The lowdown on Low-E

By Michael R Fomroy Director of Product Development Morsan Products Ltd.

with the Low-E glass would fall somewhere in between the double and tripleglazed doors insulated with conventional clear glass.

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Low-E glass insulates against heat and cold...cuts color fading by screening out ultraviolet rays ...thin metallic coating prcvides protection, yetoffers full visibility...payback and comfort are good selling points.

Lcnv-Emissivity glass has been used for several years in Europe and has gained widespread acceptance in the United States as energy conservation became a greater priority. As a general rule, door manufacturers offer Low-E glass with I lite units that feature large expanses of glass. Since Low-E glass is not available in small sizes, companies can not offer this product with French doors.

The Morgan sliding patio door, as an ties 0f a triple-glazed conventional sash door. Used in large expanses, it offers full visibility from inside and protection from heat, cold and ultraviolet ravs. example, features a full expanse ofglass allowing an unintemrpted view of the outside. Unis up to 2 feet wide are available with l,ow-E glass. Equally as popular for their full view ofthe outside are the swinging patio doors which also come with a range of options, including Low-E insulated glass. These doors often come with removable grilles to simulate the appearance of French doors.

Single doors, double doors and triple doors are available with Low-E glass. Indeed, entire rooms, such as Florida rooms or sun rooms, can be enclosed by either swinging or sliding glass patio doors. To maximize their effectiveness, they can be insulated with Low-E glass.

Low-E glass can also be used with architecturally appealing sash doors. The wood doors feature a combination of heavy panel designs on the bottom half and Low-E glass above. Doors with two, three or four panels, or the classical crossbuck design, can be specified with Low-E glass. The warmth and natural insulating qualities of wood complement the energy saving features ofthe insulated glass door.

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