Tec-Sun Solar Inserts compared with Internal Blinds
Tec-Sun Solar Inserts compared with standard polycarbonate
Tec-Sun out performs all other types of polycarbonate. The maximum solar rejection available (e.g. Heat Guard) in standard polycarbonate is 50% compared to Tec-Sun at 80%.
| Thickness (mm) |
Colour | Light
Transmission (%) |
| 16
(triple) 16 (triple) 16 (triple) 16 (triple) 16 (triple) |
Clear Bronze Opal Heat Guard Bronze Opal |
82 31 64 22 30 |
The table gives typical values for light transmission. Solar control is achieved by a reduction in light transmission. A 50% reduction in solar gain is achieved by way of a 78% reduction in light transmission.