Written by John Wakefield - Owner of Artistry in Glass Triple pane windows are made up of three panes of glass, with two layers of air or gas between them, providing superior insulation compared...
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Low-E glass improves the energy-efficiency of windows by enhancing insulation. During the winter, it reflects heat back into the interior, thereby reducing the demand for heating systems. Likewise,...
How do argon-filled double-pane windows save on energy bills?
Written by John Wakefield - Owner of Artistry in Glass Argon-filled double-pane windows (combined with Low-E glass) have become the most popular and cost-effective way to improve the energy...
Windows will eventually pay for themselves in energy savings. But the length of time required for the windows to amortize is so long that the savings are essentially neutralized.
Energy Star label shows certified performance values for U-factor, Solar Heat Gain, Visible Light Transmittance, Air Leakage, and Condensation Resistance.
Wired glass is made by embedding steel mesh into molten glass. The wire is supposed to be a fire-resistant safety feature - holding the glass together in the event of a fire - giving building...