Detailed Product Description

Low 'E' Glass Benefits

Low emissivity glass is recognised by the Energy Saving Trust as significantly reducing heat loss. It can help windows achieve the Window Energy rating level C that they need to obtain Energy Saving Recommended status. Energy Efficiency is an Energy Saving Trust Initiative backed by Government.

What makes Low 'E' Glass the ideal solution?

Low 'E' Glass usually forms the inner pane of a double glazing unit, and has a special 'low emissivity' (low E) coating which is a good relector of long wave radiation (heat). This allows less heat to escape through your windows because it reflects heat from fires and radiators back into your home.

At the same time low 'E' Glass lets the sun's heat through your window contributing to its energy efficiency. This free heat from the sun is known as passive solar gain. So, whilst offering positive benefits for the environment, this alos has great benefits for you.

Why the Government insists you have energy efficient windows

In recent years, a great deal of importance has been placed on damage to the environment, and in particular the harmful effects of 'greenhouse' gases.  One way has been through stricter Building Regulations concerning energy efficiency.

'Low emissivity' (low E) glass is designed to reflect heat back into a building, greatly improving its thermal efficiency and also maximising the use of the available heat from the sun, thereby helping to meet these new regulations.