The best way to control heat which passes through windows is to use solar control glass. Nowadays, there are a number of brands which have been selling tinted glass have also started selling solar control glass. The best design of a building would use a combination of tinted glass and solar control glass in its windows. In that case, it is always recommended to procure both tinted glass and solar control glass from the same brand. This is because glass of both the variants belonging to the same brand would complement each other perfectly.
The second thing a designer should consider while selecting tinted glass for a building is the type of tinting used on it. In some varieties, the tinting of glass is done with the help of paint coating and in some varieties, it is done with the application of a tinted film. Now, both these types of tinted glass have their own pros and cons. These pros and cons will impact different types of buildings differently. So, it is the responsibility of the designer to discuss the possibilities of using tinted glass in a building with a civil engineer before coming to any kind of conclusion. Tinted glass is widely used and its popularity ensures that it is easy to find the one that suits your necessities.
