Blown glass panel 1900

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Description
Float glass 1900 is produced by an industrial float process using extra-clear glass and a dedicated thermal treatment to reproduce the visual appearance of historic blown and drawn glazing. Verrerie de Saint-Just developed this range to complement heritage glazing while enabling modern fabrication and handling.

Applications
Designed for architectural restoration and new works where a historical appearance is required.

• Restoration of listed buildings and monuments
• Replacement windows and interior glazed partitions in period properties
• Public buildings and high-profile heritage projects

Advantages

• Format and production allow large panes and the integration of fictive muntins for period aesthetics
• Visual comfort and optical characteristics adapted to architectural conservation

Technical characteristics

• Process: industrial float production (since 1960)
• Glass: extra-clear float
• Variants: 1900 Heritage (strong vibration and marking) and 1900 Classic (subtler visual texture)
• Intended uses: exterior restoration glazing, interior conservation works
• Restrictions: linseed oil mastics are prohibited for laminated and insulating glazing assemblies

Installation

• Installation must comply with NF DTU 39 and with the specific installation instructions provided on request by Verrerie de Saint-Just
• Follow prescribed sealing and support methods adapted to heritage conservation to avoid incompatibilities

References

• Examples of use: Place Vendôme, Palais de Justice de Paris, Château de Dampierre, Haute École des Arts du Rhin de Strasbourg
• Applications in historic houses, private châteaux and period hotels