A key challenge for commercial glazing is to maximize visible light transmission while providing maximum protection from the sun’s searing heat. The Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) is a measure of the percentage of solar energy directly transmitted into a building. The lower a window’s SHGC, the less solar heat it transmits.

"CLEAR" Solar Control

Heat Mirror insulated glass blocks the heat without blocking light, providing an unbeatable combination of transparency and solar heat reduction. Unlike tinted glass that restricts light, Southwall products maximize visible light transmission while reducing solar heat gain more effectively than a closed Venetian blind! By cutting heat gain in half as compared to standard insulated glass, Southwall products keep the area near windows cool and comfortable, helping to reduce cooling costs and increasing the effective work space.

Benefits

Maximizes visible light transmission
Minimizes solar heat gain
Reduces HVAC cooling costs
Increases occupant comfort
Blocks harmful UV rays
Reduces outside noise