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...
Category: tempered glass
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,...
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...
Chemically strengthened glass is similar to tempered glass in that its surface is in a state of compression. The effect, however, is not caused by heating and cooling but by a chemical (ion...
Tempered glass is used for shower and patio doors, tabletops, and windows throughout our homes & businesses. But what is tempered glass and how is it made? Tempered glass is a type of...