Low-E stands for "low-emittance", it's a special coating applied to windows that diminishes heat transfer and saves your heating and cooling bills. Argon gas is injected between panes for heat efficiency; since argon is much heavier than air, it's more difficult for warm or cold air to pass through the windows.

Argon is a safe odorless, colorless, non-toxic, non-flammable insert that is commonly used in place of air between the glass panes of an insulated Low E glass unit. Argon's heat conductivity is lower than that of air. And thus it is better insulator and contributes to a lower U-factor. Argon is not an effective solar performer by itself: that is why it is only used on conjunction with Low E insulated glass.

Low E (Emissivity) Glass is glass with a transparent metallic oxide coating applied onto or into a glass surface. The coating allows short-wave energy to pass through, but reflects long-wave infrared energy which improves the U-Value. Argon Gas is an odorless, colorless, tasteless, non-toxic gas which is six times more dense than air. It is used to replace air between the glass panes to reduce temperature transfer.

Low-emittance (Low-E) coatings are virtually invisible, metallic oxide layers deposited on a glazing surface primarily to reduce the U-factor by suppressing radiative heat flow. Coating a glass surface with a low-emittance material will significantly reduce the amount of radiant heat transfer, thus lowering the total heat flow through the window. Argon is an inert gas used by manufacturers in advanced, multi-pane windows.

Yes, Malbrook Conservatories and Orangeries offer a variety of glass treatments to comply with buildings regulations and specific site requirements.

Argon gas is colourless, odourless, non-toxic, non corrosive and non-flammable. Argon occurs naturally in the atmosphere, making up about 1% of the air we breath. It is about 30% less thermally conductive than air and is therefore used in sealed units to reduce heat loss or heat gain. Argon is most commonly combined with Low-E glass and replaces the air between the two panes of glass in sealed units.

The term Low-E glass is an abbreviation for Low-emissivity glass. This glass is made with a coating on the glass which reflects heat (energy) waves. There are basically two types, hard coat Low-E and soft coat Low-E, and they perform differently. Both are good at keeping the heat inside your home, and both will keep some heat from entering through the glass.

Low E stands for low emissitivity. It is a technologically advanced glass that utilizes a microscopic coating to reflect heat and block ultraviolet rays. To learn more click on the "Low E" link.

With double Low E glass, the coating is applied to both interior surfaces of the two panes of glass. With single Low E glass, the placement of the Low E treated surface must either favor energy efficiency in the winter or the summer, but not both. In our climate, the placement of the Low E surface is placed on the pane of glass nearest the interior and favors keeping winter heat inside. However, single Low E glass is still very effective in the summer.

Low-e glass is short for low-emissivity glass. It has a very thin coat of material on the glass to make it more efficient, especially in very sunny, hot areas. It helps reflect standing heat away from the surface of the glass, keeping unwanted heat out in the summer and desired heat inside in the winter. Low-e glass is the most cost effective way to increase the efficiency of your windows.

Yes, we tint low-E glass all the time. Even though the glass has a low Emissive coating on the glass, it is usually coated on the surface of the glass in between the airspace of the two inside panes of glass. This gives some heat loss reduction, but does little to reduce excessive heat or glare control. Plus, Low-E glass has no UV coatings to help reduce fading. There is another low-E glass that is rare but has the coating on the interior facing glass.