Shades Block Sunlight to Lower Cooling Costs, Gain LEED Points
MaxBlock Sunshades reduce solar heat gain through windows. Shade vision glass areas while allowing natural daylighting. Available in 3 outrigger types—airfoil, Z-blade, and tubular—with corresponding louver styles and fascia caps. Each style can be extended from the building in 20-, 25-, 30-, and 35-in. projections. Blades attach to outriggers via screw spline connections. Outrigger bracket fastens at pressure plate and allows removal of individual sections for reglazing without affecting wall system. Available in a variety of styles and finishes. Use with Tubelite 200 Series and 400 Series Curtainwalls. Sunshades contribute LEED Program points toward reducing energy costs for cooling while supplementing interior lighting (Energy and Atmosphere Credit 1, 1 to10 points). Tubelite Inc., Grand Rapids, MI