Energy Saving Glass Options
Saving energy... Saving you dollars!
Adding Low-E Coating and Argon Gas to your unit will lower the energy transfer which means a lower energy bill. This can be compared to adding another layer of insulation to your wall.
Low-E Coating
Low-E is a thin, non visible, coating that is applied to glass. It locks the passage of heat energy keeping your rooms warmer in the winter, and cooler in the summer.
Argon Gas
Argon is an odourless, clear, non-toxic gas that is sandwiched between panes of glass to serve as a barrier. It reduces the energy that is transferred between/through the panes of glass.
Glass Options
Dual Pane or Triple Pane?
Triple pane offers higher resistance to condensation.
R-Value
Measures the efficiency in which a glass unit retains heat.
The higher the value the more efficient the window.
DESCRIPTION
R-VALUE
Dual Pane
Clear
(no Low-E coating or Argon gas)
2.08
Triple Pane
Clear
(no Low-E coating or Argon gas)
3.23
Dual Pane
1 Low-E coated pane
1 Argon gas filled chamber
3.85
Triple Pane
1 Low-E coated pane
1 Argon gas filled chamber
5.43
Triple Pane
2 Low-E coated panes
2 Argon gas filled chambers
7.5
Forget the numbers, come see for yourself!
Our "hot box" shows first-hand the differences in efficiency between glass options.
