This table shows the effect of different glass-type combinations on UV, Visible Light, and Infrared transmission as well as the R-Value. It shows the benefits of high performance Low E Cubed glass.
Low Performance ½" Airspace (No coating)
Mid Performance Low E (Hardcoat)
High Performance Low E Squared (Softcoat x 2)
High Performance Low E Cubed (Softcoat x 3)
R-Value "Insulation factor" (Higher is better)
2
3
4
4.2
Rates of Transmission
Visible Light
82 %
76 %
73 %
62 %
Ultra Violet Light "Damages furniture" (Lower is better)
76 %
57 %
23 %
4 %
Infra-Red Light "Causes heat" (Lower is better)
63 %
59 %
15 %
0 %
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