![]() ![]() However, it can be used very effectively in single-paned form as well so that’s what I’ll be focusing on here today. It is used heavily in double-paned glass applications which if you’ve been a reader for long you know I am not a fan of due to their short lifespan and high failure rate. Low-E has some definite benefits whether you live in a hot climate or a cold climate. Even if you use a hard-coat Low-E in south Florida or Phoenix you will still enjoy the benefits of decreased heat transfer. Hard-coat Low-E can be used in single-paned applications and is still very effective for all but the most southern climates. Soft-coat is usually more effective at blocking heat than hard-coat but it can only be used in double-paned applications. You may hear your glass supplier talk about soft-coat and hard-coat Low-E and be wondering which one you need. In double-paned windows, the Low-E coating is typically applied to the sides of the glass that face each other in the air space so that it is protected from any exposure at all. In single-paned applications you always want the Low-E coating toward the interior of the building to protect it from hazing and premature wear. So knowing which side is coated is imperative to good performance. The Low-E coating is a micro-thin layer of reflective materials like tin or silver that is applied to the surface of the glass. In the summer it keeps the heat from getting in and in the winter it keeps the heat from getting out. I could get very science geeky here but Low-E glass is basically good at preventing heat from passing through it. Low-E glass attempts to block high amounts of UV and IR light while allowing as much Visible Light in as possible. Infrared Light (IR) Wavelength: above 780.Ultraviolet Light (UV) Wavelength: 310-380.The sun’s light comes in a few forms and they each have a unique range of wavelengths. It works by blocking certain wavelengths of light but allowing others through. So, a low emissivity glass will emit less heat than one with high emissivity. ![]() Emissivity refers to the amount of heat that the glass is able to emit. Low-E stands for “low emissivity” and has become a standard material for windows and doors since it first arrived on the scene in earnest in the 1980s. I get a lot of questions about making old windows energy efficient and when the temperatures start to dip the questions ratchet up. Retractable Screen - Screen rolls down to provide ventilation, and rolls back up into a pocket of the frame.I’ve talked about the Different Types of Glass before and their relative energy efficiency but I wanted to dig into Low-E glass a little today so you can see if it is right for you. Panel Screen - Removable or permanent screen inserted into the frame for full, split, mid or high view ventilation. Security Door - Several points of locking, as well as a sturdy aluminum or steel panels with steel mesh screen to deter unwanted entry. The glass panel may be interchangeable with a screen or have the ability to slide into the lower panel to provide ventilation. High View storm doors have a glass panel in the upper portion and a solid lower panel. A screen may be fixed into the upper portion with the glass panel removed or slid into the lower panel area. Mid View storm doors have glass panes about three-quarters of the way down the door with a kick plate area at the bottom. The screen may be retractable into an upper chamber, or fitted into the upper portion. Split View storm doors contain a glass panel on top and bottom with the ability to slide the upper glass into the lower section, or to be removed and stored. Screens may be full view, requiring the glass to be removed and stored, or retractable with self-storing space for the glass. ![]() Product Selection & Buying Guide Search and Learn Hereįull View storm doors are constructed with a full pane of glass, which offers a full view of the entry door and maximum daylight, and when fitted with a screen, a sizeable area for fresh air exchange. ![]()
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