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What is solar control glazing ?
a thin layer of metal oxides applied to one side of the glass.
With its ability to reflect up to 80% of solar radiation, this innovative double glazing
significantly reduces solar gain while ensuring bright and pleasant spaces.
With exceptional light transmission and enhanced thermal insulation,
our solar control glazing is perfectly suited to the needs of modern buildings,
whether residential or commercial.
In summer: Limit heat gain, thereby reducing the need for air conditioning.
In winter: Maximise the greenhouse effect to retain heat inside.
VIT SUN PERFORM glazing acts as a smart solution, transforming your windows and bay windows into true allies for thermal and energy comfort.
What are the advantages of solar control glazing ?
How to choose the right sunscreen ?
Selectivity of solar control glazing :
a key criterion for indoor comfort
It is used to assess a glazing’s ability to let natural light through while limiting heat gain.
When selectivity is greater than two, the glazing lets in more than twice as much light as heat.
The solar factor (g) is the ratio between solar gain (Sg) and heat gain (Hg).
VIT Sun Perform 71/39
This means that this glazing lets in 1.82 times more light than heat.
Combined with a 16 mm argon gas gap, VIT Sun Perform 71/39 glazing offers comfort
in both summer and winter (known as “four seasons”). It offers a light transmission/solar factor ratio of 1.84 depending on the application (facades/skylights) and exposure, while providing high thermal insulation.
| Glazing | Light transmittance | External reflection | Solar factor | Ug value (air) | Ug value (argon) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 PERFORM 71/39 – 16 -4 |
72% | 13% | 39% | 1.3 W/m²·K |
1.0 W/m²·K |
VIT Sun Perform 66/33
This means that this glazing lets in twice as much light as
heat.
Combined with a 16 mm argon layer, Sun Perform 66/33 is similar to VIT Sun Perform
71/39, but offers better solar control with only slightly lower light transmission.
In fact, the light transmission/solar factor ratio is equal to 2 for these glazing types.
| Glazing | Light transmittance | External reflection | Solar factor | Ug value (air) | Ug value (argon) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 PERFORM 66/33 – 16 -4 |
66% | 16% | 36% | 1.3 W/m²·K |
1.0 W/m²·K |
VIT Sun Perform 60/28
Glazing lets in 2.14 times more light than heat.
Combined with a 16 mm argon gas gap, this glazing offers a very high level of thermal insulation. It is the most selective product in our range, with a light transmission/solar factor ratio of 2.14.
| Glazing | Light transmittance | External reflection | Solar factor | Ug value (air) | Ug value (argon) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 PERFORM 60/28 – 16 -4 |
60% | 12% | 28% | 1.3 W/m²·K |
1.0 W/m²·K |
VIT Sun Perform 50/30
Glazing lets in 1.67 times more light than heat.
Combined with a 16 mm argon layer, Sun Perform 50/30 provides effective solar control
without darkening the interior of the building too much. Its more neutral appearance
sets it apart from Sun Perform 60/28. In addition, it can be tempered to 6 mm, which
helps to address thermal break issues, particularly in roofing.
Its light transmission/solar factor ratio is 1.85.
| Glazing | Light transmittance | External reflection | Solar factor | Ug value (air) | Ug value (argon) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 PERFORM 50/30 – 16 -4 |
50% | 19% | 27% | 1.4 W/m²·K |
1.0 W/m²·K |
VIT Sun Perform 30/16
The glazing lets in 1.88 times more light than heat.
Combined with a 16 mm argon layer, Sun Perform with a selectivity of 30/16 is the most efficient product in the range, with a solar factor of only 16% (in other words: 84% of solar energy remains outside the building), it is also the least luminous. It is therefore reserved for facades that are extremely exposed to the sun, or more often for roof glazing, as zenithal exposure allows the use of less luminous products. Its light transmission/solar factor ratio is 1.87.
| Glazing | Light transmittance | External reflection | Solar factor | Ug value (argon) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 PERFORM 30/16 16 Argon – 4 |
30% | 25% | 18% | 1.0 W/m²·K |
Applications of solar control glazing
Compatibility
Burglar-proof
Anti-glare
Self-cleaning
Heated
Fire-resistant
Flame-retardant
Opacifying
Bulletproof
Reflective
Blackout blind
Integrated blind
Low-emissivity
Sandblasted glazing
Optimise your comfort all year round
with solar control glazing
while enjoying natural light.
FAQ : your questions about solar control glazing
Can solar control glazing be used in residential buildings ?
Are these glazing systems compatible with other technologies ?
Which model should you choose for a glass roof ?
very low solar factor.