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What is low-E glass?

On which surface would you recommend applying a low-E coating to achieve the best solar performance?

What is the difference between heat-strengthened and fully temperedglass?

What are the important values to consider when specifying glass for my project?

What is the difference between U-factor, U-value and R-value?

Should I use an argon- or an air-filled IG unit?

What is the difference between SHGC (Solar Heat Gain Coefficient) and SC (Shading Coefficient)?

How do I order samples of your glass?

What is the availability of your products? What is the lead time?

Where can I find a fabricator for SunGuard® products?

How can I earn LEED® credit by using SunGuard® products?

Does Guardian supply hurricane-rated glass?

Is laminated glass available from Guardian?

What is a strain pattern?

Does Guardian supply spandrel glass? How do I get my spandrel glass and vision glass to match in appearance?

Does Guardian produce fire-rated glass?

How much does your glass cost?

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What is low-E glass?

On which surface would you recommend applying a low-E coating to achieve the best solar performance?

What is the difference between heat-strengthened and fully temperedglass?

What are the important values to consider when specifying glass for my project?

What is the difference between U-factor, U-value and R-value?

Should I use an argon- or an air-filled IG unit?

What is the difference between SHGC (Solar Heat Gain Coefficient) and SC (Shading Coefficient)?

How do I order samples of your glass?

What is the availability of your products? What is the lead time?

Where can I find a fabricator for SunGuard® products?

How can I earn LEED® credit by using SunGuard® products?

Does Guardian supply hurricane-rated glass?

Is laminated glass available from Guardian?

What is a strain pattern?

Does Guardian supply spandrel glass? How do I get my spandrel glass and vision glass to match in appearance?

Does Guardian produce fire-rated glass?

How much does your glass cost?

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residential applications

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interior applications

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