Updating old windows with energy efficient ones is a sure way of spending some money to save more money, especially when remodeling your home.
Even though glass windows and other glass products have been manufactured for decades now, the glass industry has improved them significantly.
For instance, you can now find glass windows with glazes and coatings. Although you can’t see the glazes and coatings with your naked eyes, they’re there and they do make a great difference in the heating and cooling effect of your home.
What Are Glass Coatings?
In simple terms, glass coatings or glazes are thin layers of a special material that is added onto a regular glass pane.
The extra layer is extremely thin such that they are not visible with the naked eyes. Although you’ll not see what’s happening, the layers change the kind of light going through the window.
Glass Coatings Filter Harmful UV Light
There are two kinds of natural light that are invisible to the naked human high. These are ultraviolet (UV) and infrared light.
For you to see the outside, you only need to receive visible light through the window. Properly coated or glazed windows allow visible light and block UV and infrared light.
UV light contributes significantly to fading in paintings, furniture, and wallpapers that get direct sunlight through the windows. It’s also good to note that infrared light adds heat into a room. By blocking unnecessary types of light, you’ll feel more comfortable at home during both winter and summer.
Benefits of Using Low-Emissivity Glass
There are many types of glazed glass windows to choose from. When choosing glazed windows, ensure you check their U-Value rating. U-Value is the rate at which a glazed glass window allows heat transfer.
In case the U-Value is very low, then the window transfers heat slowly, thereby retaining heat in your home during winter and keeping it outside during summer. Low-emissivity glass is an ideal type of glazing for keeping heat and UV light outside.
The energy efficiency of low-emissivity glass can be enhanced by adding argon gas. Basically, argon gas is added between two glass panes. It works by slowing the rate of heat transfer since it’s heavier than regular air.
At AFG Glass, we only deal with Energy Star glass products, meaning that all our products are energy-efficient. In case you want to replace your windows with an energy-efficient option, contact us right away for high-quality products and service. We serve the entire Sydney area.
