Improved Glass Insulation

Low-E (Low-Emissivity) glass was developed as a response to modern energy-saving requirements. This glass minimises ultraviolet and infrared light transmittance, without affecting levels of visible light in your home. Low-E (Low-Emissivity) glass coatings have been developed as a response to the amount of heat and energy that is leaked through the windows in homes. Low-E glass minimizes the amount of ultraviolet and infrared light that is allowed to pass through the pane, without affecting the transmittance of visible light.

When glass absorbs heat and light energy, it is either dissipated by moving air or reflected by the glass’ surface. The ability for any material to radiate energy is known as emissivity. Generally speaking, highly reflective materials have a low emissivity, and darker toned materials have a high emissivity.

All materials, including windows, radiate heat in the form of long-wave, infrared energy, depending on the emissivity and temperature of their surface.

Glass is a major contributor to a building’s energy footprint, and with evermore pressure to meet high energy-rating demands, the market has seen a push towards the availability and use of insulated glass products and energy glass products to achieve high these performance requirements.

For remote communities to keep maintenance low these products can be laminated for additional strength and insulating properties.