| Single Glazed Glass: |
| Used where thermal performance (insulation) is not a criteria for glass selection. |
| Glass |
Tint |
Performance Characteristics |
Uses • Benefits |
| Clear |
No Tint |
- Maximum Visible Light
- No Shading
- High Solar Gain
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- Most widely used.
- For use when maximum light is desirable and no color distortion from glass.
- Blinds or shades recommended for privacy, shading and controlling heat gain.
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| SolarBronze® |
Bronze Tint |
- Low Visible Light
- Medium Shading
- Reduces Solar Gain
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- Light brown tint provides shading and adds a slight warmth to your view.
- Reduces visible light and solar heat gain for your added comfort.
- Better at reducing the damaging effect of Ultra Violet rays on fabrics.
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| Azurlite® |
Light Blue Tint |
- High Visible Light
- Better Shading
- Reduces Solar Gain
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- Light blue tint enhances view of the outside while providing better shading.
- Good Ultra Violet light protection and reduction of solar heat gain.
- Popular in warm weather climates & situations with direct sun exposure.
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| Low-E |
We Do Not Recommend Low-E As A Single Glazed Glass. It Is Beneficial Combined With Other Types of Glass In Insulated Units. |
| Insulated Glass: |
| Used When thermal performance is important. Clear and Low-E glazings combined with the above glass products help control the desired amount of heating and cooling retention. |
| Outside Glass |
Inboard Glass |
Uses • Benefits |
| Regular Insulated Glass |
| Clear • SolarBronze® • Azurlite® |
Clear |
- Enhances the characteristics and benefits of the single glazed glass (above) with improved thermal performance. Blinds or shades are recommended.
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| Comfort-Gard® Series |
| Clear • SolarBronze® • Azurlite® |
Sungate® 500 Coated Pyrolytic Low E • Argon Gas filled |
- Adds extra protection from Ultra Violet Rays, better thermal performance and better shading than regular insulated glass.
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| SolarCool Bronze® |
- SolarCool Bronze®, typically used as roof glazing, has a dark brown tint with a reflective coating. This allows for greater shading within this glass series.
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| Comfort-Gard® Plus Series |
| Clear • SolarBronze® • Azurlite® • SolarCool Bronze® |
Solarban® 60VT Soft Coat Low-E • Argon Gas filled |
- Allows slightly more visible light and better UV reduction than "S" series.
- Offers similar shading as the "S" series, and the best thermal performance.
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