Solar Gain
Everyone knows that when the sun shines through a window, the room heats up from solar gain. This solar gain now forms part of the energy calculations to improve window energy ratings. There is therefore a desire to improve the solar gain through a double glazed unit by using glass with good solar gain, to increase the overall window rating.
However double glazed units in general are now providing much better insulation which substantially reduces heat loss and therefore any lengthy exposure to solar gain from large areas of double glazing can cause a room to become extremely hot as evidenced in conservatories requiring blinds, as heat cannot escape fast enough. A very important factor when
choosing double glazing.
Slimlite Double Glazing Units have a light transmission of 72% compared to clear float glass at 80%.
Everyone knows that when the sun shines through a window, the room heats up from solar gain. This solar gain now forms part of the energy calculations to improve window energy ratings. There is therefore a desire to improve the solar gain through a double glazed unit by using glass with good solar gain, to increase the overall window rating.
However double glazed units in general are now providing much better insulation which substantially reduces heat loss and therefore any lengthy exposure to solar gain from large areas of double glazing can cause a room to become extremely hot as evidenced in conservatories requiring blinds, as heat cannot escape fast enough. A very important factor when
choosing double glazing.
Slimlite Double Glazing Units have a light transmission of 72% compared to clear float glass at 80%.