THE BENEFITS OF LOW-E GLASS INCLUDE: UV PROTECTION
Low E glass, which works in a similar way to thermal glass in that it reflects thermal radiation, is also capable of preventing the vast majority of ultraviolet radiation from entering your home. That way, not only will your family be protected, but so will your furnishings, as ultraviolet light has the annoying habit of having a bleaching effect on your carpets and fixtures, causing them to lose their color.
The mechanism by which this UV protection works is a little complicated. Is the radiation chart from your high school science classes still fresh in your mind? Radiation, in its most basic form, comes in a variety of shapes and sizes depending on its wavelength. Among other things, a heat source emits infrared waves, which have a longer wavelength than visible light, and the sun emits ultraviolet waves, which have a shorter wavelength than visible light, among other things. The coating on low-E glazing, without getting too technical, is capable of withstanding these specific wavelengths of radiation quite effectively, whilst also permitting an extremely large proportion of visible light waves to pass through.
The most effective low-E windows prevent nearly 100% of UV radiation from entering your home, keeping your family safe and your furniture from becoming discolored.
ADVANTAGES OF LOW-E GLASS IN ADDITION
First and foremost, as previously stated, soft-coat low e insulated glass glass contains its low-emissivity coating on a surface that is sealed within the unit, which means that the coating is less likely to be damaged or scratched, and that the coating will likely retain the vast majority of its insulating, sun-reflecting, and UV protecting properties for a long period of time.
Other useful features, such as increased security, noise-proofing, or easy-to-clean technology, are not precluded by the use of low-emissivity glass.
Low-emissivity glass makes your home more energy efficient, potentially saving you money on your heating bills. It also performs better than standard double glazing in terms of performance.
This decrease in your heating bills corresponds to a decrease in your total energy consumption, which results in a decrease in your carbon footprint.
Finally, when compared to standard uncoated glass, low e insulated glass reduces glare from light sources by as much as 50%.
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