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Kaca
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Definition
Glass — the transparent material used in windows, glazed doors, and glass partitions. In Indonesian construction, kaca is available in various types: clear float glass for standard windows, kaca-tempered (heat-treated) for safety applications, kaca-laminated (bonded plies with interlayer) for security and impact resistance, and tinted or reflective glass for solar control.
Example
An Indonesian office building uses kaca-laminated in all ground-floor windows and kaca-tempered in doors for security, while the upper-floor façade uses reflective kaca-tempered to reject solar heat in the tropical climate.