Low-E Glass

low-emissivity glass

What is low-emissivity glass?

Low-emissivity glass (or low-e glass as it is commonly referred to) is a type of energy-efficient glass designed to prevent heat escaping out through your windows to the cold outdoors.

Unfortunately, many older double glazed units do not contain low-e glass and are therefore not as energy-efficient as they could be. By replacing your existing window glass with low-e glazing, you can improve the energy efficiency of your home, reduce your monthly bills and decrease the size of your carbon footprint.

FTCGLASS offers a range of single low-emissivity glass products and units.

Save money with low-e glazing

By installing low-e windows, you can significantly improve your Window Energy Ratings and reduce the amount of energy lost through your windows by up to 75%! Considering these figures and the cost of fuel today, it is easy to see why more and more people are opting for A+ rated windows by incorporating low-e glass into their existing window frames.

Low-e glass is essential for rooms or buildings with a high proportion of windows or glass doors, such as conservatories and sun rooms. The use of low-e glazing helps to retain heat even in winter, allowing you to comfortably use these rooms for more months of the year. Low-e glass is also recommended for north or east facing windows, where a larger proportion of heat loss would be expected.

Hard coated(on-line) low-e glass
Hard-coated, low-emissivity glass for use in single and double glazing.

Prized for its ease of use :

• toughenable
• no edge stripping needed
• very long shelf life
• very hard coating

its aesthetics and performance:

• neutral appearance
• good light transmission
• low light reflection
• Low-emissivity up to Ug = 1.5

Multiple applications in residential and commercial buildings (in double glazing - position 3) and domestic appliances

ADVANTAGES

• Valued for its aesthetic qualities: neutral, high level of light transmission and low level of reflection
• Easy to use: can be processed in all ways including toughening and bending. Can be used in single glazing thanks to its pyrolytic coating.