Summer heat protection with glass
When it becomes too hot
The inhabitants of southern countries are experienced in dealing with great heat. This is reflected in the construction of the houses. All windows are already sealed as tightly as possible during the day in early spring to prevent the rooms from heating up. Because they know that once the house interior has heated up, the chance of cool rooms in summer diminishes. Without wanting to participate in the discussion about global warming, heat protection in summer is also becoming more and more important in our part of the world too.
Cool Room Climate
A pleasant room climate is indispensible for living and efficient work. But daylight is also necessary for our well-being. Closed blinds or roller shutters are one solution, but often not the best. Well functioning air-conditioning systems are expensive to buy and maintain, and use a substantial amount of energy. The opportunities for efficient heat protection are in the window itself. The market now offers specially coated glazing and highly developed blind systems that are placed in the space between the panes of glass.
The Glass Solution
The solar control glass UNIGLAS® | SUN by UNIGLAS® combines all the advantages.
It is ideal for large glass areas subjected to strong sunlight. As well as less build-up of heat in rooms in summer, it also provides a saving on heating energy, and therefore on costs, in winter. Quality of life and of work increases due to the pleasant room climate. The panes can easily be equipped with further functions. Extensive product-combinations are possible, e.g. with sound insulation and security. Appropriate solar control glass solutions are available for every application - from colour-neutral to glazing where the visual aspect is heavily emphasised. The standard range of UNIGLAS® comprises thirty product variations. Efficient, low-cost summer heat protection without further follow-up costs is possible. UNIGLAS® | SUN windows let in the daylight. The connection with outdoors and the perception of the weather make work more pleasant and increase the feeling of well-being.
The Blinds Solution
Another intelligent alternative is the UNIGLAS® | SHADE Venetian blind system or UNIGLAS® | SHADE Foil system in which blinds and/or sheet roller blinds are incorporated, protected in the gap in the pane of insulation glass. The elements in the UNIGLAS® | SHADE system can consist of classic aluminium slatted blinds or - alternatively - of fabric pleats or sheet roller blinds. This opens up additional function and design-oriented design options. Venetian blinds are ideal for well-directed individual control of light and heat. Due to the installation in the gap between the panes they are protected from the weather and maintenance-free. UNIGLAS® | SHADE systems can remain closed even during storms - damage from outside influences is virtually ruled out, thus guaranteeing a long lifespan. Even after years of being in use, the Venetian blinds in the insulation glass still function perfectly. UNIGLAS® grants a 5-year guarantee on the patented design. UNIGLAS® | SHADE is especially ideal in offices and at monitor workplaces since there controllable and glare-free light conditions are required. In business terms, the reduced use of artificial lighting has a positive effect on the electricity bill and thus also upon climate protection.
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The UNIGLAS® | SHADE Venetian blind system The light conditions in the room can be controlled to prevent glaring effects.
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| Renovation of a 1960s block of flats in Darmstadt: energy renovation was carried out according to the current requirements of the energy saving regulations (EnEV). The new windows received extensive heat and sound insulation measures with UNIGLAS® products. For protection against sunlight and glare, the UNIGLAS® | SHADE Foil system was built into the gaps between the panes of insulation glass. |
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| UNIGLAS® | SHADE Venetian blind system in a sports hall: the electrically powered blinds effectively prevent excessive heat build-up in the hall and dazzling of the athletes and spectators. |
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| The UNIGLAS® | SHADE Venetian blind system, incorporated into the gap between panes, has particularly proven its worth in windy, stormy locations. |  |
| The entire system, with drive, is hermetically sealed and protected against external influences. |
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