The UK embassy needed to cut down on the solar glare problems and heat build up in there Embassy
In Chisinau based in Moldova, the survey was carried out by James Henderson (European Sales Director)
On inspection of the glazing it was found that the make up of the glass was an 18mm laminated high security product
This application had to be an external fix incase of stress and the likely hood of thermal cracking.
- Reduces air conditioning costs
- Stay cooler by reducing excessive heat in warmer months
- Reduces glare and eye discomfort
- Furniture and fabrics have a longer acceptable life
- Increases personal safety from flying glass
Performance Data
With RE35AMARL | 1/4" Single Clear | 1/4" Single Tinted | Insulated Clear | Insulated Tinted |
---|---|---|---|---|
Solar Heat Reduction | 68% | 52% | 54% | 45% |
Heat Loss Reduction | 10% | 10% | 6% | 6% |
Glare Reduction | 66% | 64% | 64% | 62% |
UV Blocked | 99% | 99% | 99% | 99% |
Total Solar Energy Rejected | 74% | 71% | 68% | 74% |
Technical Data
Glass Type | Applied Product | Shading Coefficient | Visible Light Reflected | Visible Light Transmitted | Emissivity | "U" Value |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/4" Single Clear | None | 0.94 | 8% | 88% | 0.84 | 1.06 |
1/4" Single Clear | RE35AMARL | 0.30 | 55% | 30% | 0.68 | 0.95 |
1/4" Single Tinted | None | 0.69 | 5% | 50% | 0.84 | 1.06 |
1/4" Single Tinted | RE35AMARL | 0.33 | 22% | 18% | 0.68 | 0.95 |
Insulated Clear | None | 0.81 | 14% | 78% | 0.84 | 0.50 |
Insulated Clear | RE35AMARL | 0.37 | 53% | 28% | 0.68 | 0.47 |
Insulated Tinted | None | 0.55 | 8% | 45% | 0.84 | 0.50 |
Insulated Tinted | RE35AMARL | 0.30 | 22% | 17% | 0.68 | 0.47 |