WHY USE HEAT MIRROR™
HIGH-PERFORMANCE GLAZING IN
SCHOOLS, COLLEGES, & UNIVERSITIES?

Schools have a dual function:  to provide a comfortable environment for learning and to minimize daily operational costs due to energy use.

1. Heat Mirror provides comfort near the windows in both winter and summer by eliminating the cold air chill in winter and excess solar radiation in the summer.  Therefore students and teachers can concentrate on the business of learning.
   
   
2. Since all Heat Mirrors provide clear insulation and solar control, natural daylight can be used for ambient This further impacts first costs in reduced need for artificial lighting within the building.
   
   
3. With the use of Heat Mirror, clear glass can be used if desired instead of tinted to control heat gain, thereby giving a more pleasing natural daylight.
   
   
4. On new construction, the use of Heat Mirror should enable the Mechanical Engineer to downsize the mechanical HVAC system thus offsetting the cost of using energy-efficient glass. Some utility companies also offer up-front rebates that off-set cost of the glass.
   
   
5. Lower the cost for energy used to heat and cool the building. In this time of reduced budgets for school districts, the daily cost of heating and air-conditioning is a significant factor.   Due to the use of Heat Mirror total performance glass, the owners should realize significant savings in energy costs.
   
   
6. Heat Mirror glazing is compatible with all commercial window systems.  Heat Mirror is basically double insulating glass with a suspended, coated film in the middle.  The standard polyurethane-sealed units are used in four-sided capture window systems.  If the job is to be butt or structurally glazed, this fact must be noted on the specification in order that the proper silicone sealant will be used in fabrication.
   
   
7. Higher Sound Transmission Class (STC)    with   Heat Mirror    (especially  with  a  1 1/2" system)   helps        control outside noise making a more agreeable atmosphere for learning.
   
   
8. The use of Heat Mirror results in a significant reduction or total elimination of harmful interior condensation.
   
   
9. All the Heat Mirror architectural products block more harmful ultraviolet than any other similar products on the market.  It is a significant factor in reducing the rate of fading and controlling damage due to ultraviolet radiation.
   
   
10. The ability to "tune" the building by using different "wavelength-selective" products for different building elevations.  The amount of solar control and insulation is tailored to the orientation of the building.