Southwall Energy Saving Solutions Featured at Greenbuild 2007

For almost 30 years Southwall Technologies has been delivering high performance, energy saving solutions to the architectural market. Some of these key innovations include:

• World’s first low-e coatings in 1980
• World’s first spectrally selective low-e coatings in 1983
• World’s first super-windows in 1990
• World’s first solar control laminated glass in 1992

At this year’s Greenbuild show, Southwall showcased a range of architectural products that can dramatically improve glazing energy efficiency:

Heat Mirror® Insulating Glass and Superglass® Quad Insulating Glass

Southwall’s Heat Mirror and Superglass Quad insulating glass products, with U-values as low as 0.08 and SHGC values as low as 0.10, expand design freedom and enable architects to solve the most demanding design challenges.

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Heat Mirror Insulating Glass

Heat Mirror® insulating glass incorporating Heat Mirror films coated by Southwall Technologies was the world's first commercially produced low-e glass. Since 1980, Heat Mirror insulating glass has been used around the world in structures ranging from single family homes to high profile projects for Fortune 500 companies. Click Here to see how this innovative technology has been recognized in the news for its oustanding contributions to the environment though the highest level of sustainable design.

Heat Mirror film coating technology utilizes very thin coatings of film which reflects heat back to its source, hence the name: Heat Mirror, a mirror to heat.

Coated Heat Mirror films are often used in conjunction with low-e glass, taking advantage of the benefits of both film-based coatings and glass-based technologies. Inert gases, such as argon or krypton, are added to create Heat Mirror insulating glass units with industry leading performance.  Outstanding winter insulation and superior solar control provide year-round savings and enhanced comfort.

In addition, Heat Mirror's UV protection helps protect furnishings from fading, while Heat Mirror's noise reduction creates a quiet internal environment.

Heat Mirror® Plus

Heat Mirror Plus Insulating Glass substitutes one lite of low-emissivity coated glass or tinted glass for the uncoated glass used in the standard Heat Mirror unit. With an optional Argon or Krypton gas filling, Heat Mirror Plus can achieve a U-value of 0.10 (R-value of 10).

For home owners with demanding applications, or for those who want the best, Heat Mirror is the clear choice. 
Benefits

• Superior insulating performance reduces energy costs and enhances comfort
• Superior solar shading reduces expensive cooling costs
• UV protection helps reduce fading
• Noise reduction reduces noise pollution

Power-Q� Glass

·                                 Reduces energy costs.

·                                 Prevents damage from UV Radiation.

·                                 Reduces noise.

·                                 Improves home living comfort.

The heart of any window is the glass system it supports. Quantum2 uses Power-Q glass, one of the highest performing residential glass systems on the planet. Power-Q is so superior to other glass systems that we guarantee it will save you 49% on your heating and cooling energy consumption. Power-Q uses two outer panes of double strength low emissivity glass (commonly known as Low-E). Double strength glass is twice as strong as standard single strength glass and provides the home owner with an added level of protection. Each pane is coated with Low-E, which actually reflects heat away from your house in the summer and back into your house in winter.

In between these two panes of glass is Heat Mirror™, a clear, colorless film layer that separates the "dead air" space into two individual chambers. Heat Mirror™ performs many valuable functions that saves you energy dollars and protects your home and family. Heat Mirror™ is coated with a microscopic metallic substance that greatly improves the insulation characteristics of the overall glass package. This coating also works in conjunction with the Low-E glass in preventing harmful Ultraviolet (UV) rays from entering your home. UV radiation is emitted by the sun and can damage fabrics on curtains and furniture.

Heat Mirror™ also provides additional sound dampering qualities. Because it has a different thickness than the double strength glass, Heat Mirror™ aids in reducing the amount of noise that is transferred through the window, making your home a quieter, more comfortable place to live.

By separating the internal "dead air" space between the two panes, Heat Mirror™ creates two hermetically sealed chambers. The air in these chambers is replaced by Krypton, a clear inert gas that greatly improves the insulation qualities of Power-Q.

With all of this power, and all of these features, it's not hard to see why we can guarantee you'll save money with Quantum2 windows. Power-Q and Heat Mirror™ are the heart of the energy saving system that will protect, improve, and enhance your home living spaces.

Performance.    Strength.    Beauty.

What Makes a “Green” rated
window so efficient is as easy as

1, 2, 3

GLASS    

Triple glazing
LowE glass
Krypton gas

INSULATION          

Insulated frame
components

SUPERIOR PRODUCT DESIGN

Triple Weather-stripping
Low air filtration rating

Performance

Paradigm has changed the standards for vinyl windows. Nothing was overlooked in the design. Our full line of vinyl windows are built for a lifetime of performance, featuring fusion-welded sash and frame, and industry leading weather stripping for maximum durability. Our high performance .20 L.E.E.D. rated window is an example of our commitment to superior window performance. Plus, all Paradigm windows offer our Climate Control Glazing™ System with high performance thermal coating, warm edge spacer technology, and excellent condensation resistance.

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