de carlo america catalogue feb 18

italian windows

MADE IN ITALY sold around the world

Italy

INDIA

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CANADA

USA

CINA

la vision

01 La nostra prima responsabilità è meritare pienamente la fiducia dei nostri Clienti.

04 Dobbiamo innovare e migliorare costantemente la nostra organizzazione, i nostri prodotti e servizi.

02 La nostra organizzazione deve agire ispirandosi ai più elevati principi etici e morali.

E’ nostro dovere contribuire allo sviluppo sociale ed economico del territorio, nel rispetto della cultura e dell’ambiente.

05 Abbiamo la responsabilità di perseguire buoni risultati economici e finanziari e di gestire in modo proficuo ed avveduto i nostri beni.

03 La nostra risorsa più importante sono le persone. Dobbiamo conoscerne le capacità e le aspirazioni, accrescerne le competenze e offrire loro un ambiente di lavoro sereno e sicuro. I nostri fornitori e distributori devono avere l’opportunità di realizzare un giusto profitto.

DE CARLO has been producing windows designed to measure for over 40 years and is Italy’s leading wood window manufacturer.

DE CARLO EXPERTS will show you the correct products and the best solutions to furnish your home with just the right windows.

This catalogue was designed to offer you a complete picture of the range of De Carlo’s products and its quality. We offer MANY DIFFERENT SOLUTIONS, from the operating function to the aesthetic appearance of windows, glass walls, sliding windows, arched windows, entrance glass doors, main doors, in every style from classic to modern.

45 50.000 300 200 1.000 Endless

years in business doors and windows produced and installed each year employes outside collaborators (salesmen and installers) product data files available in CAD version combinations of glass available colors and finishes of any kind.

il legno lamellare

Agire nel rispetto dei pi첫 elevati principi etici e morali, implementare processi di miglioramento continuo di risorse e processi al fine di contribuire allo sviluppo economico e sociale del territorio ed ottenere la fiducia dei propri Clienti.

Sono questi i valori cardine della vision, il documento che racchiude e sintetizza in cinque punti i principi alla base della filosofia aziendale.

alluminum

Agire nel rispetto dei pi첫 elevati principi etici e morali, implementare processi di miglioramento continuo di risorse e processi al fine di contribuire allo sviluppo economico e sociale del territorio ed ottenere la fiducia dei propri Clienti.

Sono questi i valori cardine della vision, il documento che racchiude e sintetizza in cinque punti i principi alla base della filosofia aziendale.

design

Every day our professional designers work out a great number of architectural solutions utilizing state-of-the-art technology to meet the specific aesthetic and practical needs of our customers. Starting from the requirements and priorities of the client, De Carlo’s designers work on the performance, shape, lines, colors and finishes, openings and compositions of the doors and windows to ensure a lasting and harmonious match between product and home environment.

finishing The finishing process, which employs single-component water-based products, is made up of four phases:

The color IMPREGNATING PRODUCT contains special pigments which penetrate the wood, thus preventing alteration caused by UV rays and the spreading of bacteria and fungi.

The INTERMEDIATE LAYER is meant to consolidate the wood fibres so as to reduce micro-variations in size produced by variable weather conditions.

The application of the impregnating product and the intermediate layer is performed in a flowcoating plant ensuring the perfect coating of the window with the lacquering product.

POLISHING, performed by hand on all the windows/doors, has the purpose of attaining a polished surface free from any asperity, giving it a smooth hand that enhances the appearance of the window/door.

The FINISH, applied with the help of an electrostatic system in a controlled atmosphere, ensures the window/door is coated with the proper amount of paint so as to guarantee a perfect coating and protection of the wood, at the same time enhancing the beauty of the material.

nanotecnology The first in Italy after a unique and successful testing period, De Carlo performs the finishing cycle employing a nanotechnology-based coating.

Thanks to this new technology, the coating particles are approximately 1000 times smaller in size than those of traditional

water-based coatings. Thus, thanks to the better chemical-physical properties of the coating, the result is a better adjustment of the coating to the wood’s coarseness.

This ensures greater durability and the preservation of the product’s outer features.

decarlo lab

As a result of a research project performed in collaboration with the PRO.GE.S.A. (Design and Management of Agricultural and Forest Systems) Department of the University of Bari, an internal laboratory has been set up at the company’s facilities devoted to the research on and development of lacquering products. Every day, the lab provided with the most advanced equipment proves to be the best tool for the constant control of the entire lacquering process: from the

inspection for the acceptance of incoming lacquering products to the monitoring of the environmental parameters at the lacquering plant, from the evaluation of suppliers and proposed lacquering cycles to the assessment of the quality of the applied finishes.

Moreover, the available equipment enables to offer particularly demanding customers the possibility of custom-made colours thanks to the use of a spectrophotometer

and an associated colourmeter system.

The development and experimentation in this field enable to increasingly deepen the knowledge in relation to the best combinations between types of wood and paints with the help of a system for artificial ageing, which offers the possibility of simulating the effects of exposure to weather (rain, UV rays, humidity, temperature variations) of the paints in a short time.

promoting the forest protection In line with the growing attention to environmental issues, De Carlo resolutely adopted a policy for the responsible use of forest resources. Being the first in Italy in its specific sector, the company concluded both PEFC and FSC certification processes concerning the manufacturing cycle of a complete range of products, in relation to the ability of controlling the origin of raw materials and traceability along the manufacturing process (Chain of Custody.)

PEFC

FSC

The PEFC system (Programme for Endorsement of Forest Certification schemes) was born as a non-profit voluntary initiative in the private sector. It was the result of a series of meetings of the representatives of forest owners of several promoting countries in Europe. The system implies the setting up of national PEFC structures in the different countries across the world, which should involve, upon the request of forest owners, all the most important parties concerned (trade associations, federations, etc.). The path proposed by the PEFC for sustainable forest management certification is based on specific standards including criteria that form the basis for the development of a national certification scheme able to meet the requirements of the definition of sustainable forest management, established by a “Pan-European Process� and endorsed by the Ministers of Forest Policies of 37 countries.

FSC is an international, independent, non-profit NGO including among its members environmental and social organizations, indigenous communities, forest owners, industries processing and dealing in timber, scientists and engineers, operating together to improve forest management throughout the world.

The FSC brand identifies products containing timber from forests that are correctly and responsibly managed according to strict environmental, social and economic standards. The forest such timber originates from is controlled and evaluated on an independent basis in compliance with these standards (principles and criteria of proper forest management), established and approved by the Forest Stewardship Council a.c. with the participation and approval of the parties concerned.

DeCarlo has furthered its commitment to the environment with the installation of solar collecting photovoltaic cells in two locations. Solar energy will now power the main factory in San Basilio along with an additional production facility located in Mottola, Italy. DeCarlo headquarters in San Basilio will produce 1,348,000 kWh per year, in addition to the plant in Mottola which will generate a total of 180,000 kWh annually.

logistic

We devote great attention to the various phases of this service, from the completion of the product to internal handling and transportation to the construction site.

Actually, the NEW PACKAGING SYSTEM of the windows/doors provides for the covering of the entire door/window with a special focus on corner areas, where a wrapping of shaped cardboard ensures high protection, along with a heat-shrinking film against possible shocks during transport and when the windows/doors are

carried to their final destination.

Moreover, the LABELING of each single piece provides any necessary information regarding the product and its distribution at the installation site.

A LARGE FLEET OF VEHICLES operating on the entire domestic territory and exclusively dedicated to customer services ensures maximum effectiveness, prompt delivery and careful handling through the whole transportation process.

Wood The laminated product is obtained from three layers of wood bonded with crossdirectional fibres so as to balance the natural tension of the wood structure and ensure the stability of the window/ door. Each wood processing phase is performed with the help of advanced methods and painstaking care so as to create a durable product with a sober and elegant look at the same time.

Aluminum Clad Glass Clad

Bronze Clad

Steel Clad

Aluminum

Bronze

Steel

Our Aluminum cladding is extruded, cut, welded and finished to precisie specifications. Our fabrication process begins with laser cutting precision, followed by flawless welds and sanding to ensure a seamless finish. Once painted, the cladding appears as a single sleak covering.

An alloy of copper and tin, to which small proportions of other metals may be present, most commonly zinc. Bronze offers a distinct look of timlessless and craftsmanship.

With its strength and durabilty bronze also boasts high perfomance in addition to its classic elegance.

An alloy consisting mostly of iron, with a carbon content between 0.2% and 2.1% by weight. The Strength of hot rolled steel allows for large narrow elegant profiles.

The mixture of grace and stability is what sets a steel product apart. With our hand fabricated steel series you will not find a better marriage of strength and beauty.

Large scale residential construction requires a unique design approach based on its scale and volume. De Carlo will provide design planning and installation to ensure our products are perfectly integrated both aesthetically and structurally into the project.

A home is a sanctuary from the outside world.To meet the diverse needs of private home building De Carlo has created multiple product lines to ensure a complimentary aesthetic to any style, while preserving comfort and security.

The hospitality industry bridges the large scale residential and private home markets. The challenge is to create a grand exterior with a large interior capacity while maintaining the comfort and elegance of a private home.

Government buildings are often symbols of strength and sovereignty. This sentiment is achieved through the use of materials that echo those principles.Windows of Glass and Steel provide durability and a sense of impenetrability.

wood clad

collection

68 ARTE LINE Windows and French Windows made of laminated oak Custom shaped arches

LIFT AND SLIDE DOOR Made of laminated oak With bronze cladding Internal View

68 CLASSIC LINE ONE SASH WINDOWS RIBBON Laminated oak – honey finish

HOTEL GROTTA PALAZZESE – POLIGNANO A MARE (BA) - APULIA

68 CLASSIC LINE FRENCHWINDOWS JOINT WITH PICTURE WINDOWS

LA LOCANDINA - AVELLINO

68 ARTE LINE Windows and French Windows made of laminated oak Marocco beige varnished and brushed finish

The Wood Glass system is designed for maximum daylight opening. By concealing the fixed frame in the wall, the glass has the appearance of a direct set window, with the added flexibilty of an operable lift and slide panel.

WOOD GLASS lift & slide

LIFT AND SLIDE “Wood Glass” Model Laminated oak with natural finish Internal view

Wooden Threshold with rail

Safety Grid with Ventilation

External View Detail

Upper rail of the sliding sash

RADIUS WINDOWS

For interventions with period design, De Carlo created arched windows, French windows and glass walls. The range of arched windows is the result of a long experience combined with the most advanced technologies and meets the most diverse needs thanks to its great flexibility: round arches, pointed or segmental arches, as well as special curves following the profile of any kind of opening.

68 CLASSIC LINE Two-Sash windows made of meranti wood Joint with gothic arch transom window chestnut finish The preservation of historical structures is a tradition in Italy, It is a place where buildings are designed and contructed to stand for the ages. Windows however do not stand the same test of time that stone does, and often we are called upon to replace windows to the exact specifications of a 500 hundred year old building. Maintaining tradition and preserving quality are a part of our core values and while we embrace modernity we also cherish our history.

LANDMARK RESTORATION

SLIDING

Perfect for large openings and to create a close interaction between indoor and outdoor environments. De Carlo’s sliding solutions can be integrated with remote-control motorized opening systems and are available in different types of wood with different colors and lacquering.

68 DESIGN LINE Four-Sash lift and slide window made of laminated oak – honey finish

68 CLASSIC LINE lift and slide window with custom varnished finish

68 DESIGN LINE lift and slide windowmade of laminated oak pure white varnished finish

68 CLASSIC LINE Lift and Slide Made of brushed laminated oak Marocco Beige Varnished

PIVOT

The range of De Carlo windows includes horizontally and vertically pivoted windows to satisfy needs for controlled ventilation and enable easy cleaning, particularly in cases in which the outer side is inaccessible.

Details of the pivot opening system

PASSIVE

D WALL

Our continuous glass façades entail the use of a grid of laminated oak with stiles and rails to be assembled on-site; the cross-section of the wooden stiles and rails may vary according to the different static requirements, depending on the wind load and the size of the façade modules. The façade offers the possibility of including different kinds of windows with suitable frame profiles adapted to the modules of the wooden bearing structure. The following kinds of opening are available: casement, hinged-tilting, transom and projecting. The façade guarantees airtightness and watertightness and makes use of the “pressure equalization” principle. It also includes an outward draining system for possible small infiltration problems consisting of special grooves on the profiles, which also serve the purpose of enabling ventilation around the glazing. The choice of the soundproofing class of the façade should depend on the planned use of the interior and the outer noise level.

This range was conceived to especially highlight the glazed elements, reducing the exposed frame part to a minimum, without having to give up the warmth and touch of class added by a wooden window. The system is preferably meant for one-sash windows.

EXTER GLASS

ENTRY DOORS

STEEL & BRONZE

Strength and elegance are the inspiration for our Steel and Bronze collection. While Steel exibits a clean and durable modernity, Bronze creates a timeless permanance. Both metals achieve the duality of refined yet raw materials.

De Carlo louver shutters are strictly made of laminated wood ensuring – better than any other shutter system – a perfectly balanced and constant microclimate inside the house. They feature a soft design with basic and agreeable lines and are available in the versions with fixed, shaped or adjustable louvers, to suit any possible environment. The profile, the wood type selection, the finishing treatments ensure at the same time practicality, solidity and resistance to weather agents.

LOUVER & SHUTTERS

ROLL FLAP

WOOD LINES

BRONZE CLADDING

The interior beauty of finished wood with the refinement and elegance of a bronze exterior. Bronze cladding is truly a mix of the old world and the new, using modern technology to achieve high performance while maintaining its old world charm.

keeping it simple... wood

windows

french doors

bi folding doors

metal clad

bronze

aluminium

steel

glass clad

wood

lift and slides

curtain walls

louvers/shutters

metal clad

bronze

aluminium

steel

glass clad

the way we move

Tilt turn

pivot

awning

lift and slide

bi folding

d•wood d•alu clad d•bronze

d•aluminum

d•glass clad

d•bronze clad

d•steel

d•wall

Fit for any architectural solution, both classic and contemporary. The space for the 28-mm thick glazing is fit for the use of thermal and/or solar insulation, acoustic insulation, accidentsafe and vandal-safe glass panes. The subtle and harmonious look of these windows is the result of our painstaking care for detail a stateof-the- art lacquering cycle and the exclusive use of first-rate materials.

Entirely made in wood, the ARTE line is conceived for the renovation of period buildings.

Furthermore, with smoothly shaped profiles and glass-holders, this ARTE line is perfect for elegant and traditional interior design.

Perfect with modern and contemporary style, the windows of 68 Design propose a minimal design with linear and elegant internal profiles.

As per all the other lines, with all the different Denergy options it is guaranteed to meet all thermo- acoustic needs.

Fit for the best home security and, combined with the highest performances of thermo-acoustic insulation. The structure made only with laminated oak, the hardware system and the assembly procedures assure an anti-effraction performance certified in class 3.

Prestige windows and doors of laminated wood with external aluminium cladding, available in “Quadra” and “Bronze” with an extremely wide range of colour finishes to meet the demands of modern day living and designs.

The elegance and technology of the external aluminium profile, specifically designed for De Carlo windows, ensures the acceptability of the window to any environment.

This window line is designed to meet the aesthetic requirements of contemporary architecture. The 68 Exter Design Line show linear and elegant profiles both at the internal and external side of the window. As per all the other lines, with all the different Denergy options it is guaranteed the coverage of all thermo-acoustic needs.

Inspired by the latest trends of contemporary architecture, the windows of 68 Exter Glass Line are designed to exalt an only-glass exterior view, filling the home with the harmony and warmth typical of wood. The Line is available for single- sash windows and doors.

The 68 Exter Passive Line is a specific product designed to achieve the utmost thermal performances. The technology of the external aluminum profile insulated through polyurethanebased materials is designed solely for the De Carlo profiles, together with the triple glazing, ensures a thermo-insulation performance at the very highest levels.

Vetro is from Italian meaning glass. This window offers unmatched modern styling and achieves maximum daylight opening. With its exterior cladding of glass and metal it has the versatility of an operable unit with the lines of a direct set window.

The interior beauty of finished wood with the refinement and elegance of a bronze exterior.

This window is truly a mix of the old world and the new, using modern technology to achieve high performance while maintaining its old world charm.

B 46

The TT 46 is narrow and sleek. With the extremely thin profile it fits into an opening with out dominating the space. In addition the Bronze has a high resistance to corrosion and aggressive environments.

Clean lines and smooth surfaces are the inpiratoin for the flush profile. With its seamless integration into a modern environment the flush adds style with its minimalism.

FLUSH

S 46

The TT 46 is narrow and sleek. With the extremely thin profile it fits into an opening with out dominating the space. In addition the steel has a high resistance to corrosion and aggressive environments.

d•WALL skywood

glass

The DeCarlo curtan wall products are designed for the maximum amount of both form and function. Offered in both structural and semi-structural these products are made of cross laminted oak and are available with a variety of exterior finish options, including wood, aluminum and bronze and all glass.

d•WALL skywood

wood

aluminum

d•WALL skysteel

steel

The DeCarlo skysteelÂŽ curtan wall products are designed for the maximum amount of both form and function. Offered in both structural and semi-structural these products are made of solid steel and are available with a variety of exterior finish options, including Corten.

d•WALL skylum

aluminium

The DeCarlo skylumÂŽ curtan wall products are designed for the maximum amount of both form and function. Offered in both structural and semi-structural these products are made of extruded aluminum and are available with a variety of exterior finish options.

woods & finishes mahogany/meranti

pine

Chestnut TCS 20

Cherry TCS 30

Walnut Brenner TCS 40

Chestnut TCS 20

Cherry TCS 30

Walnut Brenner TCS 40

Rosewood TCS 60

Honey TML 10

Pure White LRAL 9010

Pure White LRAL 9010

We offer a variety of different species of wood including: Chestnut (wood and clad) Larch (wood and clad) Vertical Grain Douglas Fir (wood and clad)Burmese Teak (wood and clad) Brazilian Teak (wood and clad) Wal-

nut (only clad) Spruce (wood and clad) Iroko (wood and clad). In addition we can provide other wood species if an order requires it.

oak

Chestnut TCS 20

Cherry TCS 30

Walnut Brenner TCS 40

Beige Morocco LRAL 0121

Rosewood TPL 60

Natural Brushed SPNAT (clad only)

Honey TML 10

Wenge Brushed SPWEN (clad only)

Clear Ivory LRAL 1015

Bleached Brushed SPSBC (clad only) DeCarlo cannot guarantee on colors due to the variances in the wood’s natural color, grain, etc. and there is no way to assure the exact color of wood. Sample colors or grain may also vary as the samples may be shipped from different bundles or lots.

WOOD

High comfort and energy savings in the wintertime.This option provides laminated glass (internal and external pane) with a low-emission inner glass.

AIR Collection Outer Glass: Space: Inner Glass:

CLAD

Outer Glass: Space: Central Glass: Space: Inner Glass:

Collection Outer Glass: Space: Inner Glass:

Outer Glass: Space: Central Glass: Space: Inner Glass: Outer Glass: Space: Inner Glass:

Outer Glass: Space: Central Glass: Space: Inner Glass:

ARGON

Glazing

low- e

tempered low-e

AIR

SHGC

ARGON

R Value

0.25 0.26

0.19 0.25

3.85 4.00

0.16 0.21

0.12 0.19

4.76 5.26

low-e

AIR ARGON Glazing

low- e

tempered low-e

AIR

SHGC

ARGON

R Value

3.85 4.00

0.25 0.26

0.19 0.25

0.16 0.23

0.11 0.18

48%

4.35 5.55

37 dB

0.28 0.30

0.23 0.26

60%

3.33 3.85

37 dB

low- e

low- e

KRYPTON

KRYPTON

tempered low-e

0.09 0.12

48%

8.33

37 dB

low- e

*All the values of Denergy Options have been calculated on a softwood window with dimensions of 4’ x 4’10” Ug, Uw, U-Factor is the measurement of heat transfer through a given building material Ug Represents U Factor of the Glass, Uw represents total window factor. (SHGC) Solar Heat Gain Coefficient: The percentage of solar energy directly transmitted or absorbed and re-radiated into a building. R-value is a measure of thermal resistance RW: Acustic insulation (as decibel (dB) decrease factor) for the window.

CLAD

WOOD

High Comfort and energy savings all year. This option provides a laminated glass (both for the internal and for the external pane) with a low-emission and solar control glass.

AIR Collection

Glazing

Outer Glass: Space: Inner Glass:

solar control

Outer Glass: Space: Central Glass: Space: Inner Glass:

solar control

Collection

tempered low-e

solar control

Outer Glass: Space: Central Glass: Space: Inner Glass:

solar control tempered low-e

AIR

ARGON

SHGC

R Value

0.25 0.26

0.19 0.25

40%

3.85 4.00

37 dB

0.16 0.21

0.12 0.19

35%

4.76 5.26

37 dB

AIR ARGON Glazing

Outer Glass: Space: Inner Glass:

Outer Glass: Space: Central Glass: Space: Inner Glass:

ARGON

AIR

ARGON

SHGC

R Value

0.25 0.26

0.19 0.25

40%

3.85 4.00

37 dB

0.16 0.23

0.11 0.18

35%

4.35 5.55

37 dB

KRYPTON

KRYPTON solar control tempered low-e

0.09 0.12

35%

8.33

37 dB

*All the values of Denergy Options have been calculated on a softwood window with dimensions of 4’ x 4’10” Ug, Uw, U-Factor is the measurement of heat transfer through a given building material Ug Represents U Factor of the Glass, Uw represents total window factor. (SHGC) Solar Heat Gain Coefficient: The percentage of solar energy directly transmitted or absorbed and re-radiated into a building. R-value is a measure of thermal resistance RW: Acustic insulation (as decibel (dB) decrease factor) for the window.

WOOD

High Acoustic Comfort, combined with high energy efficiency. This option which provides a double stratified glass (both for the internal and for the external pane) produced with a specific acoustic- insulating plastic layer. It also includes lowemission coating for high performance.

AIR Collection Outer Glass: Space: Inner Glass:

CLAD

Outer Glass: Space: Central Glass: Space: Inner Glass:

Collection Outer Glass: Space: Inner Glass:

Outer Glass: Space: Central Glass: Space: Inner Glass:

Outer Glass: Space: Central Glass: Space: Inner Glass:

ARGON

Glazing

AIR

SHGC

ARGON

R Value

acoustic low- e

acoustic tempered low-e

0.25 0.26

0.19 0.25

55%

3.85

4.00

40 dB

0.16 0.21

0.12 0.19

48%

4.76

5.26

40 dB

AIR

ARGON

low- e

AIR ARGON Glazing acoustic low- e

SHGC

R Value

0.28 0.30

0.21 0.25

55%

3.33

4.00

39 dB

0.16 0.23

0.11 0.18

48%

4.35

5.55

40 dB

KRYPTON

KRYPTON

8.33

40 dB

acoustic tempered low-e

low- e

acoustic tempered low-e

0.09 0.12

48%

low- e

*All the values of Denergy Options have been calculated on a softwood window with dimensions of 4’ x 4’10” Ug, Uw, U-Factor is the measurement of heat transfer through a given building material Ug Represents U Factor of the Glass, Uw represents total window factor. (SHGC) Solar Heat Gain Coefficient: The percentage of solar energy directly transmitted or absorbed and re-radiated into a building. R-value is a measure of thermal resistance RW: Acustic insulation (as decibel (dB) decrease factor) for the window.

CLAD

WOOD

The utmost comfort along all year round. This option provides laminated glass produced with a specific acoustic insulating layer. it also included are lowE coatings and solar control to provide the optimum performance levels throughout all seasons.

AIR Collection

ARGON

Glazing

Outer Glass: Space: Inner Glass:

tempered low-e

Outer Glass: Space: Central Glass: Space: Inner Glass:

solar control

acoustic

tempered low-e

Outer Glass: Space: Inner Glass:

Outer Glass: Space: Central Glass: Space: Inner Glass:

SHGC

R Value

0.19 0.25

40%

3.85

4.00

40 dB

0.16 0.21

0.12 0.19

35%

4.76

5.26

40 dB

AIR

ARGON

acoustic

ARGON

Glazing

SHGC

solar control

acoustic

R Value

0.28 0.30

0.21 0.25

40%

3.33

4.00

39 dB

0.16 0.23

0.11 0.18

35%

4.35

5.55

40 dB

solar control tempered low-e

acoustic KRYPTON

KRYPTON Outer Glass: Space: Central Glass: Space: Inner Glass:

ARGON

0.25 0.26

AIR Collection

AIR

solar control tempered low-e

0.09 0.12

35%

8.33

40 dB

acoustic

*All the values of Denergy Options have been calculated on a softwood window with dimensions of 4’ x 4’10” Ug, Uw, U-Factor is the measurement of heat transfer through a given building material Ug Represents U Factor of the Glass, Uw represents total window factor. (SHGC) Solar Heat Gain Coefficient: The percentage of solar energy directly transmitted or absorbed and re-radiated into a building. R-value is a measure of thermal resistance RW: Acustic insulation (as decibel (dB) decrease factor) for the window.