Low-E Glass

Windows With Low-E Glass by Vitro Glass Provide Comfort in any Climate

Low-e glass by Vitro Glass is what to look for in a window. Low-e window glass by Vitro Glass is energy efficient and made to look great in any home, in any climate.

PPG pioneered low-e glass coatings in the 1980s and has spent decades refining its low-e glass products. In fact, Vitro Architectural Glass (formerly PPG glass) holds more patents than any other manufacturer in the glass industry. Issues such as temperature increase, heat loss and damaging solar rays are challenges for any standard clear glass window. Low-e window glass by Vitro Glass addresses all of these issues and helps maximize the comfort and energy-saving potential of a home, whether in a sunny desert retreat in Arizona or a frosty lake house in Minnesota.

Better understanding Low-E Glass

Vitro glass' very own Glenn the Glass guy goes into further detail about the low-e coatings on window glass. In three very informative videos, Glenn explains what low-e coatings are, how they work and the different types available for homeowners.

Understanding the Sun's Energy

Glenn explains the three forms of the Sun's energy and how low-e coatings combat harmful UV and Infrared Energy. Using a thermos, Glenn demonstrates how low-e coatings work on window glass.

Watch the "What is Low-E Glass?" video

Low-E Coatings Put to the Test

Glenn shows a how a thin microscopic silver coating applied on window glass actually slows the infrared and UV energy from passing through the glass.

Watch the "How does Low-E Glass Work?" video

Two Types of Low-E Glass; One Promise of Comfort

Glenn illustrates how there are two distinctly different types of Low-E Glass—passive and solar control. He also explains how the climate you live determines the right type of glass and how it can help save in energy costs.

Watch the "Types of Low-E Glass?" video.

 

 

Low-E Glass by Vitro Glass Options

Solarban^® solar control low-e glass reduces the amount of heat that gets absorbed into a home during the day, making it an ideal window glass for moderate to warm climates. By streaming daylight in, and keeping solar heat out, it makes living spaces more comfortable. In addition, the overall U-value or insulating value of windows with Solarban^® low-e glass is about 39% better than standard clear insulating glass. This helps produce higher insulating performance and helps reduce energy bills.

Solarban^® passive low-e glass maximizes the amount of heat that gets into a home during the day, making it an ideal window glass for colder climates. Introduced in 1983 as one of the first window glass products of its kind, the Sungate® ^®lass family features a proprietary passive, low-e coating technology designed for heating-dominated climates. The specialized coating on Sungate® ^®lass improves the window’s U-value, providing higher performance and helping to lower heating costs. Sungate® ^®lass provides just the right balance of insulating performance and brightness to keep homes comfortable year round.