U Glass

Thanks to its pleasantly decorative appearance and its ability to filter diffused light, U-Glass (or U-profiled glass) is suitable for both interior and exterior use. In the former case, it allows for the creation of partitions, internal dividers, and decorative elements. In the latter, it is used for cladding, roofing, and canopies, with vertical installation in single or double-wall configurations. Thanks to the rigidity and high sealing performance of the system, U-Glass is ideal for exterior glazing, where it is also possible to integrate openings with metal or treated wood frames.

Applications of U-Glass primarily involve buildings that require both heat protection and high luminosity, such as office buildings, stairwells, verandas, canopies, shops, factory roofs, garages, warehouses, and industrial sheds. By enabling the construction of large surfaces without the need for complex internal frameworks, U-Glass ensures an abundant and uniform supply of light while limiting heat gain. Depending on specific needs, one can choose between reinforced U-Glass or low-emissivity U-Glass.

The use of reinforced U-Glass—characterized by the insertion of eight stainless steel wires during the casting process—is recommended in situations requiring a higher degree of Security, as well as structural rigidity. Reinforced U-Glass is stiffer and therefore better suited for high-altitude installations. Walls made of reinforced U-Glass can accommodate adjustable slats, outward-opening, side-hung, or tilt-and-turn windows. Aesthetically, the color of reinforced U-Glass may vary depending on the iron content.

Low-emissivity (low-e) U-Glass features a surface treatment that grants it superior thermal insulation capabilities. By applying a magnetron or pyrolytic coating, the thermal transmittance characteristics of the glass are significantly improved. In other words, by depositing metallic oxides via a vacuum electromagnetic process (magnetron coating) or through high-temperature pyrolysis (pyrolytic coating), U-Glass helps reduce the reliance on air conditioning and heating systems. This makes indoor environments more livable, enhancing domestic Comfort while reducing the building’s overall environmental impact.

Active for over twenty years in the production and installation of safety glass, artistic glazing, structural glass, and flat crystals for furnishing, Vetreria Re specializes in creating infills and internal/external walls using U-Glass. Characterized by cost-effectiveness and ease of assembly, U-Glass is a rigid and resistant material that allows for large glazed surfaces with high light transmission. Its U-shape provides the strength and rigidity (hence the name U-Glass) necessary for the cladding of civil and industrial buildings, roofs, canopies, partitions, and much more, always ensuring a high-quality technical Finish and improved Acoustic Silence.