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INFILTRATION SAVINGS
Infiltration reduction when applied to non-airtight windows from 80 thousand to 200 thousand BTU/SQ.FT./YEAR, per window.
Engineered
and designed to seal window casing. Heat loss by infiltration almost completely eliminated.
HEAT CONDUCTION SAVINGS
'U' Value reduced from 1.13 to .53 (Reduction of 1/2) when used as secondary glazing. R-factor of 1.9.
Saves from 80
thousand to 200 thousand BTU/SQ.FT./YEAR of wasted heat from conducting out from the living & working space.
MAINTENANCE
Rigid acrylic glazing is easy to maintain. Care must be exercised in the type of cleaner and cloth. We use and
recommend the brand 210® exclusively. Use a soft dry cloth, such as a diaper or "T" shirt. Avoid paper and synthetic materials. Avoid any cleaner that is solvent-based. (No ammonia cleaners either.)
The 210® de-statics, cleans and rejuvenates the acrylic surface at one time.
WEIGHT FACTORS
One one-quarter to one-half as heavy as glass in the same thickness.
Easier and safer to handle and store than glass.
LIGHT TRANSMITTANCE (TRANSPARENCY)
Acrylic transmits the same amount of natural light . as does glass, approximately 92%.
HARDNESS
Not as scratch-resistant as glass but reasonable care will not cause scratching.
Rockwell Hardness - M-104
SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS
Glazing with thickness of .080 and greater fully conform to the Consumer Product Safety Commission standards and to the requirements of
ANSIZ97.1.
The impact resistance in our panels ranges from 6 to 18 times as great as window glass.
Polycarbonate material is available as extra strength glazing.
ULTRA VIOLET FILTERING
A full range of special formulations for filtering of UV light is available. Beneficial for protection of art and fine rugs from
deterioration by sunlight.
FIRE CHARACTERISTICS
Acrylic begins to soften at 260°F and ignites at 560°F, higher than most wood.
The byproducts of fire are no more harmful than those of wood or paper.
Specific approvals under different codes will be provided as requested.
NOISE REDUCTION
Reduces instrusive outside noise over 25 Decibels. Up to 38 Decibels when installed as secondary glazing, including air
space and glass. (Amount depends on acrylic thickness, glass thickness and action of the established perimeter seal.)
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