Heat Mirror Insulating Glass

Heat Mirror® insulating glass incorporating Heat Mirror films coated by Southwall Technologies was the world's first commercially produced low-e glass. Since 1980, Heat Mirror insulating glass has been used around the world in structures ranging from single family homes to high profile projects for Fortune 500 companies. Click Here to see a video on how this innovative technology has been recognized in the news for its oustanding contributions to the environment though the highest level of sustainable design.

Heat Mirror film coating technology utilizes very thin coatings of film which reflects heat back to its source, hence the name: Heat Mirror, a mirror to heat.

Coated Heat Mirror films are often used in conjunction with low-e glass, taking advantage of the benefits of both film-based coatings and glass-based technologies. Inert gases, such as argon or krypton, are added to create Heat Mirror insulating glass units with industry leading performance.  Outstanding winter insulation and superior solar control provide year-round savings and enhanced comfort.

In addition, Heat Mirror's UV protection helps protect furnishings from fading, while Heat Mirror's noise reduction creates a quiet internal environment.

Heat Mirror® Plus

Heat Mirror Plus Insulating Glass substitutes one lite of low-emissivity coated glass or tinted glass for the uncoated glass used in the standard Heat Mirror unit. With an optional Argon or Krypton gas filling, Heat Mirror Plus can achieve a U-value of 0.10 (R-value of 10).