Modeling Thermal Performance.

The rate of heat transfer across an IG unit is measured using "U" and "R" values.

U- Value R- Value

= Coefficient of heat transfer = BTU / Hour / Foot2 / º = Coefficient of Thermal Resistance = 1/U

The U-Value is a measure of an IG's ability to block heat transfer - lower values of U indicate better insulating performance, and
equate to higher R values.

Below are just a few examples of U and R values with various glass make-ups using 1/8" glass and ½" airspace where applicable:

Item Single Pane Double Pane IG Double Pane with lowE Triple Pane IG

"U" 1.0 .49 .36 .32

"R" 1.0 2.04 2.78 3.13

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