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How Does “Low-E Glass” Help Save Money?
Low E Glass: What Largo Should Know
Low-E Glass Helps Reduce Your Energy Costs
Because Low-E windows help reflect away hot UV and infrared light from your home, your air conditioning doesn’t have to work as hard. This, in turn, helps you reduce your monthly AC costs.
Passive Low-E vs Solar Low-E Glass
There are two kinds of Low-E glass: Passive and Solar Control. Passive glass actually increases solar heat gain, which is bad for Tampa homes. Make sure you get Solar Low-E glass.
How to Take Care of Low-E Glass
When cleaning low e glass, it’s important to avoid harsh chemicals like ammonia or using abrasive wiping tools. Use soft, lint-free cloths with water or a mild glass cleaner formulated for gentleness.
Low-E Glass Windows for Largo
Impact Windows
Double Hung Windows
Sliding Windows
Picture Windows
Casement Windows
Awning Windows
Bay Windows
Custom Windows
Low E Glass Doors
Beyond replacing your aging windows, it can help to swap out your doors for more energy-efficient versions, too! Get doors and sidelights that incorporate Low-E glass to let in the light without letting in the heat!
Largo Low E Glass Doors
Sliding Glass Doors
Standard Sliding Patio Doors
Pocket Sliding Doors
Bi-Parting Doors
Exterior Doors
Entry Doors
Double Entry Doors
French Doors
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Low-E Glass Windows FAQs
What Is the Downside of Low-E Glass?
A lot of consumers wonder “what’s the catch?” when they hear about the energy efficiency benefits of using windows with a low-e coating.
The biggest ‘downside’ to using low-e glass windows and doors is that they’ll have a higher upfront cost than identical windows and doors that don’t have the special coating. However, this ‘disadvantage’ is more than balanced out by the long-term savings that installing energy-efficient glass windows and doors can have for a Florida home.
The other downside is that, because the low emissivity properties of this glass is due to a coating, special care needs to be taken to protect the coating. Avoid using ammonia-based cleaners that may strip the coating.
Low-E Glass vs Clear Glass: Which Is Better?
In terms of energy efficiency, low emissivity (low-e) glass is clearly better than regular glass. It blocks out the UV and infrared light rays that make your house hotter, which means your AC system doesn’t have to work as hard to keep your home cool.
Clear glass lets in the light and the radiation that makes your home hotter. If you want to keep cool, then your air conditioning system will need to work harder to maintain a comfortable temperature, raising your energy costs.
In almost all other aspects, Low-e and clear glass are the same. The only ‘advantages’ of clear, untreated glass are its lower initial cost and its clarity. The first will be offset over time as your home energy consumption is reduced by the low-e coating and the latter is a matter of pure personal preference.
For almost every Florida home, we would strongly recommend low-e vs clear glass windows for the long-term savings they can provide.
Does Low-E Glass Look Different?
In many cases, yes. While Low-E glass doesn’t block natural light, the coating may give the glass a tinted or slightly reflective appearance. However, some manufacturers specialize in providing near-invisible low-e coatings that don’t impact the appearance of your windows.
How Long Do Low-E Glass Coatings Last?
In most cases, with proper care, a low-e glass coating on a window should last for as long as the window itself. On multi-layered glass windows and doors where the coating is on an interior glass pane, it should last until the window itself fails.
However, improper care can damage the coating. For example, using strong ammonia-based glass cleaning solutions and rough tools to wash the window may strip the coating if touched directly. Be sure to consult with your window installer to get proper care advice for your new windows.
Are There Different Types of Low-E Glass?
Yes. There are many different types of low e coatings for glass from different manufacturers. Some specialize in maximizing energy efficiency, others in making the glass look as clear as possible.
Also, there are two different varieties of low e coatings to know about: Passive and Solar Control.
- Passive Low-E coatings actually maximize the amount of solar energy being transferred into the home, reflecting warmth back inside to heat the house up. This is the kind of coating that would be used in more Northern climates where temperatures are typically lower for most of the year.
- Solar Control Low-E coatings reflect solar heat to keep it outside the home to keep it cooler throughout the year. This is the type of low e coating most often used in Florida since ours is a more tropical climate.
How Much Does Low-E Glass Cost?
The answer depends on the size of your window, the manufacturer, and the grade of low-e coating applied to your window. Adding a specialized coating will increase the cost of your new window or door.
For more specific pricing information, you would need to speak with a window installation expert who knows the size and style of window or door you’re looking to install.
Will Low-E Glass Meet ENERGY STAR Requirements?
Energy Star v7.0 has some strict requirements for windows, doors, and skylights. Using low-e glass in your window or door can help it meet these requirements, but that alone doesn’t guarantee compliance.
When buying new windows and doors, look at the U-Factor and Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) figures for that product to see if they meet the program’s requirements.
For windows in the southern U.S. to meet Energy Star v7.0 standards, they must have a U-factor of 0.32 or less and an SHGC of 0.23 or less. Door requirements would be 0.50 or lower U-factor and 0.25 or less SHGC.
Look for the ENERGY STAR mark on the product and verify it through the Energy Star product finder page.
Reasons to Get Low-E Windows from Karoly
So, why should you get your Largo home’s new energy-efficient windows and doors from Karoly? It’s because Karoly Windows:
Has 20+ Years of Experience. We’ve worked with homeowners throughout the greater Tampa Bay area for over 20 years, earning accolades and positive reviews for our dedication to quality and service.
Isn’t Beholden to a Single Manufacturer. We work with multiple window and door manufacturers so we can get the best deals on new windows and doors for your needs.
Does the Work the Right Way Every Time. Our installation techs are all in-house employees who are held to our company’s high standards. With Karoly, you never have to worry about an unskilled third-party contractor doing the job incorrectly. You get experienced techs who are on the Karoly payroll.
Specializes in Florida Residential Windows. We’re a locally-owned Florida-based business that specializes in windows and doors made for the Floridian market. We know the Florida Building Code and how to uphold it so you can trust your new windows to last.
Offers a Platinum Standard Lifetime Guarantee. We back every window installation with a lifetime guarantee that includes a 25-year installation warranty and a 50-year material warranty so you can have peace of mind.
Get your energy-efficient windows and doors from the most trusted window replacement company in Largo! Rest easy knowing that your new windows will protect your pocketbook from rising energy costs for decades to come.
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