Do Andersen windows have low E glass?
Do Andersen windows have low E glass?
High-Performance™ glass for 200 and 400 Series product. Original High-Performance glass with improved energy efficiency. Available replacement glass options: Low-E glass – outstanding overall performance for climates where both heating and cooling costs are a concern.
Do Anderson windows have UV protection?
Our standard glass option blocks 84% of UV light from entering your home without compromising the amount of natural light that penetrates. It allows 42% of solar heat to enter and has a 0.25 U-factor, which meets the requirements of all U.S. climate zones.
Are Andersen windows argon filled?
Argon Gas Blend—We use argon gas blend as fill in for our double-glazed windows. This cost-effective but high-performing option provides great heat resistance and insulation, boosting your home’s thermal comfort.
What is passive sun glass?
PassiveSun® glass allows sunlight to enter the home (solar heat gain) with minimal heat loss back through the glass. When comparing room-side center of glass temperatures during a typical winter, the surface of the PassiveSun® glass is warmer than that of the most common glass types.
Does Andersen use Cardinal glass?
Cardinal glass is featured in the most top of the line products like Andersen, Pella, Windsor, Marvin, Milgard, Fleetwood, Amsco, etc. In fact, we sell 20 brands of windows and doors and all of these brands use Cardinal glass in their products.
What do Low-E windows do?
Low-E coatings have been developed to minimize the amount of ultraviolet and infrared light that can pass through glass without compromising the amount of visible light that is transmitted. When heat or light energy is absorbed by glass, it is either shifted away by moving air or re-radiated by the glass surface.
What is Low-E Sun glass?
Low-E (‘low-emissive’) glass reflects heat in the summer and helps keep heat inside in the winter, making this a good choice in climates where both heating and cooling costs are a concern.
What is the difference between Low-E and low E4?
The Low-E4 glass that Windows by Andersen uses is a step up from the regular Low-E glass. The Low-E4 glass has more layers of coating, allowing it to control the UV rays better. It allows for the visible light to come through, but prevents the rays associated with solar heat gain.
What companies use Cardinal Glass?
Which low-e glass is best?
The ultimate performance glass, Low-E 366 provides the highest levels of year-round comfort and greatest energy savings. Its patented coating offers an ideal balance of solar control and high visibility. Blocking up to 95% of the sun’s damaging rays, Low-E 366 glass sets a new standard in energy performance.
How important is low-e glass?
Low-E glass can help reduce energy costs by reducing the amount of heat that leaves and enters the home on a summer or winter day. During the summer, low-E glass shuts hot air out of the home. During the winter, low-E glass keeps warm air in the home to reduce the burden on the furnace.
What is the difference between smartsun™ and low-E glass?
Available on: Low-E glass is available on all Andersen products. SmartSun™ glass gives you the benefits of Low-E glass, plus it helps shield your home from the sun’s heat and filters out 95% of harmful UV rays while letting sunlight shine through.
What is renewal by Andersen smartsun®?
Our newest glass option, High-Performance Low-E4® SmartSunTM, is Renewal by Andersen’s most energy-efficient glass ever. Additionally, SmartSun glass also blocks an amazing 95% of harmful UV rays, helping to protect furniture, carpets and wall coverings. CONTACT US TODAY!
What are the glass performance options for Andersen Products?
Additional glass performance options include SmartSun™ glass that blocks 95% of the sun’s harmful UV rays and PassiveSun™ glass that brings the heat from sunlight into your home. Check with your Andersen dealer for glass options that make Andersen products ENERGY STAR® V 6.0 certified in your area.
What is low-e4 sun glass?
Low-E4® Sun glass provides less visibility, but also allows less heat and light into the home. Both glass types allow greater control over your heating and cooling costs. Compare these glass types to the other Glass Types Available for Andersen® Windows and Patio Doors.
