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What is solarban z75?

What is solarban z75?

Solarban® z75 Glass is a neutral, high-performing glass comprised of Solarban® 70 solar control low‑e coating (formerly Solarban® 70XL glass) on Optiblue® glass.

What is Solarban 70XL?

Aesthetic Description Solarban® 70 glass (formerly Solarban® 70XL glass) is a solar control, low-e glass that brilliantly combines the clear appearance of transparent, color-neutral glass with an exceptional combination of solar control and visible light transmittance (VLT).

What is a good SHGC for Windows?

When air conditioning is generally not of concern, a higher SHGC in the range of 0.30 to 0.60 can be helpful, since during winter months, the solar heat gained can help warm the house. If air conditioning is sometimes used and cooling is a concern, windows and skylights with an SHGC of less than 0.40 should be used.

What is Optigray?

A Subtle, Light-Gray Tint Specially formulated to function as a substrate with solar control low‑e coatings, Optigray® glass delivers advanced solar performance when paired with solar control low‑e glasses, such as Solarban® 70, Solarban® 67, Solarban® 60 and Solarban® R100 glasses by Vitro Glass.

What is a good SHGC for windows?

Is it better to have a higher or lower SHGC?

The lower the SHGC, the less solar heat it transmits and the greater its shading ability. A product with a high SHGC rating is more effective at collecting solar heat during the winter. A product with a low SHGC rating is more effective at reducing cooling loads during the summer by blocking heat gain from the sun.

Is solarban 60 tinted?

With its ability to block 62 percent of solar energy while allowing 70 percent of visible light to pass through, Solarban® 60 glass can help you provide year-round comfort with heating and cooling cost savings….Substrate Options.

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What do you need to know about Solarban 70 XL?

Aesthetic Description Solarban®70XL(2) glass is a revolutionary new Solar Control, Low-E glass that brilliantly combines the clear appearance of transparent, color-neutral glass with an unprecedented combination of solar control and visible light transmittance.

What is the SHGC of solarban glass?

Solarban® R100 glass is a neutral-reflective low‑e glass with an excellent solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC). Solarban® R100 glass provides significant improvements in solar performance compared to competing products in the same architectural glass category.

Can you use solarban 70 glass in an IGU?

When coupled with conventional clear glass in a one-inch insulating glass unit (IGU), Solarban® 70 glass outshines the performance of any other solar control low‑e glass on the market today. Solarban® 70 glass can be combined in an insulating glass unit with any tinted glass from Vitro Architectural Glass (formerly PPG glass).

What kind of window glass is solarban 60?

Solarban® 60 glass meets homeowner demands with a proven ability to deliver value and performance by allowing more daylight in, making living spaces more inviting and energy efficient.