Everything you need to know about Low E glasses

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Choosing the best glasses for our home can be a real hassle; we have to look at the price point and what the different kinds of windows currently on the market offer, and you have to make a list of pros and cons for all of them. One of the new and innovative windows on the market is low E glass and is a viable alternative to the traditional glass windows for your home. They are the windows of tomorrow in my opinion and are a good investment for your future home. So, without further ado, let’s get into this blog and learn more about low E glass and why you should or should choose them as your home’s glass window.

What are low E glasses?

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They look like your average glass window, but they have a layer of microscopic and transparent to their surface. This makes them reflect heat and have a lower emissivity than your standard glasses. Windows with a low E coating keep your home from getting too warm and reflect a higher portion of the heat off the house and keep it cooler. This is why it is one of the most ecologically friendly windows on the market. Any given home loses anywhere from 10 to 50% of energy through its doors and windows. According to studies, about 90% of this is lost through standard glass itself. This is where low E glasses can come in handy, they might be a bit pricier than their traditional counterpart, but with the amount you will save on energy, they will almost pay for themselves in the future.

They are a better alternative than tinted glass.

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It is a common myth that a comparatively less expensive roll of tinted film will work wonders for reducing light glaring and keep your space cooler, but while it does indeed reduce glare, it also makes a room significantly darker and won’t contribute to a cooler interior as they don’t reflect UV rays and heat-producing infrared. Tint films may be inexpensive, but they aren’t aesthetically pleasing to look at, and a better alternative than you give your the illusion and aesthetics of standard glass is low E windows. More often than not, you are better off choosing low E windows rather than their tinted counterparts.

Reduce UV damage

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Overexposure to UV light is a real issue that many homeowners face, especially if you live in Australia, where it gets scorching during summers. UV lights will damage your leather coaches and will make your wooden furniture look cheap and worn out. UV rays will leave no stones unturned and damage anything exposed to it for an extended period of time. This includes but is not limited to fabrics, photos, carpet. You can easily change your furniture, but overexposure to UV lights can be really damaging to pictures, and this is a memory and something that you can’t buy. Low E windows protect your home from the harmful effects of UV rays.

They are cost-effective

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Their initial price may be a little steep, but they pay for themselves in the long run, as I said earlier. While low E windows typically cost 15% more than your standard windows, they can reduce your energy usage by 30 to 50%. This more than makes it a viable option as a window alternative because you will save money with low E windows in the long run. They pay for themselves in no time and you will see a significant reduction in your electricity bill, especially during summers.

If you live in Melbourne, then you ought to call Glass Co Australia for all your glass needs. With nearly 3 decades of experience, they are one of the leading experts in the glass industry in Australia. We give our customers the best glass on the market because we believe that you deserve no less than perfect. So, why wait? Call them now and get the best glass window for your home now!

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