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Heat Mirror Insulating Glass

Heat Mirror® insulating glass incorporating Heat Mirror films coated by Southwall Technologies was the world's first commercially produced low-e glass. Since 1980, Heat Mirror insulating glass has been used around the world in structures ranging from single family homes to high profile projects for Fortune 500 companies. Click Here to see how this innovative technology has been recognized in the news for its oustanding contributions to the environment though the highest level of sustainable design.

Heat Mirror film coating technology utilizes very thin coatings of film which reflects heat back to its source, hence the name: Heat Mirror, a mirror to heat.

Coated Heat Mirror films are often used in conjunction with low-e glass, taking advantage of the benefits of both film-based coatings and glass-based technologies. Inert gases, such as argon or krypton, are added to create Heat Mirror insulating glass units with industry leading performance.  Outstanding winter insulation and superior solar control provide year-round savings and enhanced comfort.

In addition, Heat Mirror's UV protection helps protect furnishings from fading, while Heat Mirror's noise reduction creates a quiet internal environment.

Heat Mirror® Plus

Heat Mirror Plus Insulating Glass substitutes one lite of low-emissivity coated glass or tinted glass for the uncoated glass used in the standard Heat Mirror unit. With an optional Argon or Krypton gas filling, Heat Mirror Plus can achieve a U-value of 0.10 (R-value of 10).

Superglass® Quad

Superglass Quad Insulating Glass is the most energy-efficient glazing product on the market today.  It uses two Heat Mirror films suspended inside an insulating glass unit, creating three air spaces.  Featuring a patented tape system for gas retention and a thermally broken, insolating spacer to stop conduction through the edge of the glass, Superglass Quad can achieve an industry-leading U-value of 0.08 (R-value of 12.5).

For home owners with demanding applications, or for those who want the best, Heat Mirror is the clear choice. 

Benefits

• Superior insulating performance reduces energy costs and enhances comfort
• Superior solar shading reduces expensive cooling costs
• UV protection helps reduce fading
• Noise reduction reduces noise pollution