In the past it was necessary to design around the unwanted solar heat gain that was associated with East, South or West-facing windows. Common techniques included the use of dark window tints, after market window films, exterior solar screens, room darkening interior blinds, or even landscaping to block the sun (as well as the view). Unfortunately, often the simplest approach was to downsize or even eliminate windows completely.
With the advanced technology of ClimaGuard Low-E glass, it is possible to expand your window on the world without concern for interior comfort or your energy budget.
In mild climates or in climates that enjoy mild seasons, southern and western elevations of a home can be exposed to significant unwanted solar heat gain. The result is a higher temperature in rooms that are exposed to the sun, while the rest of your home and the air outside remain at a comfortable level. ClimaGuard 70/36 greatly reduces this effect and helps maintain a uniform comfort level throughout the house.
In addition to providing relief from the intense heat of the sun, ClimaGuard 70/36 also provides superior insulating performance during the cold nights of winter by efficiently reflecting the heat of your furnace back into the house.
The following datasheet is available for download in Adobe® Acrobat® format:
ClimaGuard 70/36 Datasheet – mixed or cooling dominated climates
ClimaGuard Brochure – High Performance Energy Management Glass
Click on the following ClimaGuard product logos for more information, brochures and performance data:
Energy Star® Windows is a partnership/program between the U.S. Department of Energy and manufacturers of windows, doors and skylights designed to help consumers identify energy efficient products. For more information click on the logo or go to www.energystar.gov. |
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The Efficient Windows Collaborative (EWC) is a coalition of window, door, skylight, component manufacturers, research organizations, federal, state and local agencies, and others interested in expanding the market for high-efficiency fenestration products. For more information click on the logo or go to www.efficientwindows.org. |
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The National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) administers a voluntary window rating/labeling program to produce window ratings that can be directly compared due to identical evaluation procedures. For more information click on the logo or go to www.nfrc.org. |
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For information regarding availability of ClimaGuard products, contact your local Guardian sales representative or one of these Guardian facilities:
Carleton |
Corsicana |
DeWitt |
Geneva |
Kingsburg |
Richburg |
