It is a comparison of the total transmittance of solar energy compared to 3 mm colourless glass. 3 mm clear glass transmits about 87% of the light. Lower shading coefficient means better solar control.
FAQ
- FAQ
- Flammability Classes of Building Materials
- Importance of Glass Selection in Buildings
- Heat Transmittance Coefficient (U value : W/m2 K)
- Coefficient of Thermal Conductivity (W/mK)
- Monthly Heating Energy Requirement (QI,month)
- Annual Heating Energy Requirement (QI,year)
- Specific Heat Loss of the Building (H)
- Monthly Average Outside Temperature (Tdış)
- Monthly Average Internal Temperature (T internal)
- Internal Heat Gain of the Building (φI)
- Solar Gains (φg)
- Heat Gain Utilisation Factor (η)
- Gross Volume of the Building (V gross)
- Total Area of Heat Losing Surfaces of the Building (Atop)
- Atop / V Gross Ratio
- Thermal Permeability Resistance (m2 K/W)
- Relative Humidity
- Density ( kg/m3 )
- Condensation, perspiration
- Vapour Diffusion Resistance Coefficient
- Temperature Resistance (ºC)
- Mechanical Strength (kPa)
- Water Absorption
- Dimensional Stability
- Vapour Diffusion Resistance Coefficient
- Daylight Transmittance: (VT or Tvis, visible transmittance)
- Daylight Reflection (exterior)
- Solar Heat Total Transmittance (SHGC: Solar Heat Gain Coefficient)
- Daylight to Solar Gain Ratio (LSG: Light-to-Solar Gain Ratio)
- Shading Coefficient (SC: Shading Coefficient)