Low-e glass is an increasingly popular choice for windows, but many people are unfamiliar with how they actually work. Short for low emissivity, low-e glass reduces the amount of ultraviolet and infrared light that enters a window while still allowing visible light to filter through. It works by covering the glass with a microscopic coating that reflects long-wave infrared energy (heat) off the surface of the window. In addition to preventing temperatures from climbing too high in warm weather, low-e glass also helps keep homes warmer in winter by reflecting heat back to the inside as it tries to escape.
Over the past 30 years, First Texas Homes has built a home building business dedicated to high-caliber customer service and affordable luxury homes. The company has stayed ahead of curve in terms of energy efficiency as well, outfitting its homes with the latest technologies. Since November 30, 2009, all First Texas Homes have been built with double-paned, insulated, low-e glass, to lower costs and protect home interiors from damaging UV rays.
Low-e glass is an increasingly popular choice for windows, but many people are unfamiliar with how they actually work. Short for low emissivity, low-e glass reduces the amount of ultraviolet and infrared light that enters a window while still allowing visible light to filter through. It works by covering the glass with a microscopic coating that reflects long-wave infrared energy (heat) off the surface of the window. In addition to preventing temperatures from climbing too high in warm weather, low-e glass also helps keep homes warmer in winter by reflecting heat back to the inside as it tries to escape.
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