by Ann Withanee — November 19, 2010—Translucent daylighting systems by Duo-Gard Industries Inc. can now integrate 3S Solar Block, a high-performance transparent coating for solar control.
Applied to the interior cells of Duo-Gard’s multiwall polycarbonate glazings, the spectrally selective coating transmits the entire spectrum of high visible light while eliminating UV and infrared rays. This, says Duo-Gard allows architects and designers to include more daylighting with skylights, clerestories, curtainwalls and canopies in all types of facilities, while reducing operating costs for lighting, heating and cooling as well as improving the interior environment all elements of LEED compliance.
3S Solar Block coating blocks up to 99.9 percent of UV rays and up to 95 percent of near infra-red heat rays as it transmits up to 79 percent visible light, according to the company. U-values range from 0.52 to 0.17. Specifiers can create a custom combination of polycarbonate thickness and coating intensity that meets each project’s goals for thermal value and light transmission. Aesthetics include a variety of colors for design flexibility.
Duo-Gard is showcasing 3S Solar Block coating at Greenbuild Expo 2010, November 17-19.
For more information visit the Duo-Gard Web site.
