Last week I wrote about the early strategies window manufacturers employed to improve energy performance: adding extra layers of glass and increasing the thickness of the airspace between the layers ...

Green energy is not only about building sustainable clean energy products to protect the planet, it is also about energy efficiency--and that impacts the homeowner right in the pocketbook. As with ...

Window replacement companies love to throw around big numbers - "save up to 40% on heating costs!" or "cut your energy bills in half!" These claims sound great, but they're usually based on replacing ...

The replacement windows I'm considering buying come with the option of using argon gas to boost their energy efficiency. Should I spend more to get the argon gas? It is generally not a good investment ...

Q: Can low-E/argon gas be put in a window when the seal is broken, instead of replacing the entire window? A: Let’s start by clarifying the purpose of low-E and argon gas. Low-E (low-emissivity) ...

This course will enable you to be able to define the solar energy spectrum and common glass performance measures, discuss the manufacturing processes for pyrolytic and MSVD low-e coatings, identify ...

This state of the art invention represents the next generation of Low-E window film technology for the modern sustainable home and building, helping all occupants to enjoy maximum comfort and energy ...

They're reflections from a window strong enough to melt siding on homes and even start fires. It's an issue with energy efficient windows that 5 On Your Side has investigated for years. Now, a ...

Architects Newspaper recently shared some surprising news suggesting that new low-E windows could be responsible for melting the vinyl siding on neighboring homes. Reflections from the windows are ...

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