Low e or low emissivity coating is a unique microscopic glaze that helps minimize the amount of ultraviolet infrared and visible light from penetrating the glass keeping you cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter.
Low e and argon gas windows.
The result is improved thermal insulation efficiency.
Almost all thermal windows today use some type of gas fill so the benefits of argon are similar for most new thermal windows.
Argon gas windows are energy efficient due to the density of argon gas being heavier than oxygen.
Since argon gas is denser than air it contributes to the captive air in double pane windows.
By keeping the heat or cold air inside the house the windows provide a better insulator than windows with oxygen between the panes.
Argon gas is actually very common.
As well it limits the escape of heat outward.
An energy efficient thermopane window with low e argon means that during colder seasons the window allows the sun s rays to penetrate into the home letting in heat and light.
This means that regardless of the outside temperature climate or season low e glass helps reduce the costs needed to heat or cool your home by using the rays from the sun to your advantage.
Regardless of the season low e argon gas windows ensure the climate is stable in your home.
And remember to cater your window decisions around your climate zone.
In the warmer summer months the windows limit the amount of seasonal heat as well as that produced by various sources paved driveway vehicles etc from entering while nonetheless allowing the light in.
Benefits of argon gas in windows.
Combining low e with multiple panes of glass and gas fills such as argon or krypton increases energy efficiency even more.