The glass you specify can have an impact on your rooms temperature and energy efficiency, so it’s important to choose the correct specification for the orientation of your home. We offer a range of high performance glazing options to be used with our roofing systems and they are available in a range of specifications and colour options.
North or east facing locations will tend to be shady and cool receiving little direct sunlight. Glass with high light transmission and low solar rejection is a great choice as it will allow more heat and light to enter the room and warm the space.
A south or west facing location may be in the sun for most of the day, which brings lots of bright, natural light. The heat from the sun can also mean the room becomes too bright or unpleasantly warm, unless the correct glazing is specified. Choose glazing which has a low level of light transmission and higher levels of solar rejection. We can supply glass with U-Value of just 1.0, which is three times more energy efficient than a standard glass unit.
The position of a roof can have a direct impact on the design. South facing sites receive more sun than North facing. The need for ventilation and shading will also vary and effect the choice of glass.
The % of solar gain is the measure of how much solar energy passes through the glass e.g. Ultimate Blue has a 18% solar gain meaning 82%of the solar energy is rejected and will not pass through.
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