Browse Forums Windows & Doors 1 Jan 20, 2015 11:04 am Apologies if there is a thread on this already, when I searched Low-E it wouldn't return any results. Hi there I have a couple of questions around Low-E glazing maybe you can share your thoughts on. I’m considering it for my northern windows and sliding door. When we first move in these windows will not be shaded by any larger eaves or pergola but in time I’d like to plant some deciduous trees or have a shade sail. I’d like clear glass because I want to retain the bright light airy look especially in the open plan living which is about 11m x 5 m. However, I’ve have been told that the neutral (ever so slight grey tint) is better because it will help stop fading etc, and if I use clear it will effectively act like a blanket if the windows are not shaded. Which makes me think what’s the point? Isn’t the point of Low-E glazing to reduce a bit of the incoming solar heat gain and therefore reduce transmission of heat across/through the glass to provide a slightly cooler inside during summer, and help retain your heating inside during winter? Also, I don’t really want to go ‘neutral’ because I don’t want to see a colour change from the outside of the house between north side and east/west windows for example. Also I have concerns if i'm standing in one part of house and see the "neautral" Low E in the open plan part if I would notice the plain windows in another room (like theatre or study). I’m not worried about floor fading, or fabric fading from UV. Ideas appreciated as to whether ‘clear’ Low-E glazing is still better than stock standard glazing. This is one of the reasons I decided to go overseas for my double glazed windows. As the builder indicated, he's worked on many upmarket builds, these were the most well… 13 19077 For your reference Performance Labels: Window assemblies in housing, except timber windows, must be labelled so the label can be seen when it is in situ. For timber… 6 7674 4 6193 |