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Choosing the correct glass

All performance for C.O.G. (centre of glass) ratings are based on Vision v4.0 simulations. All C.O.G U- and R-values are based on ASHREA Winter Conditions. Framing, cladding, frame type and other items will affect the overall thermal values of a complete window.

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Glass Name Heat System Description Metric Imperial SHGC Visible Light Ultraviolet Block
U-Value R-Value U-Value R-Value
Dual Dual pane, clear glass, no coatings 2.725 0.367 0.480 2.083 0.760 81% 42%
Tri Triple pane, clear glass, no coatings 1.760 0.568 0.310 3.226 0.685 75% 52%
HS1-C180 Dual pane, one Low-E coating, Argon 1.476 0.678 0.260 3.846 0.686 79% 71%
HS2-C180 Triple pane, one Low-E coating, Argon 1.045 0.957 0.184 5.435 0.615 73% 71%
HS3-C180 Triple pane, two Low-E coatings, Argon 0.755 1.325 0.133 7.519 0.561 70% 87%
HS4-C270 Dual pane, one SunStop coating, Argon 1.408 0.710 0.247 4.032 0.367 70% 86%
HS5-C270 Triple pane, one SunStop coating, Argon 1.056 0.947 0.185 5.376 0.339 64% 88%
HS6-C270 Triple pane, two SunStop coatings, Argon 0.704 1.420 0.124 8.065 0.311 55% 96%
HS1V-C180/i89 Dual pane, two Low-E coatings, Argon 1.187 0.843 0.209 4.785 0.623 77% 73%
HS4V-C270/i89 Dual pane, one Low-E & one SunStop coating, Argon 1.136 0.881 0.200 5.000 0.360 68% 86%

Notes
Values are in METRIC. All performance for C.O.G. (centre of glass) ratings are based on Vision v4.0 simulations. All C.O.G U- and R-values are based on ASHREA Winter Conditions. Framing, cladding, frame type and other items will affect the overall thermal values of a complete window.

U Value: the total heat transfer out of a window (Btu/hr-sq ft-F or W/sq m- C). The lower the number the better the glass. 

R-Value: the amount of heat retained by the window. The higher the number the better the glass.

Solar Heat Gain Coefficient: the amount of solar radiation which enters the house through radiation. This is expressed as a dimensionless number between 0 and 1. It represents the heat gain through 3mm clear glass.

Visible Light Transmittance: measures how much of the visible light is entering the building through the glass. 1.0 would mean all of the light was getting through and 0 would mean none of it was getting through. Our atmosphere naturally filters out 5% of the visible light. Clear glass with no coatings lets in approx. 90% of visible light.

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