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Conservatory-Planitherm 4S
Solar Control Roof Glazing
Incorporating Planitherm® 4S
Conservatory Roof Glazing
  • Solar Control
  • Self Clean
  • Glare reduction

Introduction

Some facts about "Solar Control" glass in roof glazing

  • There are several types of glass that offer "Solar Control" to double or triple glazed units.
  • Solar Control glazing helps to prevent the build up of heat during hot days.
  • Tinted glass absorbs heat whilst Coated glass reflects the heat back to the outside.
  • The performance levels of "Solar Control" glass can vary from Low to Moderate to High Performance.
  • There are 3 main types of "Solar Control" glass
    • Level-1 [Low] ~ Tinted glass.
    • Level-2 [Moderate] ~ Clear glass with a "Solar Control" coating.
    • Level-3 [High Performance] ~ Tinted glass with a "Solar Control" coating.
  • In addition to specific "Solar Control" glass types, there are also "Low E" glass types such as "Planitherm® 4S" that contribute to the "Solar Control" properties of a unit, thus improving the performance even further.
  • Due to the complexity of the combinations of Glass Types, Spacer Bars and Gas filling, we have prepared the table below to assist customers in making the best choice for their requirements.
Conservatory

Terms
Heat Reflection
Sample Image		 Glare Reduction
Sample Image		 U-value
Sample Image		 Self-Cleaning Glass
Sample Image		 Reduced Condensation
Sample Image
The Sun's radiant heat in light which is reflected by the glass The proportion of the visible light spectrum which does not pass through the glass Measures the internal heat loss. The lower the number, the greater the insulation Glass with a photocatalytic and hydrophilic coating which harnesses both light and water to break down organic dirtand adherence of mineral material Reduced Condensation on the glass surface

Performance Information

Planitherm® 4S
Double Glazed Unit Configuration
(based on 4-16-4 with Argon filled cavity)		 Sample Image Sample Image Sample Image Sample Image Sample Image
Outer Pane Inner Pane
4mm Clear 4mm Clear Heat Reflection Glare Reduction U-Value Self Clean Reduced Condensation
Placeholder Image 21% 18% 2.5 W/m2K NO NO
Bioclean® AQUA Planitherm® 4S Heat Reflection Glare Reduction U-Value Self Clean Reduced Condensation
Placeholder Image 78% 68% 1.0 W/m2K YES YES
Bioclean® NATURA Planitherm® 4S Heat Reflection Glare Reduction U-Value Self Clean Reduced Condensation
Placeholder Image 71% 63% 1.0 W/m2K YES YES
Bioclean® AZURA Planitherm® 4S Heat Reflection Glare Reduction U-Value Self Clean Reduced Condensation
Placeholder Image 67% 53% 1.0 W/m2K YES YES
Bioclean® SOLARA Planitherm® 4S Heat Reflection Glare Reduction U-Value Self Clean Reduced Condensation
Placeholder Image 66% 58% 1.0 W/m2K YES YES

Uses

The combinations above incorporating Saint-Gobain PLANITHERM® 4S

can be used in many locations,such as:

  • Domestic Conservatories
  • Commercial Conservatories and Project work
Conservatory Door and Sidelights
 
Conservatory-Planitherm 4S/
Solar Control Roof Glazing
Incorporating Planitherm® Total+
Conservatory Roof Glazing
  • Solar Control
  • Self Clean
  • Glare reduction

Introduction

Some facts about "Solar Control" glass in roof glazing

  • There are several types of glass that offer "Solar Control" to double or triple glazed units.
  • Solar Control glazing helps to prevent the build up of heat during hot days.
  • Tinted glass absorbs heat whilst Coated glass reflects the heat back to the outside.
  • The performance levels of "Solar Control" glass can vary from Low to Moderate to High Performance.
  • There are 3 main types of "Solar Control" glass
    • Level-1 [Low] ~ Tinted glass.
    • Level-2 [Moderate] ~ Clear glass with a "Solar Control" coating.
    • Level-3 [High Performance] ~ Tinted glass with a "Solar Control" coating.
  • In addition to specific "Solar Control" glass types, there are also "Low E" glass types such as "Planitherm® Total+" that contribute to the "Solar Control" properties of a unit, thus improving the performance even further.
  • Due to the complexity of the combinations of Glass Types, Spacer Bars and Gas filling, we have prepared the table below to assist customers in making the best choice for their requirements.
Conservatory

Terms
Heat Reflection
Sample Image		 Glare Reduction
Sample Image		 U-value
Sample Image		 Self-Cleaning Glass
Sample Image		 Reduced Condensation
Sample Image
The Sun's radiant heat in light which is reflected by the glass The proportion of the visible light spectrum which does not pass through the glass Measures the internal heat loss. The lower the number, the greater the insulation Glass with a photocatalytic and hydrophilic coating which harnesses both light and water to break down organic dirtand adherence of mineral material Reduced Condensation on the glass surface

Performance Information

Planitherm® TOTAL+
Double Glazed Unit Configuration
(based on 4-16-4 with Argon filled cavity)		 Sample Image Sample Image Sample Image Sample Image Sample Image
Outer Pane Inner Pane
4mm Clear 4mm Clear Heat Reflection Glare Reduction U-Value Self Clean Reduced Condensation
Placeholder Image 21% 18% 2.5 W/m2K NO NO
Bioclean® AQUA Planitherm® TOTAL+ Heat Reflection Glare Reduction U-Value Self Clean Reduced Condensation
Placeholder Image 72% 60% 1.2 W/m2K YES YES
Bioclean® NATURA Planitherm® TOTAL+ Heat Reflection Glare Reduction U-Value Self Clean Reduced Condensation
Placeholder Image 60% 55% 1.2 W/m2K YES YES
Bioclean® AZURA Planitherm® TOTAL+ Heat Reflection Glare Reduction U-Value Self Clean Reduced Condensation
Placeholder Image 55% 40% 1.2 W/m2K YES YES
Bioclean® SOLARA Planitherm® TOTAL+ Heat Reflection Glare Reduction U-Value Self Clean Reduced Condensation
Placeholder Image 49% 46% 1.2 W/m2K YES YES

Uses

The combinations above incorporating Saint-Gobain PLANITHERM® TOTAL+

can be used in many locations,such as:

  • Domestic Conservatories
  • Commercial Conservatories and Project work
Conservatory Door and Sidelights
 
Vertical Glazing
Vertical Glazing
Incorporating Planitherm® 4S
Solar Control - Vertical Glazing

Introduction

Download the PLANITHERM 4S Brochure

Download the PLANITHERM® 4S Brochure

SGG PLANITHERM® 4S has been developed especially for conservatory glazing applications and for large areas of glazing such as Patio doors, Bi-fold doors and Gable style glazing.

SGG PLANITHERM® 4S offers excellent solar control properties, reduced glare and enhanced thermal insulation SGG PLANITHERM® 4S provides true year round comfort when used throughout the conservatory

SGG PLANITHERM® 4S is a glass which has been specifically designed to reduce heat build up in the home and is particularly useful when glazed areas are "south facing". PLANITHERM® 4S is a better choice for "Solar Control" than the standard Planitherm Total + and it also offers a U-Value of 1.0 W/m2 K when used in a 4-16-4 Argon filled unit.

Terms
Heat Reflection
Sample Image		 Glare Reduction
Sample Image		 U-value
Sample Image		 Reduced Condensation
Sample Image
The Sun's radiant heat in light which is reflected by the glass The proportion of the visible light spectrum which does not pass through the glass Measures the internal heat loss. The lower the number, the greater the insulation Reduced Condensation on the glass surface

Performance Information

Planitherm® 4S
Double Glazed Unit Configuration
(based on 4-16-4 with Argon filled cavity)		 Sample Image Sample Image Sample Image Sample Image
Outer Pane Inner Pane
4mm Clear 4mm Clear Heat Reflection Glare Reduction U-Value Reduced Condensation
Placeholder Image 21% 18% 2.5 W/m2K NO
4mm Clear Planitherm® Total+ Heat Reflection Glare Reduction U-Value Reduced Condensation
Placeholder Image 29% 20% 1.2 W/m2K YES
Planitherm® 4S 4mm Clear Heat Reflection Glare Reduction U-Value Reduced Condensation
Placeholder Image 57% 35% 1.0 W/m2K YES
Bioclean® AZURA Planitherm® 4S Heat Reflection Glare Reduction U-Value Reduced Condensation

Uses

The combinations above incorporating Saint-Gobain PLANITHERM® 4S and PLANITHERM® Total+

can be used in many locations,such as:

  • Conservatory Roof Glazing
  • Conservatory Side Glazing
  • Large areas of glazing such as Patio or Bi-fold doors
    and Gable style glazing.
  • Other locations requiring Solar control glazing
Bifold Doors House Front
Project Glazing
(iv)- Project &
Commercial Glazing

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