ecoTHERM™ Double Insulated Glass Units (Tropical Climates) are specialized building envelope systems engineered for maximum solar control and energy efficiency in warm climate environments. This streamlined configuration utilizes dual monolithic glass lites with advanced solar control technologies to deliver superior heat rejection performance.

System Configuration:

- Outer Lite: 6mm heat-strengthened or tempered monolithic glass with optional solar control coatings
- Inner Lite: 6mm heat-strengthened or tempered monolithic glass optimized for thermal performance
- Overall Thickness: 24mm nominal with optimized cavity spacing for tropical climate performance
- Cavity Width: 12mm or 16mm nominal with air or 90% argon fill suitable for warm climate applications

Tropical Climate Optimization:

- Enhanced solar control coatings positioned for maximum heat rejection and glare control
- High-performance tinted glass options for additional solar control
- Advanced edge seal systems rated for high temperature and humidity conditions
- Molecular sieve desiccants with increased moisture absorption capacity for tropical environments
- Extended temperature range materials ensuring long-term performance in warm climates

Advanced Manufacturing:

- ISO 9001 and IGMAC certified production facilities with extensive tropical climate experience
- Osprey® LiteSentry quality control with real-time optical distortion measurement
- Specialized edge seal materials rated for high temperature and humidity applications
- Enhanced quality control including comprehensive high temperature performance testing
- Controlled environment assembly preventing contamination in humid manufacturing conditions

Performance Characteristics:

- Superior solar heat gain control with SHGC values optimized for tropical climates (0.20-0.35)
- Maximum heat rejection while maintaining adequate daylighting
- Enhanced thermal stress resistance for extreme temperature differentials
- 20-year performance warranty including challenging tropical climate conditions
- Cost-effective solution maximizing solar control performance

Quality Assurance:

- Factory production control per CAN/CGSB 12.8-2017 with tropical climate considerations
- Comprehensive high temperature and humidity performance testing verification
- Global manufacturing capabilities including specialized Middle East facility experience
- Extensive project experience in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide

Available with various solar control glass types, high-performance reflective coatings, and body-tinted options to meet specific project requirements for heat rejection, energy efficiency, and aesthetic preferences in demanding warm climate applications.

"skylight"