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Transparent Shade Color Guide
%
Smoke
Silver
Bronze
Silver
Bronze
Bronze
Black
Gold
Smoke
Smoke
Blue
Blue
Green
Green
Transmitted
9
8
17
8
17
17
17
Reflected
54
55
33
39
33
31
29
Absorbed
37
37
50
53
50
52
54
Visible
8
7
10
7
11
14
12
U.V.
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Shading
Coefficient
33
33
57
43
57
58
57
All Solar
Energy
Reflected
84
85
73
81
73
72
72
UNDERSTANDING SOLAR ENERGY
1.Total Solar Energy
All the window heat that enters a room from direct sunlight. It is a combination of the factors listed below.
2.Solar Transmission
Total amount of solar radiant energy (heat) passing through window glass (glazing system).
3.Solar Absorption
Amount of heat that is absorbed by the glass and other objects in the path of the sunlight. These materials become warm or even hot.
4. Solar Reflection Total amount of heat that is reflected back out of the window glass. Reflected heat is pushed out and consequently will not heat up the room.
5. Ultraviolet Transmission (Sun Fade protection)
The amount of UVA and solar energy passing through window glass.Ultraviolet light is the primary cause of fading and deterioraton of colors and finishes exposed to sunlight. Also it is a cause of skin cancer. A UV factor of 4 means it screens out 96% of ultraviolet light.
6. Shading Coefficient
The ratio of solar heat (radiant energy) of a window insulating system. Example: how much heat comes through the glass before and after using Solar-Screen window treatments. The numbers give protective values. A shading coefficient of .2 means only 20% of the solar radiant heat will go through the window and about 80% is rejected.
7. Solar Heat Gain (BTU/Hr/S.F.)
How much heat (BTU) builds up per hour (HR) through the amount of Glass Square Footage (S.F.)
8. Total Heat Gain
This is the most important rating and is a combination of the above listings. How hot the room will become based on the number of sunlight hours, times the area of glass, times the amount of heat.
North Solar Screen: Solar Shades & Outdoor Shades
Rely on our team of solar shades experts. For questions about our custom shades or to order shades call 866-230-4700
