Glass Types and Styles

 Low E glass essentially is standard clear glass with a microscopic, transparent coating on its surface that is better at reflecting heat than the glass itself. The "E" stands for emissivity, which allows a material(in this case, the coating) to radiate energy. Which means Homes with Low E glass windows are able to keep the heat in during cold winter months and keep the heat out in those hot summer months which results in having lower U values in your home 

 Low-Iron Glass also is a type of high-clarity glass that is made from silica with very low amounts of iron. This low level of iron removes the greenish-blue tint that can be seen especially on larger and thicker sizes of glass  

 Toughened glass, also known as tempered glass or safety glass, is a type of glass that's been heat treated to make it stronger and safer than regular glass. Toughened glass is made by heating glass to a high temperature and then rapidly cooling it with jets of air. This process creates compressive stress in the glass, Making it up to five times stronger than regular glass. When toughened glass breaks, it shatters into small, blunt pieces instead of sharp shards. which makes it safer as there is less risk of injury from broken glass. Toughened glass is often used in windows and doors especially in vulnerable areas of the building 

Laminated glass is a type of safety glass consisting of two or more layers of glass with one or more thin polymer interlayers between them. This glass holds together when shattered as the strength of the polymer layer bonds the glass together preventing the glass breaking into large sharp pieces 

Argon is a gas that's injected into the space between the panes of double and triple glazed units to improve their energy efficiency and performance. Argon is Denser and heavier than air, which slows down the movement of warm air and helps keep the heat in. Argon can improve a double glazed windows u values, or energy rating by over 30%. Argon's density and weight prevent condensation. Argon is nonreactive, which helps ensure the windows stay effective for longer. 

Leaded glass units are windows that combine traditional leaded glass designs with modern double glazing to improve energy efficiency. Leaded nits come in a wide range of styles including Diamond lead, Square lead, Queen Anne lead or special designs 

Georgian Glass is a type of glass which has upvc bars fitted inside a double or triple glazed unit. Creating the illusion of individual panes of glass. This style of window was popular in the Georgian era, Hence the name, and has remained popular due to its timeless aesthetic appeal.