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The application of a glass project is the key determination for what glazing should be utilized. Different uses require different glazing. The following are explanations on how to select the correct glass. There are three general categories that projects fall under: primary focus is for plants, primary focus is for plants and people, primary focus is for people.
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This application would be a greenhouse. The owner is using the glass structure to grow their plants. There will not be dinners and parties in the greenhouse. When this is the case there are several options all of which depend on what you are growing:
- If the greenhouse is being used for propagation, starting seeds, growing cacti or other bright light plants then you will want a high light transmittance. This means you want the most light possible to penetrate the glass and enter the greenhouse. The best solution is plain clear glass with no tinting.
- A mid-range of plants is the second option. This greenhouse grows plants that like sun and others that may like medium light. These plants would include tropicals and house plants. Solar Innovations® recommends the use of a low-e glass. This glass reduces the amount of light that enters the greenhouse but still allows in enough to grow light loving plants. The best solution is to utilize LoE 272. Specifications on the glass can be found at the following link.
- The third greenhouse range are for shade plants. Plants that are low-light and will burn easily fall into this category. Orchids, philodendron varieties and certain palms would fit this greenhouse. This is another case for low-e glass. The recommendation is to use LoE 240 in the roof and LoE 272 in the walls. The following link shows glass specifications.
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This type of structure has a specific purpose where people will meet. It may be a breakfast nook, a sunroom where children play or a conservatory for entertaining dinner parties. Whatever the room is there is probably furniture, accessories and window treatments. There are also plants. There are plants by the window sills, on top of furniture and hanging from the ceiling. This is a dual purpose room and Solar Innovations® recommends the use of a low-e glazing here as well. LoE 272 or 240 in the roof and 272 in the walls are two safe choices. Both selections allow adequate light for the plants but still help to make a comfortable room for the people.
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A glass room where people reside is this category. There are no plants, only people. The room may be used for numerous purposes. Low-e glass should always be used when people are the primary occupants. Whether you live in the Rockies or Florida the glass will always be useful. The temperature will be moderated with low-e glass and fading will be lessened with this gla ss. LoE 240 or LoE 366 are the best solutions for the dwellers. View the following link to learn about the glass specifications.
We will be happy to assist you or answer any questions. Please call 800-618-0669 or e-mail us at info@solarinnovations.com.
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