More
sustainable, more performance, more discrete, the latest developments
in the Mermet Screen Nature glass fibre based screen fabric set new
standards for solar shading.
With its main component
(over 90%) glass fibre being made from sand and its remaining parts
being practically fossil fuel free, minimum use is made of
diminishing resource. PVC free, Polyester free construction makes the
fabric safe in use, both as giving off no noxious gases, as attested
to by Greenguard & Oeko-Tex 100, and with its exceptional fire
rating (burning point of fibre glass anyone?).
But sustainability box
ticking tells less than half the story. Being of mainly fibre glass
yarn, the fabric construction is very thin, this makes the diameter
of the fabric when rolled up onto the top roller still very small,
allowing it to be hidden within very small reveals or head-boxes,
practically un-noticeable when not in use.
So not damaging in its
production, discrete when not in use is all very well, but only if it
makes a decent solar shade. Fortunately it does, well by design actually:
Reduces Solar gain with
its highly reflective metallised face to the glass over 70% Solar
Reflectance achieved.
Glare removed, light
control significantly improved with light transmittance values down
to 7%, yet external through vision still good (see attached
photograph showing River Thames view through Ultimetal).
Insulation of the room
improved; with the blinds lowered at night the Low-E attributes of
the metallised face significantly reduce Thermal heat loss through
the glazing.
Finally, with a choice
from seven colours (see attached image) an aesthetically sympathetic
installation should be assured.
Mermet Ultimetal window shading fabric, looks good, does you good.
www.mermet.co.uk,
info@mermet.co.uk 01989 750910
