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PRODUCTS / WINDOWS / GLASS

PRODUCT Low-E only adds about 10% to the cost of an average window package and can offer
HIGHLIGHT: between 35%-105% better insulating value.

ENERGY EFFICIENT GLASS OPTIONS:

DUAL PANE LOW-E LOW-E INSIDE
INSIDE
These windows have two panes of glass Applied to the glass surface, Low-E (low OUTSIDE
with no special coating applied. The dual emissivity) is a clear coating that reduces OUTSIDE
panes of glass are spaced a ½ inch apart, heat loss by reflecting furnace heat
and the air between the panes acts as an back into a room. It also allows a large Minimal amount of INTERIOR
insulation barrier, making your windows percentage of outside solar energy to pass escaped heat HEAT
more energy efficient. through the glass into your home. This Minimal amount of INTERIOR
coating is most beneficial in the winter, escaped heat HEAT
TRIPLE PANE since the heat provided by the sun can Heat reflected back
reduce the demands on your furnace. SUNSTOP into your home
A step up from dual pane is triple pane When combined with dual or triple pane OUTSIDE Heat reflected back
glass. Also spaced a ½ inch apart, these glass, Low-E can offer between 35%-105% into your home
three panes provide more insulation better insulating values than non Low-E OUTSIDE
than dual pane when it comes to energy glass. No other coating has a greater INSIDE
efficiency. This helps lower heating costs, impact on reducing heating bills and INSIDE
virtually eliminates condensation and also improving the overall comfort of a home.
acts as an excellent sound barrier, giving Minimal
your home added privacy. SUNSTOP solar heat
Mpineinmeatrlation
ARGON GAS SunStop uses two layers of Low-E coating solar heat
over top one another to block out the penetration
Argon gas is an inert gas—non-toxic, clear sun’s heat, light and UV rays. Perfect
and odourless. Used to fill the space for south and west facing windows, Solar heat blocked
between panes of glass, argon gas this coating keeps your home cool and from entering home
minimizes convective currents that occur comfortable in the summer to help Solar heat blocked
between glass panes. This reduces the reduce air conditioning costs. SunStop from entering home
tendency for glass to collect frost on cold also improves the insulation properties of
winter days and improves the insulation glass to help keep your home warmer in
quality of your windows. the winter when compared to clear glass.

DID YOU KNOW? ENERGY STAR® qualified windows can reduce your energy costs by up to 16%.

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