Glass Technology
How impact glass works
Impact (laminated) glass
Laminated means two lites of glass with a tough interlayer in between. If the glass cracks, it stays put in the frame.
PVB — Polyvinyl Butyral. The standard architectural interlayer.
SGP — Ionoplast interlayer. Bonded directly between two layers of glass for superior protection. The rigid interlayer minimizes deflection.
Low-E glass
It's an invisible coating on the glass that lets the daylight in but bounces a lot of the sun's heat and UV back outside. You keep the view, and your AC doesn't work as hard.
Insulated laminated glass
It's the same laminated impact glass that holds together in a storm, plus a sealed air space and one more pane of glass. That air space slows heat coming in and helps keep outside noise out, so the house stays cooler and quieter.
WINDOW TYPES
Find the right window
Horizontal Roller
Slides side to side.
Single Hung
Bottom sash slides up.
Casement
Hinged on the side.
Fixed Casement
Casement look, doesn't open.
Fixed (Picture) Window
Doesn't open.
Awning / Projected
Hinged at the top.
DOOR TYPES
Find the right door
Sliding Glass Door
Panels slide side to side.
French Door
Hinged doors that swing open.
Garage Door
Panels lift straight up.
My favorite combo: a black frame with clear Low-E glass.
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