Why do I need solar shading?

Modern commercial buildings, shopping centres, airports, call centres etc. feature large glazed atria and glass openings, both vertical and horizontal. Whilst this makes for attractive, airy modern buildings, it brings with it problems associated with solar glare and heat gain which need to be addressed so that the building remains as comfortable and appealing to work in or pass through as it is to look at.

It is easy to overlook this consideration, but fortunately the solution provided by Guthrie Douglas Ltd. is practical, versatile, cost effective, easy to install and maintain and user friendly. When the systems are placed inside, the heat absorbed by the fabric is added to the heat transmitted, whereas with an external system the heat is conducted away by natural ventilation. The choice of fabric influences the efficiency of the system but an external system can achieve efficiency levels of up to 80%.compared with 40% for an internal system.

Wide ranges of different fabrics are available according to the solar transmittance required.