Solar Control

Solar control glass is glass designed to reduce or prevent solar heating of buildings. There are two approaches that can be used: the glass is either tinted (coloured) throughout the material (called a "body tint"), or else it has a microscopically thin and transparent coating on one side. In the body tint approach , the colour causes the glass to absorb solar energy, which is then re-radiated back out and away from the building. Coated glasses immediately reflect the heat away.

These technologies reduce the solar heating that tends to take place in large buildings, and thus reduces the need for air-conditioning. It is therefore an energy-saving technology.

In dwelling houses it helps prevent uncomfortable overheating in conservatories and other rooms with large areas of glazing, and it can also reduce irritating glare from direct sunlight.

Solar control glass can be combined with many other features for multifunctional glazing, such as thermal insulation, self-cleaning, noise reduction, decorative glass and enhanced safety and security.