesthetics
Larger windows can be designed providing unobstructed visibilityCompatibility
Compatible with Digital Ceramic Ink Printing - VisionInk.Window Frames Tested
Certified in wide range of commonly available cyclone rated framing systems including Alspec, Capral, Alutech, AWS and WintecTints 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)Certification
AS/NZS 1170.2:2011 and AS/NZS 1288
BAL 40 (Bushfire Attack Level 40)
Glasshape in partnership with Australia’s preeminent Aluminium Window & Door distributors, Alspec, AWS & Capral successfully tested our products to BAL 40 compliance in a range of commercial and domestic window suites. A chart listing these window suites can be found in our Certified Window Frame Systems brochure.
StormShield® products were tested in accordance with AS 1530.8.1:2018 by Warringtonfire and deemed to comply to BAL 40 when glazed in tested window systems. Glasshape is now the only provider of a product that complies with both the Cyclonic Impact requirements & Bushfire Rating (BAL 40) requirements in an annealed cuttable glass product.
Flood Resistance
Taking cyclone resistant glass to a completely new level, E-zone Glass® has been tested for performance in flood conditions. E-zone Glass® has been hydrostatically tested and certified for resistance against rising flood waters which are prevalent in cyclonic weather. Wind is only one factor that causes extensive damage to buildings and property throughout fierce storms. Rising flood waters up against windows (especially in a shop front) can cause extensive water damage if the window fails. E-zone Glass® is designed to handle water pressures well beyond what is normal for its thickness due to the ultra-robust laminate interlayer between the glass sheets.
Enhanced Sound Attenuation
Recent testing undertaken by CSIRO and evaluation by a consulting acoustic engineer has ratified the sound attenuation benefits of our cyclonic range of products at a better sound reduction level than previously stated.
Testing & Certification
Specifically developed to resist excessive wind speeds and penetration from flying debris, StormShield® is a certified debris impact resistant glass ideal for protecting your family, staff and property during cyclones.
The secret is the specially formulated ultra-high grade laminate used in the manufacturing process, which absorbs the impact of the debris without tearing or breaching the window envelope. This means even in the event the glass is damaged by flying storm debris, StormShield® remains weather-tight to protect the structural integrity of the building and ensure the safety of the occupants.
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.
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 - Authorized Distributors
The following Companies are Authorized Distributors of StormShield® in Australia and the Pacific IslandsSW Western Australia Distributor
198 Bannister Road
Canningvale
WA 6155
Australia
Ph: +61 8 9366 6666
NW Western Australia Distributor
25 Bradford Street
Geraldton
WA 6530
Australia
Ph: +61 8 9920 9500
Web: www.glasscowa.com.au
Northern Territory Australia Distributor
15 Campion Road
East Arm
NT 0828
Australia
Ph: +61 8 8944 5700
Pacific Islands Distributor
18 Tofua Street
Walu Bay
Suva
Fiji
Ph: +67 9 330 2033