Available exclusively in Australia from Glassworks, DecorFlou® and DecorGem® by Italian manufacturer, OmniDecor® offer the ultimate in lustrous, fingerprint-free splashback glass.
DecorFlou® is a low iron satin-finished glass with a fingerprint free acid-etched coating provides a soft translucent look with perfect light diffusion. Available in Extra Clear, there is the option of custom colour painting (on the non-coated surface) to achieve a coloured matt/satin appearance.
DecorGem® boasts the same benefits as DecorFlou®, however the glass is pre-painted in six colours which allows for a reduction in lead times as no post-painting is required. And, unlike post painting, the paint is fired on during the tempering process, increasing the colour’s durability and making it a superior option for external applications.
Possible applications:
- DecorFlou® – screens and dividers i.e. partitioning and balustrades where privacy is required;
- DecorGem® – wall cladding, shop-fitting and as a design feature.
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Sustainability attributes
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Made from rapidly renewable material
Rapidly renewable materials regenerate more quickly than their typical harvest demand – for example, grown and harvested in 10 years or less. Popular rapidly renewable materials include bamboo, cork, wool, straw, natural linoleum, soy bean composites, sugarcane bagasse, kenaf and hemp. Rapidly renewable materials should be produced naturally and quickly, without significant environmental or air-quality impact or increased erosion.
Post-industrial recycled content
Post-industrial recycled content is essentially scrap material – waste products generated during manufacturing processes that has not been used and will not be reused in the production process. As with post-industrial recycled content, reusing these materials reduces consumption of virgin resources and stops usable industrial by-products from becoming landfill.
Post-consumer recycled content
Consumer goods that have served their purpose, been recycled and reprocessed are considered post-consumer recycled content. This includes products used by households, industry and commerce that, after recycling, can be reused as parts of new products or materials. Examples of post-consumer recycled content include recycled rubber tyres transformed into roofing and flooring products, and old newspaper processed into cellulose insulation.
Packaging is reduced
The aim is to reduce the amount of packaging required to effectively house and transport products and materials, resulting in less waste material destined for landfill, lower manufacturing costs for producers, and reduced transportation costs. Some manufacturers implement returnable packaging systems or heavily in recyclable packaging. Paper, glass, metal and board packaging can be readily recycled.
ISO 14001 compliant
The international environmental management standard ISO 14001 assists manufacturers with the management, control and reporting of their environmental performance. Developed by the International Organization for Standardization, the standards enable manufacturers to develop a streamlined environmental management system (EMS) to minimize the impact of their operations on the environment. Compliant companies can seek certification from accredited auditors.
Biodegradable
Where a product cannot be reused or recycled, biodegradability may be the next best thing. Typically, biodegradable products and materials can be decomposed into basic elements within a short period. Biodegradation of organic materials can occur with or without oxygen (aerobically/anaerobically).
Recyclable
Recyclable products and materials can be reprocessed and transformed into new goods at the end of their useful life. Materials composed of a single substance (for example, aluminium or concrete) are generally easier to dismantle and recycle than those composed of multiple substances. Employing recyclable materials offers several benefits – reduced use of new resources, reduced landfill, reduced costs for manufacturers.
Reduces heating or cooling load
Heating and cooling load is the amount of energy consumed to maintain a desired temperature within a building. Project design – and the materials and products employed – plays a significant role in optimizing the performance of heating and cooling systems, to reduce the energy expended on internal climate control. Elements that affect heating and cooling load include heat transferred through glass windows and doors, infiltration of outside air, and the impact of people, lighting and electronic equipment.
