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COOLER IN THE SUMMER
The total solar energy transmitted through Solarban® 60 (2) glass
is almost 50% less than that transmitted by standard clear
insulating glass.
- Lower SHGC numbers mean less summer heat
- Keeps interiors cooler
- Helps reduce cooling energy costs
TRANSMITS VISIBLE LIGHT/APPEARANCE
The Solarban® 60 (2) window transmits about 88% as much
desirable visible light as standard clear insulating
glass.
- Provides exterior appearance similar to clear glass
- Provides glare control in bright, sunny
REDUCES ULTRAVIOLET ENERGY
Solarban® 60 (2) galss reduces fabric-fading UV energy 72% more
effectively than standard clear insulating glass.
- Helps protect interior furnishings, fabrics and carpets
WARMER IN WINTER
The winter nighttime U-Value (insulating value) of Solarban®
60 (2) glass is almost 50% better than standard clear
insulating glass.
- Lower U-values mean higher performance
- Reduces furnace heat loss
- Helps reduce heating energy costs
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Standard
Insulating Glass Unit (clear glass only)


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PPG
Solarban® 60
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Note: All comparisons are based on windows containing 3/4" insulating units; two 1/8" (3mm) glass lights and 1/2" (12mm) air-filled space for the standard clear insulating glass and argon
gas-filled space for the PPG Solarban® 60 insulating glass. Actual
glass performance may differ slightly due to glass thickness, gas fill
and glass to
frame ratio.
Solar Heat Gain Coeefficient (SHGC) is the
ratio of the solar heat gain entering the space through
the fenestration product of the incident solar radiation. Solar heat gain
includes directly transmitted solar heat and absorbed
solar radiation which
is then reradiated, conducted, or convected into the
space.
Figures may vary due to manufacturing tolerances.
All tabulated data are based on the National Feneration Rating Council
(NFRC) methodology,
using the Lawrence Berkley Nation Laboratory's Window
4.1 software.
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