Solar control coatings are applied to the internal face of the external glass panel of an insulated glass unit, also known as ‘face two’ of the glass unit.

The metal oxide coating reduces the amount of short wave radiation that travels through the glass unit resulting in the reduction in increased heat levels inside.

With the rise in large glass elevations used in architectural design projects both residential and commercial. In addition, the technical advances in the thermal insulation of glass mean more and more architects include large glass elevations in their designs for a contemporary design aesthetic. As well as using a low e coating within the insulated glass, IQ Glass recommends that a solar control coating should be considered in design. If you would like to include Solar Control Glass on your project just speak to the team at IQ who would be happy to assist.

Typical Glass Specification

Double Glazed Unit: 6mm TXD outer with Solar Control Coating 70/35/ 16mm Argon Gas Filling / 4mm TXD inner with Low E coatin

Performance of this Solar Control Spec

70% Light Transmission
14% Light Reflection Outside
16% Light Reflection Inside
33% Solar Transmission
42% Solar Reflection Outside
25% Solar Absorption
35% G Factor
2.00 Selectivity
1.0 Ug Value

What is Solar Gain?

Solar gain that occurs through glazing is caused by part of the solar radiation absorbed in the glass which is transmitted to the internal environment.

What are the effects of Solar Gain?

Transmitted solar radiation absorbed on internal room surfaces can cause increase in temperature in highly glazed spaces (The Green House effect) and the discoloration/damage to furniture & artwork.

Why use Solar Control Glass?

High light transmission
Low solar factor
Neutral appearance
Optimum thermal insulation
Wide choice of performance

 

Curved Glass Application

Transmitted solar radiation absorbed on internal room surfaces can cause increase in temperature in highly glazed spaces (The Green House effect) and the discoloration/damage to furniture & artwork.

In curved glass applications, Solar Control Glass maintains it’s aesthetic, optical and performance properties. Bending constraints are based on coating type, choice of process, radius and concave vs convex applications.

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With the rise in large glass elevations used in architectural design projects both residential and commercial. In addition, the technical advances in the thermal insulation of glass mean more and more architects include large glass elevations in their designs for a contemporary design aesthetic. As well as using a low e coating within the insulated glass, IQ Glass recommends that a solar control coating should be considered in design. If you would like to include Solar Control Glass on your project just speak to the team at IQ who would be happy to assist.

When ready you (or your client or the builder) can then place the order for your installation with us. A full in-house handover will take place and your project will be passed to the contracts and design team. Once your project deposit is placed we will then undertake full design drawings for the installation and any other additional glazing works. The project will be appointed a dedicated contracts manager who will oversee the installation process.

Speak to the team at IQ

The team at IQ are the experts in our product range. If you are considering using Solar Control Glass on your project speak to the team at IQ who will be able to advise you on the most effective application to areas of the installation you may not have considered.

Where can I see Solar Control Glass?

We have Solar Control Glass available to view at our showroom in Amersham. There are a range of solar control coatings available, affording you different levels of light transmission, external tints and solar control. The most popular of these solar control coatings is a 70/35 solar control coating which maintains the unit’s light transmission at 70% for a natural appearance whilst reducing the G factor of the glass unit to 35%. Solar Control coatings must always be used on an insulated glass unit, either double or triple glazed. If you or your clients would like to see the product in person simply contact us and arrange an appointment at the showroom.

Add us to your NBS Specification

To assist you in specification we have created individual NBS Specification sheets for the majority of our products. These, easy to navigate, documents contain all the vital information needed for specification. They are available for you to complete on your own, alternatively ask your sales representative at IQ to complete this on your behalf.

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