Quick: what type of glass do you have in your current
windows?
If you’re like many other homeowners, your answer is
probably: “I don't know.”
Choosing the right glass for your window replacement is
incredibly important. Not all windows are created equal, and the glass is a big
reason why this is true.
The types of glass used in your window replacement are all
found on the NFRC Window Label, which can sometimes to be difficult to
decipher. To help out our customers, we wanted to share with them the 3 G’s
that make up their window: Glass, Gas, and Glazing.
Here’s a quick guide for the different glass, gas, and
glazing options that makes your window replacement unique –
Glass
Double-Pane. Double pane-windows have become the standard in
home building and window replacement. Double-pane windows have two panes of
glass with a space in between (filled with gas, but we’re getting to that) that
provides a layer of insulation.
Triple-Pane. Triple-pane windows are exactly like
double-pane windows, but they have an additional pane of glass and an
additional layer of insulated space. This provides an even greater amount of
insulation for your window replacement.
Gas
Remember our mention of gas earlier? The space in between
the panes of glass is usually filled with argon or krypton gas to provide more insulation.
These two gases are both denser than air, which makes them better insulators
than what’d you normally find.
Glazing/Coating
Low-e (Low-Emissivity). Low-Emissivity coating is a
microscopically-thin layer of coating on windows that reflects heat. It acts as an additional insulator for your home; the low-e coating can reflect the temperature of your home back inside, or even prevent the heat/cold from entering your home.
High-Performance. High-performance glazing is a great
indicator of high-performing windows. High-performance glazing combines several
of the features mentioned above to give you the best windows possible.
Do you have questions about your current windows? Or are you
thinking about replacing them with new, energy-efficient windows? Contact our home improvement specialists today!
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