Low E Glass Storm Windows

Energy efficient glass options.

Low e glass storm windows.

In a recent chicago study low e storm windows showed marked improvement over the clear glass benefits amounting to an average of 21 heat load reduction and an average payback of 4 5 years 2. Over 800 000 homes annually have storm windows installed 1 with virtually all having clear uncoated glass reducing the heating load by only 13 with a 10 year simple payback 2. Starting at under 75 each with the discount low e storm windows are a cost effective solution to full window replacement. Storm windows are our passion at quanta technologies inc.

It is important to check the quality of our storm windows and before buying new ones it is necessary to consider the performances which condition the resistance of the joinery to the force of the wind and those which must prevent the infiltration of the wind. Low e glass is window glass that s been treated with an invisible metal or metallic oxide coating creating a surface that reflects heat while allowing light to pass through. Custom storm windows have a rigid multi chambered construction and an impact resistant glass that features a layer of transparent polymer between two sheets of glass. Uncoated glass typically has an emissivity of around 0 84 while low e coated glass can have an emissivity of 0 16 or lower.

Reinforced profiles add strength and durability. Keepsafe maximum glass is an effective barrier against forced entry. By filtering up to 99 of the sun s ultraviolet rays keepsafe maximum glass reduces fade damage to your carpet artwork and family photographs. And we manufacture more than just plain old storm windows.

Our igs low e storm windows have been developed to be efficient architectural and much more affordable than replacement windows. All types of storm windows mentioned above should be available with low emissive low e glass to achieve even greater energy efficiency. In addition to providing an extra layer of protection against damaging weather storm windows maximize energy efficiency lower utility costs reduce exterior noise for a quieter. In fact we like to refer to our product as an insulated glass system igs.

Older storm windows were typically just clear glass but newer low e models have a low e coating that lowers the emissivity of the glass and reduces heat transmission through the storm window. New low e storm window designs can be operable or fixed in place and reduce air leakage more than some older storm window designs. Learn more about energy performance ratings. Climate change in the world is characterized by variations in the weather.