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REFLECTING GLAZING [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-01-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Plate or Sheet Glass
- Glazing Materials (Constr.)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- reflective glass
1, record 1, English, reflective%20glass
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- heat-reflective glass 2, record 1, English, heat%2Dreflective%20glass
correct
- reflecting glazing 3, record 1, English, reflecting%20glazing
- heat-reflecting glazing 3, record 1, English, heat%2Dreflecting%20glazing
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Glass coated with micro-thin layers of metallic films to substantially reduce solar-heat gain by reflecting the sun's rays, resulting in savings in both the initial and operating costs of air-conditioning systems. The reduced light transmission also diminishes interior glare and brightness. 1, record 1, English, - reflective%20glass
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Reflective glass is used in four types: single-plane unit, double-pane insulating glass, laminated safety glass, and tempered spandrel glass. 1, record 1, English, - reflective%20glass
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Verre en feuille ou en plaque
- Matériaux verriers (Construction)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- vitrage réfléchissant
1, record 1, French, vitrage%20r%C3%A9fl%C3%A9chissant
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Protections solaires. Du fait de la faible inertie thermique des façades légères, ce problème revêt une importance plus grande qu'en façade traditionnelle. [...] Des protections [...] spécifiques des façades légères sont mises en œuvre et se développent dans deux directions : montages de vitrages plus performants (réfléchissants, absorbants, etc., telles que glaces teintées Parsol, Polyglass); mise en place de dispositifs pare-soleil [...] 2, record 1, French, - vitrage%20r%C3%A9fl%C3%A9chissant
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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