ThermēShade TS 700 Solar / Thermal / Optical Data
Reflective Insulation for Windows
TS 700 34% offers a thin, lightweight, laminated film, designed for solar reflection, thermal control and high visibility. Its subtle profile and neutral coloration makes it the ideal material for simple, clean and effective window treatments in all settings.
| Fabric Density | Semi Transparent | Pattern | Round – 225 holes per sq. inch. .046 / .070 |
| Openness | 34% | Greenguard Compliant | Yes |
| Composition | Polyester | Anti-Static | Yes |
| Color | White/Grey | Cutting | Cold |
| Thickness | .008 in (0.2mm) | Seaming | Adhesive |
| Weight | 4.67 oz. Sq.Yd | PVC-free | Yes |
| Width | 60 inches | Railroadable | Yes |
| Flame Retardancy | NFPA 701-2004 | ||
| Suitable Products | Roller Blinds | Hanging Panels | Direct Application |
The fabric performance tests were conducted in accordance with ASTM E891 & ASTM E903-96: Total Solar Transmittance (Ts), Total Solar Reflectance (Rs), Solar Reflectance in Infrared (Rs IR), Total Solar Absorptance (As), Visible Reflectance (Rv), and Visible Transmission (Tv). Glass performance tests for Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) were conducted using the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Window 7.5 NFRC certified software. SHGC for residential applications is based on a default residential glass makeup of 3mm clear glass / 1/2″ air / 3mm clear glass. Results for SHGC were obtained using the center of glass.
WINDOW 7.5 Vistar Energy / ASTM Courtesy Mermet USA June 2022
ASTM E891 & E903-96
| TS 700 34% | OF | RsIR | Rs | Rs-dif | As | Ts | Ts-dif | Rv | Rv-dif | Tv | Tv-dif |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ThermēShade-Room | 31.62 | 52.3 | 49.12 | 46.9 | 18.98 | 31.9 | 1.48 | 47.18 | 45.68 | 32.27 | 1.45 |
| ThermēShade-Street | 31.62 | 51.74 | 52.64 | 52.21 | 12.42 | 34.94 | 3.27 | 54.2 | 53.89 | 35.17 | 3.24 |
ASTM E891: Tables for Terrestrial Direct Normal Solar Spectral Irradiance Tables for Air Mass 1.5
ASTM E891 covers the calculations for the values Rs, As, Ts, Rv, Tv, and Rs IR. The standard uses established solar spectral irradiance distribution tables to calculate the overall fenestration values from the measurements taken using ASTM E903.
ASTM E903: Standard Test Method for Solar Absorbent, Reflectance, and Transmittance of Materials using Integrating Spheres
ASTM E891 covers the calculations for the values Rs, As, Ts, Rv, Tv, and Rs IR. The standard uses established solar spectral irradiance distribution tables to calculate the overall fenestration values from the measurements taken using ASTM E903.
Courtesy Mermet USA June 2022
Comparative Analysis Window 7.5
| TS 700 34% | U – factor | Percent Improvement in Insulation |
SHGC | Percent Improvement in Solar Heat Rejection |
Visual Transmission |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base Window | 0.484 | 0.689 | 0.72 | ||
| Base Window + ThermēShade (34%) | 0.41 | 15.3% | 0.383 | 44% | 0.291 |
| Base Window | Type | Width inches | Height inches | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ID 12 | Std Size – Wood + ID 102 Double Glazing | Fixed (picture) | 47.24 | 59.06 |
Complex Glazing Database: ID 18000
NFRC 100: Procedure for Determining fenestration Product U-factors
NFRC 200: Procedure for Determining Fenestration Product Solar Heat Gain Coefficient and Visible Transmittance at Normal Incidence
Vistar Energy Consulting
AERC 1 / AERC 2 / AERC 1.3
| Simulated File Name |
CGDB ID |
System Shading type |
AERC Baseline Window |
U-factor Btu/hr2/F |
SHGC | VT | EPc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ThermēShade TS 700 |
18000 | Perforated Screen |
BW-B | 0.395 | 0.448 | 0.409 | 26 |
Test Results:
Results with Shades Fully Closed for U–factor, SHGC, and VT, EP results are based on annual performance of shades fully closed and half-open for the cities of Minneapolis and Houston. See AERC 2 for more information about EP ratings
Software Used: Berkeley Lab WINDOW 7.8.28
THERM 7.8.16
AERCalc 1.3.9
Peak Amplitude Consulting LLC
*42% of daily data included.
Savings/energy use calculations limited to office hours only.
| Room 205 – ThermēShade | Average Ambient Temp. 84º |
| Room 207 – No Shade | October, Northern CA |
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— Intensity. lum/ft2
— Current. Amps
