SB 70 Glass for Custom Steel Windows & Doors

What Is SB70 Glass?

SB 70 is a triple-silver Low-E coating, offered by Studio Steel as an upgrade from the standard Low-E coating included with every assembly.

SB 70 pairs a low solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) with high visible light transmission (VT). That combination is what distinguishes it from many solar control products, which typically reduce heat gain at the cost of daylight: SB 70 reduces heat gain while keeping the glass close to the brightness and clarity of clear glass.

SB 70 has a neutral, color-true appearance from both the interior and exterior, without the reflective mirror effect some solar control coatings produce, and without a green or blue tint.

SB 70 is specified for large glazing areas, curtain wall applications, and facades with heavy solar exposure, where maximizing daylight without overheating the interior is a project priority. For floor-to-ceiling steel fenestration with substantial glass area, it's the standard upgrade specification.

The following are confirmed NFRC values for specific Studio Steel fixed-window configurations. Values vary by product type and pane configuration; confirm project-specific data with the Studio Steel team or the NFRC data page.

ConfigurationU-FactorSHGC
Dual pane w/ laminate, fixed window0.300.22
Triple pane (SB70/SB70/Clear), fixed window0.210.15
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SB 70 can be incorporated into double pane, triple pane, tempered, and laminated glass builds.

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Frequent Questions

A triple-silver Low-E coating Studio Steel offers as an upgrade from the standard Low-E coating, for projects that need additional solar control.
An upgrade. Studio Steel includes a rated Low-E coating standard with every assembly; SB 70 is available when a project needs a lower SHGC than the standard coating provides.
Yes, while maintaining high visible light transmission, unlike solar control products that reduce heat gain at the cost of daylight.
Yes. See Tempered Glass and Laminated Glass.
Yes, it's the standard specification for large glazing areas, curtain walls, and high-solar-exposure facades.
No. SB 70 has a neutral, color-true appearance without a reflective mirror effect or a green or blue tint.
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