Understanding Window Glass

With so many options to choose from when it comes to selecting windows, homeowners and contractors can be overwhelmed with the amount of information in the marketplace today. This can be especially true when it comes to one of the most important components of the window—the glass.

To achieve comfort in any climate, it’s important to know if the glass used in the window is energy-efficient and has the best safety features available. The following section will help homeowners, contractors and manufacturers alike understand the importance of energy-efficient windows and the critical role Vitro Architectural Glass (formerly PPG glass) technology and Vitro glass products play in improving a window’s overall performance.

This Education Center provides information on the following:

• Understanding insulating glass units
• Understanding low-e glass
• Solar Control low-e glass
• Passive low-e glass
• Window glass performance
• Glossary of commonly used terms
• Frequently asked questions