The Solar Heat Gain Coefficient accounts for window heat gain due to the suns rays striking a window.

The chart shows that SHGC improvements are primarily due to the use of better glass, with low solar heat gain low-E giving the lowest SHGC in all frame types.

While improved frame materials generally offer slightly lower SHGC values, it's the improved glass that is blocking most of the suns' heat from entering the home.

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