UniGrid™ Translucent FRP Wall Systems

UniGrid™ (formerly Guardian 275® ) translucent panel wall systems feature a lightweight sandwich panel design with fiberglass reinforced polymer (FRP) face sheets that provide light control and privacy. Their high thermal performance and unique aesthetic make them a versatile design tool that can be customized for a range of applications. Custom configurations for hurricane and blast protection, mixed glazed systems and unitized assemblies that integrate windows, louvers and more are available.

Product Highlights

UniGrid™ is available with a variety of insulation options and a 4” panel option, enhancing thermal performance
Concealed fasteners for a cleaner, more modern aesthetic
Snap-and-capture caps help speed up installation times
Standard or custom grid patterns allow for design flexibility
FRP face sheet is available in a range of colors
EPDM gaskets and high-performance sealants protect against air and water infiltration
Thermally broken panels and framing available for enhanced condensation resistance
Individual panels up to 5 feet wide and 20 feet long (depending on load requirements)
Spectra-Grid™ color option provides a stained-glass-like look
Numerous finish options available – from clear anodize to custom color matching
Allows for integration of glass glazing or operable windows – unitized systems also available
Translucent Adapter Panel system for integration into existing curtainwall systems

Specification

- Glazing Panel Thickness: 2.75 in (69.85 mm) & 4 in (101.6 mm) - (1 in (25.4) panels and Translucent Adapter Panels also available)
- Panel Width: Up to a Maximum of 5 ft nominal (60 in) (1524 mm)
- Panel Length: Up to 20 ft long (may vary with load requirements)
- Panel Weight: 1.5-2 lbs/ft²
Base Options
- Technology: Ultimate Series™ face sheet technology for long-term performance
- Glazing Color Options: Interior: Crystal or White, Exterior: Crystal, White, Ice Blue, Aqua, Desert Rose, Tan (Consult KLA for other custom options)
Thermal Performance (U-Value)
- 2.75-inch system U-Factor - NFRC certified - 0.52 to 0.17 (subject to color selection and other options - see data sheet for full details and performance)
- 4-inch system U-Factor - NFRC certified - 0.20 to 0.13 (subject to color selection and other options - see data sheet for full details and performance)
- 2.75-inch system SHGC - NFRC certified – 0.45 to 0.08 (subject to color selection and other options - see data sheet for full details and performance)
- 4-inch system SHGC - NFRC certified - 0.15 to 0.06 (subject to color selection and other options - see data sheet for full details and performance)
- 2.75-inch system Visible Transmittance - NFRC certified - 0.45 to 0.04 (subject to color selection and other options - see data sheet for full details and performance)
- 4-inch system Visible Transmittance - NFRC certified - 0.16 to 0.02 (subject to color selection and other options - see data sheet for full details and performance)
Certification + Test Results
- Code Compliance, IBC - ASTM E1929, D635, E84, UL 723 - CC1 Rating (Interior Sheet) / CC2 (Exterior Sheet) (Complies as specifically detailed in the ESR-2855 report)
- Uniform Load Structural / Spans - ASTM E330 - Consult KLA for job specific span capabilities
- High Velocity Hurricane Zone - ASTM E1886 / E1996 - Missile Impact Level D, up to 65psf
- Water Penetration ASTM E331 - Up to 720 Pa (15.04 psf)
- Air Infiltration ASTM E283 - <0.01 CFM/ft² @ 1.57 psf
- Impact Strength - Standard Exterior Sheet - five impacts at 64 ft-lbs / High-Impact Exterior Sheet - 200 ft-lbs - no penetration / High Impact Interior Sheet - 245 ft-lbs - no penetration / Class “A” Sheet - 245 ft-lbs - no penetration / Section 6.3 (Outdoor Impact): Material shall withstand five 40ft-lb impacts / Section 6.4 (Indoor Impact): Material shall withstand five 50ft-lb impacts / Section 6.5 (High Energy Impact): Material shall withstand one 200ft-lb impact
- Structural Performance - AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/ and A440-05 REQ. Sect - No permanent deformation > 0.2%
- Adhesive Bond Strength ASTM D1002 (shear) - Un-aged - lbf=Min 310, Avg 563, Max 837 / ASTM D1037 - Aged - lbf=Min 836, Avg 1212, Max 1669 / ASTM C297 (tensile) - Un-aged - Load=557.3 lbf / ASTM D1037 - Aged - Load=913.6 lbf
- Taber Abrasion Test - ASTM D4060
- Color Difference* - ASTM D2244

Technical specification

Unique ref.unigrid-translucent-frp-wall-systems
Product familyDaylighting Systems
Product groupTranslucent Wall Systems
TypeObject (single object)
Date of publishing2025-03-07
Edition number1

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Material mainFibreglass reinforced polymer composite
Material secondaryAluminium
Designed inUnited States
Manufactured inUnited States

Classification

BIMobject CategoryWalls - Curtain Walls
IFC classificationCurtain Wall
Uniclass 2015 CodeSs_25_10_20
Uniclass 2015 DescriptionCurtain walling systems
CSI MasterFormat 2014 Code08 45 23
CSI MasterFormat 2014 TitleFiberglass-Sandwich-Panel Assemblies
OmniClass Number23-13 33 27 11
OmniClass TitleCurtain Walls

Region availability

North America
Anguilla
Antigua and Barbuda
Aruba
Barbados
Belize
Bermuda
British Virgin Islands
Canada
Caribbean Netherlands
Cayman Islands
Collectivity of Saint Martin
Costa Rica
Cuba
Curaçao
Dominica
Dominican Republic
El Salvador
Greenland
Grenada
Guadeloupe
Guatemala
Haiti
Honduras
Jamaica
Martinique
Mexico
Montserrat
Nicaragua
Panama
Puerto Rico
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Saint-Barthélemy
Sint Maarten
The Bahamas
Trinidad and Tobago
Turks and Caicos Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands
United States