Taking a Closer Look at Low-E Glass

June 26, 2019

In the home improvement industry, innovation is power. Companies that want to stay at the top of the industry, particularly those that manufacture windows, must continuously work on developing products that help make the everyday lives of homeowners and business owners more comfortable. One advancement that has greatly improved window performance is the development of low-E glass, which provides many excellent benefits.

The Benefits of Low-E Glass

Low-emissivity (low-E) glass has a very thin layer of metallic oxide applied to it. The function of this coating is to filter the ultraviolet light that passes through your windows, reflecting heat back into your home while still allowing natural light to pass through. During the cold winter months, low-E glass prevents heat from escaping through your windowpanes, while in the summer, it stops heat from entering your home. As it blocks UV and infrared rays, low-E glass does the following:

Lowers heating and cooling costs.
Helps prevent fabrics, furniture and artwork from fading.
Brings about an overall increase in the comfort of your home environment.

Low-E Glass Options

There are several different types of low-E glass on the market today, which allow for low, medium and high solar heat gain. The glass option you choose should be dependent on your climate zone and your home’s heating and cooling needs. Here at Renewal by Andersen of Northeast PA, the low-E technology in all of our available glass packages results in excellent energy savings. Our High-Performance™ Low-E4® glass, for example, is 56% more energy-efficient in summer and 45% more energy-efficient in winter compared with ordinary dual-pane glass.

Count On the Expertise of Renewal by Andersen of Northeast PA

If you’re thinking of getting replacement windows, you can’t go wrong choosing those that contain low-E glass. Combine them with energy-efficient window styles such as double-hung and casement windows, and you’ll have a window unit that can’t be surpassed for energy efficiency. Let Renewal by Andersen of Northeast PA help you choose the right window selections for your home. Contact us today at [company_phone] to request a free estimate from one of our experts and to find out more about our products and services.

Hear From Our Customers

The entire team was excellent, professional, respectful, thoughtful, and was always attentive of our needs. They always asked questions before they started to make sure we were on the same page. We already noticed savings on our electricity. We are so happy we chose Renewal by Andersen.

Helen R.

I cannot say any more then I have, everyone that came from Renewal by Anderson has been one of the best experiences I’ve had dealing with a company. A big thank you.

Mary M.

From George, the salesman giving me a balance of wants and needs to Rosko and his team members doing a fantastic job on the window replacement and install. To the post inspection process and thank you package with additional information for cleaning and maintenance. All was great!

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