Glazing, or window glass, is arguably the most important part of any window. Aside from occupying the largest window surface areas, the right glazing offers benefits that include beautiful views and energy savings. Let Renewal by Andersen® of Atlanta, your leading window replacement contractor, share with you the qualities of our glass packages.
Why Choose Dual Panel Glass?
Glass is an excellent heat conductor, which, for most applications like glass cookware, is a good thing. But when used as window glazing, a single layer of glass allows thermal transfer, which results in heat loss during winter and heat gain during summer. When this happens, the indoor heating and air conditioning systems consume more energy to compensate, resulting in high energy bills.
Insulation as it is used in exterior walls, atticnbspand window frames can’t be used on glazing, primarily because it’s opaque. The most effective solution is dual panel glazing. The air space between two glass panels, separated by a non-conducting spacer, minimizes contact between the interior and exterior surfaces, dramatically reducing conductivity. This, along with other features like insulated window frames, should be a major window replacement consideration because of the potential energy savings.
Renewal by Andersen Glass Packages
Dual panel glazing comes standard in all Renewal by Andersen replacement windows. In addition to its effective insulation that minimizes thermal transfer, our glass packages also feature low-emissivity (Low-E) coatings that block harmful UV and infrared rays, along with an exterior metal oxide coating that reduces water spotting up to 99 when activated by sunlight. The air space between the glass panels can be optionally filled with our custom argon gas blend for effective insulation. We offer two glass packages:
High Performance™ Low-E4® glass – Our standard glass package features up to 45 better energy efficiency in winter and up to 56 in summer compared to ordinary dual pane glass. It can block up to 83 of UV rays.
If you would like to know more about our glass packages, or other features that make our replacement windows the best on the market, call Renewal by Andersen® of Atlanta today at (866) 609-5033. You can also fill out our contact form to schedule a free estimate and in-home consultation. We serve many areas in and near Atlanta.
