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RESIDENTIAL: Product Performance
ON EVERY DIMENSION OF GLASS PERFORMANCE
ECO GLASS | HM OUTPERFORMS LOW-E GLASS.
Energy Efficiency:
- R-Values of R-5 to R-14
- 3/4" to 1 1/2" glass units
- Argon or Krypton gas fills or a combination of Krypton and Xenon.
- 6 different films to "tune" your window performance for North/South/East/West exposure.
- Low-E R-Values range from R-2 to R-5.
UV Protection:
- Block's 99.5% of the sun's damaging UV rays.
- No other insulating glass does that!
- Dramatically reduces "fading" curtains, carpeting and furnishings
- Protects your valuable possessions.
- Low-E glass offers no UV protection.
Comfort:
- Glass is warm to the touch.
- Sit closer to the window.
- No winter chill. No summer “campfire” effect.
- Eliminates the need (and expense) of perimeter heaters.
Condensation Control:
- 50% better thermal performance than LowE glass.
- Reduces the damage caused by condensation and extends the life of the windows.
Noise Control:
- Compare the Sound Transmission Ratings (STC) you get from ECO GLASS | HM.
| Noise Control |
STC Ratings |
| Traditional double pane glass |
29 |
| Solid 1/2" gypsum wall |
36 |
| ECO GLASS | HM |
43 to 49 |
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Sloped Glazing:
Compare thermal performance on sloped glazing. ECO GLASS | HM retains 96% of its thermal protection versus Low-E glass which retains only 54%.
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