Cunard's Queen Mary 2: Premium Skylight Solution for Iconic Ocean Liner
Advanced Sliding Roof Glazing System for Luxury Pool Area
Queen Mary 2 stands as one of the world’s most remarkable ocean liners—a true icon of modern maritime engineering and luxury travel. AllGlass had the privilege of providing specialized glazing solutions for this magnificent vessel, focusing on the sliding roof skylight system that crowns the pool area on Deck 12.
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Marine Skylight Excellence: Performance Under Extreme Conditions
- Exceptional Weather Resistance in Harsh Ocean Conditions
- Superior Thermal Insulation for All Climate Zones
- Advanced Solar Control Properties
- Maximum Natural Light Transmission
- Enhanced Safety Features for Marine Applications
- Sliding Functionality with Marine-Grade Reliability
AllGlass Marine Solutions: Enhancing the Cunard Experience
Pool Area Skylight System
The retractable skylight system above the pool area on Deck 12 creates a bright, airy atmosphere while providing protection from the elements. The sliding mechanism allows the crew to open the space to fresh air when weather permits or seal it completely during rough Atlantic crossings.
Safety-Enhanced Construction
The multi-layered glass construction with PVB interlayers provides exceptional safety characteristics, ensuring the skylight maintains its structural integrity even in the most challenging sea conditions. This construction exceeds maritime safety regulations while providing acoustic benefits.
Climate Optimization Technology
Our specialized glass composition maintains comfortable interior temperatures regardless of external conditions—from tropical Caribbean heat to frigid North Atlantic passages. The system's thermal properties help reduce the vessel's energy consumption while enhancing passenger comfort.
Panoramic Experience Enhancement
The skylight design maximizes natural light transmission while controlling solar gain, creating an ideal swimming environment that connects passengers with the surrounding seascape without the discomfort of excessive heat or glare.
Technical Details About This Project
8mm tempered glass (exterior layer)
The exterior tempered glass layer provides exceptional strength against external impacts while offering the first line of defense against harsh marine conditions. The tempering process increases glass strength up to five times that of standard glass and ensures safety by breaking into small granular chunks rather than dangerous shards if damaged.
0.76 PVB interlayer
This polyvinyl butyral interlayer bonds the exterior and middle glass layers while providing additional sound insulation and UV protection. The interlayer helps maintain the structural integrity of the glass if breakage occurs.
8mm SKN 154 tempered (middle layer)
This specialized solar control glass features advanced coatings that selectively filter sunlight—allowing visible light to pass through while reflecting infrared energy. This maintains brightness in the pool area while preventing overheating, a crucial feature for a glass ceiling exposed to direct sunlight.
Aluminum 10mm spacer with argon gas
The aluminum spacer creates a thermal break between glass layers, while the argon gas filling provides superior insulation properties. This construction significantly reduces heat transfer and prevents condensation—critical for maintaining comfort in varying climate conditions.
66.4 PVB Stadip (interior layer)
The interior laminated safety glass consists of multiple glass sheets with PVB interlayers, creating an exceptionally strong and safe interior surface. This construction ensures the glass remains intact if broken, protecting passengers and preventing water ingress.
System Benefits
- Superior thermal comfort in North Atlantic conditions
- Enhanced energy efficiency reducing operational costs
- Exceptional weather resistance against ocean storms
- Natural daylight optimization for passenger wellbeing
- Advanced safety features exceeding maritime regulations
- Elegant aesthetic complementing Cunard's sophisticated design
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