Lumira™ Aerogel and Duo-Gard: Perfect Complement for Daylight Savings.

LumiraTM aerogel is one of today's most exciting advances in architectural daylighting.
Add it to your Duo-Gard system. Double the insulation. Retain high diffuse natural light. 

 

                

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Nonogel Particles

 
Cellular Polycarbonate Chart with and without Lumira
 Thickness Light Transmission  Shading Coefficient U-Value
 WITHOUT WITH  WITHOUT  WITH  WITHOUT WITH
 10mm  80%  72% 0.92 0.81  0.52  0.26
 16mm  74%  62% 0.90 0.71  0.40  0.17
 25mm  72%  59% 0.82 0.70  0.34  0.11
 40mm  59%  40% 0.73 0.53  0.26  0.09

 

  • Design with more daylight
  • Increase thermal insulation
  • Minimize solar gain/glare
  • Downsize HVAC loads
  • Eliminate moisture

 

  • Achieve R-value 8 per inch
  • Add unique aesthetics
  • Lower noise levels
Although Lumira  aerogel appears translucent, it's actually green - really green!
Lumiraaerogel is a dry, porous, silica particulate, 97% air, non-toxic, non-combustible, completely recyclable and eco-friendly. Best of all, it's Cradle-to-Cradle Certified. 

Duo-Gard is one of the few companies able to offer you the aerogel advantage in architectural daylighting. Talk with us about what Lumira aerogel can add to your design.

See for yourself. Call us for a sample panel at 734-207-9700.