♦ Improves Bus Cabin Comfort

Heat Guard reflects infrared rays resulting in a cooler cabin. The interior vehicle temperature is reduced by 35% to 40%. UV rays are nearly eliminated. UV rays are harmful to passengers and the interior of the bus. UV rays cause seats and other interior components to fade, crack and deteriorate.

♦ Allows Suns Natural Light

to Enter the Bus Cabin

Heat Guard accomplishes all of this while still allowing 76% of the suns natural light into the vehicle while blocking out 97% of the heat. The dark tinted glass commonly used only allows 20% of natural light into the vehicle and only blocks out 50% of the heat.

♦ Increases Fuel Efficiency and Reduces CO2 Emissions

Heat Guard glass reduces the cabin temperature resulting in a 26% reduction of air conditioning run time. This will result in 7% less fuel consumption (based on California Air Resource Board). This is not only economical by reducing fuel cost but it is also good for the environment by reducing the CO2 emissions.

♦ Reduces Maintenance Cost

Less stress and run time on the air conditioning system results in less maintenance, fewer road calls and fewer downed buses.

♦ Reduces Glare and Reflection

The lighter colored Heat Guard glass improves safety by reducing interior glare from the sun during the day and the buses interior lighting at night. The driver can easily see out of the bus due to the lighter colored Heat Guard glass.

♦ Safer Bus Cabin

The lighter colored Heat Guard glass allows transit management and law enforcement to easily see into the vehicle creating a safer environment.

♦ Reduces Graffiti and Vandalism

An additional benefit to having the lighter colored Heat Guard glass is that passengers know they can be seen from the outside of the bus cabin and this deters vandalism. Properties that have switched from dark tinted glass to Heat Guard Glass report a significant reduction in graffiti and vandalism.