The window glass is one of the key components of an energy-efficient window. Together with the right framing material, such a window helps ensure indoor comfort and lower your heating and cooling usage during winter and summer.
Renewal by Andersen of Rapid City, your replacement window installation pros, offers glass packages that have key features concerning visible light transfer and ultraviolet (UV) protection, among other things. Here’s a detailed look at each of them:
High-Performance™ Low-E4® Glass
This is Renewal by Andersen’s standard offering. It features a low emissivity (low-E) coating that blocks up to 83% of harmful UV rays. Compared with typical dual-pane glass, this glass package is up to 56% percent more energy-efficient in summer and up to 45% in winter. Choose this glass package to cut your energy consumption up to 25%.
High-Performance™ Low E4® SmartSun™ Glass
Considered the most energy-efficient glass option that Renewal by Andersen offers, it can be your top choice especially if you want to pursue a picture window installation. It can block the sun’s heat while allowing as much sunlight as clear glass. You don’t have to worry about fading furniture or fixtures in your interior since it can block up to 95% of the harmful UV rays. Additionally, it has the company’s highest efficiency rating in cool weather among all other glass packages.
High-Performance™ Low-E4® Sun™ Glass
This glass package provides the same benefits as the SmartSun one. The only difference here lies on its subtle exterior tint that acts as a buffer against the sun’s intense brightness. With this installed on your custom windows, you can also enjoy cooler indoors. It has the highest rating against solar heat gain coming through the glass, allowing your home to feel cooler during summer.
Trust Renewal by Andersen of Rapid City for your window needs. To learn more about double hung window repair and our other window installation services, you can call us at (605) 341-7831. You may also fill out our contact form for a free, in-home consultation. Our service area covers Rapid City, SD.
