| Color | Description | Visible Light Transmittance | Solar Heat Transmittance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear #0000 |
CLEAR – Recommended when the maximum amount of light is desired. However this option creates excessive solar heat gain and has minimal ultraviolet protection. Usually used as outer dome in conjunction with White, Bronze or Grey domes. | 92% | 85% |
| Bronze #2412 | 2412 BRONZE – Transparent material used to reduce interior solar heat gain and control glare, has excellent ultraviolet protection. Allows a clear view to exterior. Has a brownish tint. Usually used as an outer dome in conjunction with a clear inner dome. | 27% | 35% |
| Grey #2064 | 2064 GRAY – Same as bronze. Has a greenish-grey tint. OP-3 – Museum quality ultraviolet filtering acrylic. Usually installed as a flat panel under domes. Ideal for closets or anywhere fading is a major concern. | 27% | 44% |
| U Values | Description | Winter Heat Loss | Summer Heat Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Glazed | CLEAR – Recommended when the maximum amount of light is desired. However this option creates excessive solar heat gain and has minimal ultraviolet protection. Usually used as outer dome in conjunction with White, Bronze or Grey domes. | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Double Glazed | 2412 BRONZE – Transparent material used to reduce interior solar heat gain and control glare, has excellent ultraviolet protection. Allows a clear view to exterior. Has a brownish tint. Usually used as an outer dome in conjunction with a clear inner dome. | 0.7 | 0.5 |
| Grey #2064 | 2064 GRAY – Same as bronze. Has a greenish-grey tint. OP-3 – Museum quality ultraviolet filtering acrylic. Usually installed as a flat panel under domes. Ideal for closets or anywhere fading is a major concern. | 27% | 44% |
Values are per sq. ft. of skylight opening. Values vary with sheet thickness.
Plastic glazing has one fourth the thermal conductivity of glass, giving it an insulation value of approximately 20% better than standard glass. The introduction however, of specialty glass such as Low E and Heat Mirror have drastically improved the insulation and heat transmittance of glass skylights.
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