Shading Coefficient
The ratio of the solar heat gain through a specific glass product to the solar heat gain through a lite of 1/8" (3mm) clear glass. Glass of 1/8" (3mm) thickness is given a value of 1.0, therefore, the shading coefficient of a glass product is calculated as follows:
S.C. = |
Solar Heat Gain of the Glass in Question |
Solar Heat Gain of 1/8" Clear Glass |
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