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Good glazing properties are important because they control the amount of daylight, and the amount of solar heat gain let
Posted: Mon May 16, 2022 7:19 am
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- Good Glazing Properties Are Important Because They Control The Amount Of Daylight And The Amount Of Solar Heat Gain Let 1 (88.14 KiB) Viewed 62 times
Good glazing properties are important because they control the amount of daylight, and the amount of solar heat gain let into the building, along with other factors. They very much determine the thermal comfort and visual comfort of a space. With reference to the table below, answer the following. Glazing Type Glazing Thickness 6mm Visible Light Transmittance (VT) 0.78 Solar Heat Gain Coefficient [SHGC] 0.71 6mm 0.20 0.35 Glazing 1 Glazing 2 Glazing 3 Glazing 4 Glazing 5 6mm 0.43 0.47 6mm 0.51 0.49 6mm 0.15 0.14 Question a): In comparison to Glazing 3 and Glazing 5, which glazing lets in less heat? Explain your answer. (2.0 Marks) Question b): In comparison to Glazing 3 and Glazing 5, which allow the most light through its window? Explain your answer. (2.0 Marks) 7 A- B 1 ini