Solar Tex Technical Specifications

Screens:

Standard Fabrics:

The Solar Tex - Standard uses 3G Mermet 4500 Natte and 5500 Satine fabrics fabric made up of 42% fiberglass & 58% vinyl. Mermet specializesin solar screen fabrics made from high quality coated fiberglass yarn, used primarily for internal and external window screens. 3G Mermet's fabric selection is a solution to demanding functions in architecture: solar protection, energy savings, visual comfort, decoration, and acoustical comfort they are truly intelligent.

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Solar Tex Plus Fabrics:

The Solar Tex Plus uses Phifer fabrics. Phiferis a leader in the insect screen, solar screen, privacy screens,engineered products and outdoor designer fabrics industries. As the worlds largest producer of fiberglass insect screening, Phifer has used its wire drawing and textile weaving expertise to enter and flourish in these numerous and varied markets.Their products reflect technological innovations as well as todays changing design trends.

Housings:

Upper Housings:

The upper housing is a pre-assembled, modular system. It is square (or 45 degree) in design and is enclosed (with the exception of the slat aperture) in a roll formed aluminum skin. Its finish consists of baked on polymer based enamel in colors matching the tracks. The front and lower portion of the housing is a detachable access panel. They are two piece coverings. The back covering is pop-riveted to the housing and fastened to the studs above the protected area. The front covering is attached to the housing with sheet metal screws and employs a track on the bottom to attach the storm bars, if stormbars are needed.

End Caps:

The housing is supported at each end by die cast aluminum reel supports, which include stamped aluminum alignment plated and injection-molded nylon slat guides.

Tracks / Rails:

Side Tracks:

Side tracks are extruded aluminum 6063-T5 with a baked enamel finish. The tracks undergo a five-step pretreatment process prior to the electrostatic application of a high solid polyester based enamel. The finish is applied in accordance with AAMA Standard 603.8. All side tracks are lined internally with tightly woven polypropylene runners.

Color Selections:

Upper Housings and Tracks come in white and brown.