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Solar Heat Gain Coefficient

SHGC measures how well a window blocks solar heat. SHGC is expressed as a number between 0 and 1, and lower numbers indicate better blocking ability. Limiting solar heat gain is desirable in hot climates, but not in cold ones.

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