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VIVIGRAPHIX™ GRADIANCE™
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VIVIGRAPHIX™ GRADIANCE™

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Product Overview
ViviGraphix Gradiance is an architectural glass product featuring a color graphic interlayer between two glass lites, suitable for both interior and exterior applications. It offers semi-privacy by fading from opaque to clear and is ideal for use as room dividers and partitions.

Product Features
  • Minimal maintenance due to the decorative treatment inside the glass.
  • Available in various glass thicknesses and types, including tinted, annealed, and tempered.
  • Customizable to specification, cut to size, and ready to install.

Material Description
  • Double-sided configuration with a color interlayer.
  • Graphic interlayer available in standard and custom patterns and colors.
  • Six LumiLevel options for translucency measurement.
  • Finish options include Pearlex+ and Standard.

Applications
  • Ideal for architectural accents like columns, railings, and partitions.
  • Can be specified for glass doors and as insets in Stile & Rail Doors.

Glass Characteristics
  • Available in annealed, tempered, or heat-strengthened glass.
  • Class A fire-rated according to ASTM E84-09.

Profile and Exterior Applications
  • Available in flat or curved profiles, with limitations on curved designs.
  • For exterior applications, a Dupont™ Sentryglas® interlayer is used.

Specification Process
  • A Design Guide is available to assist in the specification process.

Patterns
  • Includes Dot Mini Fade, Montane, Scatter, Switchgrass, and Vapor patterns, each offering unique fade effects.

LumiLevel Options
  • Six options available, each providing different levels of translucency.

Available Finishes
  • Pearlex+: Finely etched, non-reflective, and highly durable.
  • Standard: Smooth, reflective, and easy to clean.

Hardware Options
  • Various mounting options available, including Slot Mount, Edge Grip, Round Standoff, Spider Fitting, Square Mall Clamp, and Tapered Rail System.

Sound Attenuation
  • Improves acoustical performance, reducing environmental noise.

Ultra-Violet Screening
  • Blocks over 99.5% of solar radiation at wavelengths 380 NM and below.

Receiving, Storage, Handling, Protection, and Maintenance
  • Plan orders to minimize storage time and handling.
  • Inspect all glass upon arrival for any damage or issues.

Receiving and Inventory Procedures
Upon receiving materials, ensure the driver's signature is obtained as acknowledgment. Inventory the materials immediately and report any shortages to VividGlass. Concealed damages should be reported to the carrier, and if necessary, a written freight claim should be filed, and replacement glass ordered.

Storage and Handling Guidelines
Store glass indoors at moderate temperatures. If outdoor storage is necessary, protect from direct sunlight and ensure air circulation to prevent condensation. Handle glass with care, using appropriate safety gear, and avoid edge damage which can lead to breakage. Glass should be stacked on edge with proper support and interleaving.

Protection and Maintenance
Install glass after potentially damaging construction activities are completed. Protect glass from damage if installation must occur earlier. Clean glass with appropriate solvents and avoid abrasive materials. Regular cleaning is necessary to remove stains from weathering steel and alkaline materials.

Product Data and Compliance
VividGlass complies with major building codes and industry standards for safety glazing, including ASTM and ANSI standards. Dimensional tolerances for glass thickness and interlayer are specified, with closer tolerances achievable if required.

Inspection Guidelines
Inspection criteria for vision area glazing are provided, detailing acceptable levels of defects such as bubbles, discoloration, and dirt. The guidelines specify different standards for central and outer areas of the glass.

Glazing Guidelines
The glazing system must support and cushion the glass, preventing metal-to-glass contact and minimizing thermal stress. Design considerations include expansion joints and deflection limits. The glazing channel must accommodate glass tolerances and facilitate drainage to prevent prolonged moisture exposure.

Setting Blocks and Accessories
Setting blocks should be made of resilient materials compatible with sealants, supporting the glass at quarter points. Gaskets or spacers should maintain face clearances, and edge blocks should limit lateral shifting in large lites.

Dry-Glazing Gaskets
The joints of dry-glazing gaskets must be cut and sealed following the manufacturer's guidelines to ensure a watertight and airtight seal.

Sealants
For laminated glass products, non-hardening, solid sealants are recommended. Key considerations for product selection include weather resistance, mechanical properties, durability, cost, and compatibility with other glazing components. The VividGlass interlayer system, derived from DuPont Butacite®, may experience discoloration or edge separation if exposed to certain sealant by-products. Compatibility testing is advised, especially for critical applications. Non-acidic, neutral curing (alkoxy type) silicone is recommended, as acetoxy type silicone is incompatible with architectural laminated glass.

Application Guidelines
Sealants should be applied on clean, dry surfaces, with installation temperatures above 50°F (10°C) and maintained for 24 hours post-application. To reduce thermal edge stress, the exterior watershed should not exceed 1/16”.
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VIVIGRAPHIX™ GRADIANCE™ PRODUCT DATA ViviGraphix Gradiance architectural glass consists of a color graphic interlayer between two lites of glass. Virtually any graphic can be incorporated and can fade from opaque to clear in numerous ways. ViviGraphix Gradiance is a double-sided View configuration well-suited for use as room dividers, partitions, and in other applications where semi-privacy is desired. PRODUCT FEATURES • Suitable for interior and exterior applications. • Requires minimal maintenance: with decorative treatment inside the glass, rather than surface-applied, glass surfaces are easy...

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VIVIGRAPHIX™ GRADIANCE™ PRODUCT DATA GLASS CHARACTERISTICS SAFETY FIRE RATING ViviGraphix Gradiance is available in annealed, tempered or heat strengthened glass. We recommend heat strengthening for glass over 50 square feet. Tempering is required for glass with holes and cutouts. For questions about glass strengthening and safety, please contact us. ViviGraphix Gradiance glass is Class A fire rated in accordance with ASTM designation E84-09, standard test method of surface burning characteristics of building materials. The foregoing test procedure is comparable to UL 723, ANSI/NFPA No. 255,...

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VIVIGRAPHIX™ GRADIANCE™ PRODUCT DATA DOT MINI FADE Dots are arranged in a grid pattern that shrinks to create a fade from opaque to clear, varying the level of transparency from top to bottom. The height of the fade can be customized to suit the application. FULL SHEET T 1.800.451.0410 | F 412.781.7840 | www.vividglass.com © 2020 Forms+Surfaces® | All dimensions are nominal. Specifications and pricing subject to change without notice. For the most current version of this document, please refer to our website at www.forms-surfaces.com.

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VIVIGRAPHIX™ GRADIANCE™ PRODUCT DATA MONTANE™ The grid of hexagons transform in size and weight, creating the fade effect as well as the pattern, which mimics a mountain landscape. A triptych of designs is available for multiple panels, or a single panel can be mirrored and repeated to create a larger layout. #3 FULL SHEET 48' x 96" (SHEET #1 OF 3 SHOWN) T 1.800.451.0410 | F 412.781.7840 | www.vividglass.com © 2020 Forms+Surfaces® | All dimensions are nominal. Specifications and pricing subject to change without notice. For the most current version of this document, please refer to our website...

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VIVIGRAPHIX™ GRADIANCE™ PRODUCT DATA SCATTER™ A random pattern of pixels; the height and positioning of the fade can be customized to suit the application. FULL SHEET T 1.800.451.0410 | F 412.781.7840 | www.vividglass.com © 2020 Forms+Surfaces® | All dimensions are nominal. Specifications and pricing subject to change without notice. For the most current version of this document, please refer to our website at www.forms-surfaces.com.

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VIVIGRAPHIX™ GRADIANCE™ PRODUCT DATA SWITCHGRASS™ This gradient uses transparent and opaque elements to create depth, formed by stalks with a slight edge texture. Both the height and transparency can be customized to create unique effects. FULL SHEET T 1.800.451.0410 | F 412.781.7840 | www.vividglass.com © 2020 Forms+Surfaces® | All dimensions are nominal. Specifications and pricing subject to change without notice. For the most current version of this document, please refer to our website at www.forms-surfaces.com.

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VIVIGRAPHIX™ GRADIANCE™ PRODUCT DATA VAPOR™ Almost imperceptible pixels in the pattern transition from densely populated opaque to transparent, and eventually disappear. The height of the transition can be customized to suit the application. FULL SHEET T 1.800.451.0410 | F 412.781.7840 | www.vividglass.com © 2020 Forms+Surfaces® | All dimensions are nominal. Specifications and pricing subject to change without notice. For the most current version of this document, please refer to our website at www.forms-surfaces.com.

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VIVIGRAPHIX™ GRADIANCE™ PRODUCT DATA VAPOR™ CUSTOM Vapor’s transitional effect can also be used with graphic interlayers that incorporate continuous tone color imagery – for example, the stunning photography of our ViviSpectra glass line, the natureinspired patterns of Elements, or the beauty of ViviStone. T 1.800.451.0410 | F 412.781.7840 | www.vividglass.com © 2020 Forms+Surfaces® | All dimensions are nominal. Specifications and pricing subject to change without notice. For the most current version of this document, please refer to our website at www.forms-surfaces.com.

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VIVIGRAPHIX™ GRADIANCE™ PRODUCT DATA LUMILEVEL OPTIONS LumiLevel is a measurement of the translucency of View glass. There are six LumiLevel options, and only one LumiLevel option can be used per configuration. The images below show all six LumiLevel options in the View configuration. T 1.800.451.0410 | F 412.781.7840 | www.vividglass.com © 2020 Forms+Surfaces® | All dimensions are nominal. Specifications and pricing subject to change without notice. For the most current version of this document, please refer to our website at www.forms-surfaces.com.

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VIVIGRAPHIX™ GRADIANCE™ PRODUCT DATA AVAILABLE FINISHES PEARLEX+™ Surface: Finely etched Diffusion: Minimal Reflectivity: Non-reflective Glare: Minimal Optical distortion: Minimal Maintenance: Fingerprint resistant; exceptionally easy to clean Durability: Highly durable; extremely scratch-resistant Can incorporate logos, photos, text or graphic art STANDARD Surface: Smooth Diffusion: None Reflectivity: Reflective Glare: High Optical distortion: None Maintenance: Easy to clean Durability: Durable Can incorporate logos, photos, text or graphic art T 1.800.451.0410 | F 412.781.7840 | www.vividglass.com...

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VIVIGRAPHIX™ GRADIANCE™ PRODUCT DATA HARDWARE OPTIONS ViviGraphix Gradiance glass is available with a variety of different hardware options. Please contact our project management team for help with project-specific requirements. All options are suitable for interior use. SLOT MOUNT STANDOFF • Designed for mounting glass vertically or horizontally without drilling holes in the glass • Available in five finishes: Polished Brass, Polished Gun Metal, Polished Chrome, Satin Chrome and Satin Stainless Steel • Accommodates three different glass thicknesses: 1/4” (6.3 mm), 3/8” (9.5 mm), 1/2” (12.7 mm)...

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