The glass itself is hugely important and can make an enormous difference to the performance of your windows and the experience of living in your home.

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Darren Ballantine: Metro Glass

‍“The glass in double and triple glazing is not just glass.  
There are many ways we can help solve a problem or provide a benefit with the wide range of glass coatings and tints now available – using a combination of low-E and different glass types for:

• Insulative gains
• Solar control to protect against overheating or alternatively to let maximum heat in (passive heat gain)
• Letting light in to a home or alternatively cutting down on glare
• Protecting furnishings, carpet and other items of value from UV
• Lowering noise levels
• Privacy, security and added safety.”
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The glass itself is hugely important and can make an enormous difference to the performance of your windows and the experience of living in your home. Clear-on-clear double glazing may look like a good investment, but this technology is now completely outdated considering the additional performance Low Emissivity Glass with Thermal Spacers, Argon Filled can provide to a home’s performance at little additional cost.
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WHAT IS LOW-E GLASS?  

Low Emissivity Glass – Low-E glass is very energy efficient with a special coating that lets in light while retaining heat inside to help maintain indoor comfort levels. It can reduce heat loss by up to 61% compared to standard double glazing. If overheating is risk for your home in the hot summer months, solar control low-E glass options can help to reduce solar heat by up to 71% when compared to standard double glazing. 
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Low-E is a sophisticated technology that revolutionises the thermal performance of your windows. It acts as a thermal barrier. It also reduces the transmission of UV light which can bleach furniture. In winter, it reflects heat back inside, minimising radiant heat loss. In summertime, it reverses the game, keeping your home cooler and more comfortable. Argon is now commonly used in double and triple glazing to provide additional levels of insulation in the window unit.

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