Triple Glazed Windows
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=== Low E Coatings === | === Low E Coatings === | ||
− | A "Low-Emittance" -- Low-E -- coating is a virtually invisible, metallic layer of oxide which is coated onto a window surface. Low E | + | A "Low-Emittance" -- Low-E -- coating is a virtually invisible, metallic or metal layer of oxide which is coated onto a window surface. Low E coating reduces the U-factor of the window through a process that suppresses radiative heat flow. A Low-E coating adds significantly to window's thermal performance. The Low-E coating is applied to the outer layer of a triple glazed window. |
== Window Styles == | == Window Styles == | ||
Triple glazing is available for all replacement window styles including windows with special architectural shapes, fixed windows and conventional operating sliding and hinged windows. | Triple glazing is available for all replacement window styles including windows with special architectural shapes, fixed windows and conventional operating sliding and hinged windows. | ||
− | Customers should insure that the framing material chosen for a triple glazed window is strong enough to support the added weight of | + | Customers should insure that the framing material chosen for a triple glazed window is strong enough to support the added weight of a triple glazed window, particularly if the window is a large application. |
== Glazing Options == | == Glazing Options == | ||
− | Triple glazing is available | + | Triple glazing is available for all types of replacement window glazing including windows that include clear glass, laminated glass, tempered glass, tinted glass or patterned privacy glass. |
== Purchase == | == Purchase == | ||
− | Many window manufacturers offer triple pane windows. | + | Many window manufacturers offer the option of triple pane windows for replacement window purchase. This alternative is more widely available in extreme climates in which triple glazed windows are indicated. |
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[[Category:Replacement Windows]] | [[Category:Replacement Windows]] |