Sanford, ME, October 2009: Nanogel is a breakthrough insulation used in energy-saving, plastic glazed skylights. Based on nano-technology, it can greatly reduce connective and conductive thermal transfer while providing high quality diffused light.
Since 1935, Wasco Skylight Company has been on the forefront of sky lighting technology and their energy efficient Nanogel translucent Aerogel skylights are no exception. The treated thermal insulators allow glare-free, diffused light to pass through them without reducing the color spectrum. They are also UV stable, fully moisture resistant and will not support the growth of mold, mildew or fungus.
Pioneering Innovation and Safety in Skylights
Wasco has a long string of product innovations in its history and Nanogel is the latest. These special skylight panels offer a 25 to 70% reduction in sound transmission into the building from outside, depending on if you are using unit skylights or structural skylights. Their performance does not deteriorate over time.
Offered in Wasco's Unit Thermalized Solar Energy Skydomes, the technology is available in outer dome, pyramid, and a wide variety of plastic and glass styles for commercial and residential use. Nanogel skylights are available in Wasco's Sentinel Skydome Skylight, an all-in-one skylight and fall protection unit that has an impact resistance of 1200 ft lb without the use of metal grids or screens. These hardy skylights provide outstanding safety characteristics in compliance with OSHA fall protection regulations.
Offer Several Solutions For Natural Light
Architects value natural light within buildings and studies have proven people are healthier, happier and more productive in buildings that use natural light over artificial illumination. School kids demonstrate a 20-26% increase in their school test scores in school buildings that use natural lighting. Similarly, retail stores demonstrated a 40% increase in sales than stores which used artificial light. The use of natural light also improves a building's use of energy; a growing concern matched by the growing cost of energy.
Nanogel is also endorsed by MBDC's Cradle to Cradle Design Program, which is aimed at giving companies an essential understanding of sustainability issues and strategies for achieving tangible results-profitably. In their own words: "An excellent technical nutrient which provides an elegant solution to the problem of thermal and sound insulation. The finished product is consistent with the MBDC Cradle to Cradle Design philosophy"
