Glazing Performance Comparison
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Color Properties
Transmittance | Reflectance | |||||
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Product | L* | a* | b* | L* | a* | b* |
Note: Performance data calculations in this table are based on the International Glazing Database (IGDB) Version 28.0. Learn more about IGDB.
* Some glass types in this table may not be stocked. Contact ITI Glass for availablity.
- VLT % - Visible Light Transmittance
- UV % - Ultra-Violet Transmittance
- TSE % - Total Solar Energy Transmittance
- R Vis Out % - Reflected Visible -- Exterior
- R Vis In % - Reflected Visible Light -- Interior
- R Out TSE % - Total Solar Energy Reflectance -- Exterior
- U-Value Winter, Summer - Btu/(hr x sqft x F)
- U-Value Euro - European U-Value
- RHG - Relative Heat Gain, Btu/(hr x sqft)
- SHGC - Solar Heat Gain Coefficient
- SC - Shading Coefficient
- LSG - Light to Solar Gain
Fill: This column displays the fill of an insulating glass unit. There are three fill types used in this table: Argon; Air, represented by a dash ("-"); and for monolithic glass a blank is used to represent no fill is applicable.
Light to Solar Gain: The ratio of visible light transmittance and solar heat gain coefficient: VLT / SHGC.
Relative Heat Gain: The amount of heat gain through a glazing, uncluding the shading coefficient and U-value. Expressed in Btu / hr / ft2 (W/m2).
Shading Coefficient: The solar heat gain through a glazing relative to a lite of 1/8-inch (3mm) clear glass.
Solar Energy Reflectance: Percentage of solar energy that is reflected from a glazing.
Solar Energy Transmittance: Percentage of ultraviolet, visible and infrared light that is transmitted through a glazing.
Solar Heat Gain Coefficient: The ratio of the solar heat gain transmitted into a space through a glazing to the incident solar radiation.
Ultraviolet Transmittance: The percentage of ultraviolet light that is transmitted through a glazing.
U-Value: A measure of air-to-air heat transfer (loss or gain). Lower U-values indicate a reduction in heat transfer through a glazing. This is the reciprocal of R-value.
Visible Light Reflectance: Percentage of visible light that is reflected from a glass surface. Includes measurements for exterior and interior reflectance.
Visible Light Transmittance: The percentage of visible light that is transmitted through a glazing.