No matter the season, installing impact windows and doors will help foster a more energy-efficient home.
With so many options available, it can quickly become complex when deciding which glass package or framing material to choose from.
Adding a simple tint or Low-E coating to your impact window and door selections allows you to drastically reduce your energy bills and improve your energy performance.
Low-E windows are not the same as having tinted windows because their energy performance and ratings are different. Likewise, you cannot tint a Low-E coated window and vice versa.
Tinted windows help reduce the amount of heat intrusion from filtering through your windows and doors. And Low-E coatings are applied to the internal glass to separate both heat and light energy.
“Tinted windows and doors help reduce the amount of heat and light transfer, while low-E glass coatings reflect the heat back to the source allowing the short wave light to pass through for natural illumination.” - Eastern Architectural Systems
There are several benefits of choosing to add a Low-E coating to your windows. Some of which include:
There are two types of Low-E coatings you may choose to install in your home.
This type has three silver coatings which means it has more energy-efficient properties and the best energy values in the market.
A hard coat Low-E coating typically only has one layer of silver coating applied. In contrast to a tinted window, this coating allows you to still enjoy natural illumination in the room while avoiding harmful UV ray damages.
If you want to improve your home’s energy efficiency and reduce your energy bills, then installing impact glass windows with a tint or a Low-E coating is the way to go.
Not sure which is the best choice for your home, budget, and lifestyle? Chat with a window and door dealer near you or learn more about your window options by clicking the button below to download our shopping guide.