HouseholderAsk Pilkington What glass can be used for reducing overheating in the summer? Solar control glass can be used where there may be a risk of overheating in summer. These range from low performance (Pilkington Optifloat™ Tinted) through medium (Pilkington Suncool™ 70/35 and Pilkington Suncool™ One 60/40) to high performance (Pilkington Suncool™ Pro T). The lower the g value, the less heat is allowed through into the building during the summer. However, this generally needs to be balanced with the light transmittance (how much daylight is admitted to reduce the usage of electric lighting). To learn more about solar control glass, please click here. Was this helpful? Yes No Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear that, please refine your search and try again. Related Questions What glass to specify to keep a conservatory cool in summer and warm in winter?-How do high performance solar control coatings work?-What does solar control glass look like?-What is Pilkington Suncool™ solar control glass?-What is solar radiant heat absorptance? Popular Questions Glass for your home View Our Privacy Glass Designs Supplier Finder