Viridian SolTech™

A clearly superior Low E glass

The foundation for better insulation and solar control.

Viridian EnergyTech™ and Viridian SolTech™ are a low emissivity glass (Low E), it has a special role in glass solutions that reduce building energy use.  When used in ThermoTech it increases the insulation of the unit and also provides a second defence for solar control glass. Similarly, when combined in a laminate or used singularly with the coating exposed to the inside of the building, it provides additional solar control and enhanced insulation.

Description

EnergyTech and SolTech are an on line pyrolytic coated Low E glass. It is manufactured using a patented colour suppression process and is one of the most colour neutral Low E glass products available. EnergyTech and SolTech have a very low emissivity and it is the market-leading Low E glass in Australasia for processors.

What is low emissivity?

Emissivity measures the rate a product emits absorbed heat. The lower the number, the more efficiently the glass reduces heat gain or heat loss, which means a lower U Value and better insulation. For comparison, normal glass has an emissivity of 0.84 and EnergyTech and SolTech is 0.17, which means only 17% of heat absorbed is re-emitted. This feature is useful as it reflects energy back into the building. Likewise, if a solar control glass is used, it acts as a barrier to the absorbed heat in the glass passing to inside the building. For buildings that require passive heat gains, it allows direct solar radiation to pass through the glass and then traps it inside. So in combination with the correct selection of solar control or thermal insulation glass, EnergyTech and SolTech reduce energy use.

Features and benefits

• Pyrolytic coating – very durable and gives the glass unlimited shelf life – it will not oxidise or change colour. The coating does not peel or scratch easily and can be used exposed with the coating to the inside of the building
• Colour neutral
• Easy processing – can be toughened, laminated and curved
• For insulating units – does not require coating edge deletion

Considerations

Special cleaning and processing instructions apply to EnergyTech and SolTech. Consult the website more information.