Choosing the Right Glass When You Need Emergency Glass Repair
If you need emergency glass repair for a broken window at home, you don't want to be in such a rush to get the job done that you don't take time to choose the best type of glass for your home's windows. Windows help to insulate a home so you keep in your heating and air conditioning, and also help to keep noise out. They also provide protection from the sun's harmful UV rays, but only if you invest in quality windows. Note a few tips for deciding the best type of window you can choose for your home when you need emergency glass repair.
1. Glazing
The type of glazing you need for windows will be determined by your climate and how much insulation you want your windows to provide, as well as your budget. Single glazed windows may be appropriate for historical homes where double and triple glazing was not common; single glazed have little insulating properties but may fit the older style of the home. For maximum efficiency, you want triple glazed windows with argon gas as the insulator in between the glazing. Glazing with air between the panes isn't as efficient as argon, so note your budget and invest in the highest glazing with the best insulating properties you can afford.
2. Low-E glass
The term Low-E is used for anything that light can pass through, such as glass. This refers to a microscopic coating of a silver or metallic element that is added to glass in order to deflect the sun's UV rays rather than let them pass through. Choosing Low-E glass means that your home is less likely to trap heat from the outside and, with fewer UV rays passing through your windows, you won't see your furniture, carpeting, and plants get damaged from bright sunlight. Consider this option especially for homes that get a lot of direct sunlight.
3. Grilles
Grilles are decorative bars added to panes of glass to divide them into smaller panes. If your old window had grilles, it's important to note if you want airspace grilles, which are constructed inside the glass itself, or perimeter grilles. These are added to the outside of the glass with a snap-in design. This can make it easier to clean the glass around the grilles, but if your replacement window is matching other windows in the home, be sure you choose the grille option that is already found on the other windows.
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