Revolutionary Kalwall Plus Composite Skylights Combine Outstanding Light Transmission and Insulation.

Advanced Materials & Composites News,  April, 2004  

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April 5, 2004 - Kalwall has launched new revolutionary new skylights with Cabot's proprietary Nanogel(r) translucent aerogel as the core with sheet glass. Kalwall Plus skylights offer similar insulation performance as solid roofing but with the added benefit of diffused natural daylight. The introduction of Nanogel aerogel into the standard Kalwall(r) system means that it can provide as much energy savings as a solid roof and allows daylight into areas where glazing may not otherwise be used.

With an achievable 'U' value of 0.29 W/m2K, the new product is four times better than ...

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