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Table 1: Typical solar gain factors for various shading devices
Heat absorbing glass0.25-0.4
Clear solar control glass0.3-0.5
Internal cotton roller blind0.3-0.4
Internal Venetian blind0.4-0.5
External canvas roller blind0.1-0.15
External louvre or shade 0.1-0.15