Choosing Blind Fabric for Performance - Revision history

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−	Fabric choice is about much more than just aesthetics. Engineers, architects and other building designers understand that high performance fabrics can have a significant impact on the Total Solar Energy Transmittance, Solar ~~Gain~~ (gtot) and therefore BREEAM and LEED scoring systems for light pollution, thermal comfort and energy performance.	+	Fabric choice is about much more than just aesthetics. Engineers, architects and other building designers understand that high performance fabrics can have a significant impact on the Total Solar Energy Transmittance, [[Solar_transmittance_(gtot)\|Solar gain (gtot)]] and therefore BREEAM and LEED scoring systems for light pollution, thermal comfort and energy performance.

	A key objective for most building designers is to reduce energy consumption whilst avoiding problems of solar heat gain and glare. Knowledge of the solar and luminous characteristics of fabrics therefore becomes imperative. Other concerns include maintenance and fabrics being affected by issues such as mould and staining.		A key objective for most building designers is to reduce energy consumption whilst avoiding problems of solar heat gain and glare. Knowledge of the solar and luminous characteristics of fabrics therefore becomes imperative. Other concerns include maintenance and fabrics being affected by issues such as mould and staining.
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−	~~By [http://www~~.~~guthriedouglas.com Guthrie Douglas Group Limited] - Technical shading~~ systems for ~~extraordinary spaces~~	+	Fabric choice is about much more than just aesthetics. Engineers, architects and other building designers understand that high performance fabrics can have a significant impact on the Total Solar Energy Transmittance, Solar Gain (gtot) and therefore BREEAM and LEED scoring systems for light pollution, thermal comfort and energy performance.

−	~~We are often asked~~ for ~~guidance on fabric choice, because these days, fabric choice~~ is ~~about much more than just aesthetics~~.	+	A key objective for most building designers is to reduce energy consumption whilst avoiding problems of solar heat gain and glare. Knowledge of the solar and luminous characteristics of fabrics therefore becomes imperative. Other concerns include maintenance and fabrics being affected by issues such as mould and staining.

−	~~Engineers, architects and building designers understand that high performance fabrics can have~~ a ~~significant impact on the Total Solar Energy Transmittance~~, ~~Solar Gain (gtot)~~ and ~~therefore BREEAM and LEED scoring systems~~ for light pollution, thermal ~~comfort and energy performance~~.	+	When using retractable fabric to shade a building, the fabric must deliver the intended design aesthetic whilst also striking the right balance of performance and allowing views to the outside. There may also be other specific requirements for a project such as privacy, insulation values, light pollution restrictions or concerns around thermal glass breakage.

−	~~A key objective for most building designers is to reduce energy consumption whilst avoiding problems~~ of ~~solar heat gain~~ and ~~glare~~. ~~Knowledge~~ of the ~~solar and luminous characteristics of fabrics therefore becomes imperative~~. ~~Furthermore~~, ~~when we’re talking~~ to ~~Facilities Managers, their concern is with maintenance and fabric lifetime being affected by issues such as mould and staining on fabrics~~.	+	There are hundreds of factors which may require consideration depending on the design context and performance specification. And there are literally thousands of technical fabrics on the market. So, it can be confusing knowing where to start.

−	~~When using retractable fabric to shade~~ a ~~building~~, the ~~fabric must deliver the intended design aesthetic whilst also striking the right balance~~ of ~~performance~~ and ~~views~~ to the ~~outside~~. ~~There may also be other specific requirements~~ for ~~a project such as privacy~~, ~~insulation values, light pollution restrictions or concerns around thermal glass breakage~~.	+	There is no replacement for carrying out solar shading analysis on a building’s design, including simulating the effect of environmental structures, during all seasons and times of day. The resulting analysis will help determine the performance parameters required of the shading system, to meet the objectives of the building. This then allows for the most efficient fabric to be selected, based on its performance and characteristics.

−	~~There are hundreds~~ of ~~factors which may require consideration depending on the design context and performance specification. And fortunately~~, ~~(or unfortunately)~~, ~~there are literally thousands of technical fabrics on the market. So, where to start?~~	+	A fabric’s characteristics include openness of weave, transparency, colour and innovative materials:

−	~~There is no replacement for carrying out solar shading analysis on~~ a ~~building’s design, including simulating the effect~~ of ~~environmental structures~~, ~~during all seasons and times~~ of ~~day~~. The ~~resulting analysis will determine~~ the ~~performance parameters required~~ of the ~~shading system~~, to ~~meet~~ the ~~objectives~~ of ~~the building~~. This ~~then allows for~~ the ~~most efficient fabric~~ to ~~be selected~~, ~~based on its performance~~ and ~~characteristics~~.	+	* Openness – Fabrics are manufactured with a variety of openness, graded in percentage scores. A 5% openness factor means that 95% of the fabric is closed. The tighter the weave, the more solar heat gain protection the fabric provides.
		+	* Transparency and colour – Transparency is regulated by openness but it is also determined by the colour of the yarn, and fabric.
		+	* Innovative reflective or environment resistant materials – High performance metallised fabrics have been engineered to provide the highest standards of visual and thermal performance and are available in a both light and dark room-side colours. This gives the highest performance in terms of reduced Solar Gain, and the best glare control, without having to select a dark internal colour. Light-coloured internal fabric can also reduce glare if specified correctly. For fabrics which require specific resistance from their environment, such as humidity, sea air and chemicals, there are specialist coatings and treatments which can be applied.

−	~~A fabric’s characteristics include openness of weave~~, ~~transparency, colour~~ and ~~innovative materials~~.	+	Analysts can calculate the thermal and visual performance each fabric will achieve within a specific building dependent on its location, and engineers meticulously test a wide range of fabrics for thousands of cycles in extreme conditions to ensure lasting performance.

−	Openness – Fabrics are manufactured with a variety of openness, graded in percentage scores. A 5% openness factor means that 95% of the fabric is closed. As you can imagine, the tighter the weave, the more solar heat gain protection the fabric provides.	+	--[[User:Guthrie_Douglas_Group_Limited\|Guthrie Douglas Group Limited]]

−	Transparency and colour – Transparency is regulated by the openness but it is also determined by the colour of the yarn, and fabric. Many are surprised when we demonstrate how dark colours provide better view through and glare reduction.	+	= Find out more =

−	Innovative reflective or environment resistant materials – High performance metallized fabrics have been engineered to provide the highest visual and thermal performance available and are available in a both light and dark room-side colours. This gives the highest performance in terms of reduced Solar Gain, and best performance for glare control, without having to select a dark internal colour. Light coloured internal fabric can also reduce glare if specified correctly. For fabrics which require specific resistance from their environment, such as humidity, sea air and chemicals, there are specialist coatings and treatments which can be applied.	+	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

−	~~We work with engineers, architects,~~ and ~~building designers to help them make the right choice~~ of ~~fabric in conjunction with the glass specification to optimize the total energy performance of their~~ buildings. Our analysts can calculate the thermal and visual performance each fabric will achieve within a specific building dependent on its location, whilst our engineers have meticulously tested a wide range of fabrics for ~~thousands of cycles in extreme conditions to ensure lasting performance. We like to carry out this service as early as possible to ensure your building works.~~	+	* BRE Expert Collection 6 Daylight and shading
		+	* Control of solar shading IP 4 17
		+	* Retrofitting solar shading
		+	* Shading coefficient for buildings
		+	* Solar shading
		+	* Wind Resistance for External Blinds
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Guthrie Douglas Group Limited at 01:35, 9 January 2018

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By [http://www.guthriedouglas.com Guthrie Douglas Group Limited] - Technical Shading Systems for Extraordinary Spaces

We are often asked for guidance on fabric choice, because these days, fabric choice is about much more than just aesthetics.

Engineers, architects and building designers understand that high performance fabrics can have a significant impact on the Total Solar Energy Transmittance, Solar Gain (gtot) and therefore BREEAM and LEED scoring systems for light pollution, thermal comfort and energy performance.

A key objective for most building designers is to reduce energy consumption whilst avoiding problems of solar heat gain and glare. Knowledge of the solar and luminous characteristics of fabrics therefore becomes imperative. Furthermore, when we’re talking to Facilities Managers, their concern is with maintenance and fabric lifetime being affected by issues such as mould and staining on fabrics.

When using retractable fabric to shade a building, the fabric must deliver the intended design aesthetic whilst also striking the right balance of performance and views to the outside. There may also be other specific requirements for a project such as privacy, insulation values, light pollution restrictions or concerns around thermal glass breakage.

There are hundreds of factors which may require consideration depending on the design context and performance specification. And fortunately, (or unfortunately), there are literally thousands of technical fabrics on the market. So, where to start?

There is no replacement for carrying out solar shading analysis on a building’s design, including simulating the effect of environmental structures, during all seasons and times of day. The resulting analysis will determine the performance parameters required of the shading system, to meet the objectives of the building. This then allows for the most efficient fabric to be selected, based on its performance and characteristics.

A fabric’s characteristics include openness of weave, transparency, colour and innovative materials.

Openness – Fabrics are manufactured with a variety of openness, graded in percentage scores. A 5% openness factor means that 95% of the fabric is closed. As you can imagine, the tighter the weave, the more solar heat gain protection the fabric provides.

Transparency and colour – Transparency is regulated by the openness but it is also determined by the colour of the yarn, and fabric. Many are surprised when we demonstrate how dark colours provide better view through and glare reduction.

Innovative reflective or environment resistant materials – High performance metallized fabrics have been engineered to provide the highest visual and thermal performance available and are available in a both light and dark room-side colours. This gives the highest performance in terms of reduced Solar Gain, and best performance for glare control, without having to select a dark internal colour. Light coloured internal fabric can also reduce glare if specified correctly. For fabrics which require specific resistance from their environment, such as humidity, sea air and chemicals, there are specialist coatings and treatments which can be applied.

We work with engineers, architects, and building designers to help them make the right choice of fabric in conjunction with the glass specification to optimize the total energy performance of their buildings. Our analysts can calculate the thermal and visual performance each fabric will achieve within a specific building dependent on its location, whilst our engineers have meticulously tested a wide range of fabrics for thousands of cycles in extreme conditions to ensure lasting performance. We like to carry out this service as early as possible to ensure your building works.