At Custom Glass Products, we understand how the windows in a home affect its overall energy efficiency. Ordinary glass does not provide a great deal of insulation, so heat energy can easily leak in and out of the building through the windows. Fortunately, developments in both window design and in glass production have helped address this problem, and modern windows are much more insulating than older models.
In this article, our team will discuss low-E glass, which is designed to reflect heat to keep homes cool in the summer. We encourage you to keep reading to learn why we encourage you to use low-E glass in your builds.
- What is Low-E Glass? – The term low-E is short for low-emissivity. This type of glass is coated with a microscopically thin layer that reflects UV radiation while allowing visible light to pass through. By reflecting UV rays back outside, low-E glass helps keep the interiors of homes and other buildings cool.
- Benefits of Low-E Glass: Energy Efficiency – Because low-E glass prevents external heat from entering the home, it in turn helps make the home more energy efficient. Homeowners with low-E glass windows will not have to use as much energy to keep their homes cool in the summer, since the insulating power of the windows helps maintain a cooler temperature.
- Benefits of Low–E Glass: Fading Protection – A second benefit of low-E glass is how it protects the items inside the home from fading. UV radiation does not just cause the home to heat up, but it also slowly damages anything it touches, causing artwork and upholstery to fade. If your client wants to keep their furniture and other belongings bright and colorful, we recommend using low-E glass in their windows.
