HOW DOES LOW-E GLASS SAVE ENERGY?
Energy research experts report that up to 70% of energy loss from our homes happens through windows and doors. Worse still, a more significant percentage (almost 90%) of the heat loss occurs through the glass.
Can Low-E glass reduce these percentages, and how exactly does it work? Energy efficiency is essential in saving money spent on energy bills. That is why it is necessary to buy glass with high Low-E ratings. You may want to read below to determine precisely how Low-E glass saves energy, starting with how it works and why you should only install Low-E glass on your windows and doors. But first, what exactly does it mean for glass to be Low-E glass?
WHAT DOES LOW-E GLASS MEAN?
When you buy glass, either for windows or doors, you will often see a 'Low-E rating' in the description. Even when you read articles about saving energy, you must have encountered the phrase somewhere because saving energy has become one of the ways to ensure sustainability in our buildings.
