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What is Low-E Glass?

Low-E glass, or low-emissivity glass, is a specialist type of glass pane that’s designed with energy efficiency in mind, making it excellent for many different modern applications.

Indeed, thanks to a microscopic layer of particles, the glass is able to reflect infrared light back into the room, preventing heat loss. Simultaneously, it is also able to prevent as much UV radiation from entering the room through the glass, thereby minimizing the risk of materials fading over time – helping protect the property and its furnishings from damage.

Low-E insulated glass is rapidly becoming a more popular alternative to regular glass. It offers much the same aesthetic appeal as standard panes but without compromising your property’s energy efficiency. Low-E glass also offer architects a wide range of aesthetic options in terms of colors, allowing them to select the most appropriate look to suit their project.

What are the Benefits of Low-E Glass?

What is the Difference Between Low-E Glass and Regular Glass?

Applications of Low-E Glass

Low-E Glass Projects

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What are the Benefits of Low-E Glass?

There are a lot of benefits associated with Low-E glass, which may include the following points:

Better energy efficiency: One of the key perks of Low-E glass is that it can provide far superior energy efficiency compared to regular glass. Indeed, Low-E glass is unique in that it doesn’t allow as much infrared light to escape, which in turn helps keep heat inside the property. In doing so, it’s possible to substantially improve a home’s or commercial unit’s energy efficiency since substantially less energy is needed to keep the property warm.

Reduced UV damage: Did you know that Low-E glass not only blocks heat loss but also helps prevent UV radiation damage? With this thought in mind, it’s a potentially ideal solution for any windows that receive a heavy dose of UV – in other words, those that are directly in the sun’s path. This simple change could help prevent carpets and other soft furnishings from fading, thereby prolonging their overall appeal. It’s especially useful for items that can’t be replaced; in such scenarios, investing in quality windows is crucial.

Same aesthetic appeal: As a further benefit, it’s worth considering that Low-E glass offers all of the same aesthetic appeal as regular glass. As such, if you have been looking for a material that can provide brilliant features without compromising on quality or looks, Low-E glass could be a good option to consider.

Low-E Glass Specification

Combination classification	The type of the glass		The color of reflective	Visible light			U W/m'.K				(SC) Shading coefficien
				Transmitt ancerate	Refiectivty rate		Winter's night		Summer's daylime
				Transmitt ancerate	Outside	Inside	Air	Argon	Air	Argon
The combinalion of insulated glass	6YDT185E+12A+6C		Colorless	72	10	11	1.85	1.55	1.85	1.55	0.67
	6YDT170E+12A+6C		Blue grey	66	11	11	1.8	1.51	1.79	1.48	0.56
	6YDT160E+12A+6C		Blue grey	53	18	10	1.85	1.57	1.86	1.56	0.48
	6YDT150E+12A+6C		Blue grey	45	20	11	1.84	1.55	1.84	1.54	0.42
	6YDT140E+12A+6C		Dark grey	36	27	15	1.77	1.48	1.76	1.44	0.32
	6YDT1285E+12A+6C		Green	62	10	15	1.84	1.55	1.84	1.54	0.42
	6YDT1270E+12A+6C		Blue green	56	10	11	1.8	1.51	1.79	1.48	0.39
	6YDT1260E+12A+6C		Blue green	45	15	10	1.85	1.57	1.86	1.56	0.34
	6YDT1250E+12A+6C		Blue green	39	16	11	1.84	1.55	1.74	1.54	0.3
	6YDT1240E+12A+6C		Dark green	30	21	15	1.77	1.48	1.76	1.44	0.25
Monolithic glass	6YDT180A	Colorless		81	11	13		3.7		0.79
	6YDT170A	Light grey		68	9	11		4.1		0.68
	6YDT150A	Blue grey		52	7	10		4.4		0.58
The combination of laminated glass	6YDT180A+1.52PVB+6C		Colorless	78	10	11		3.5		0.7
	6YDT170A+1.52PVB+6C		Light grey	65	8	10		3.9		0.6
	6YDT150A+1.52PVB+6C		Blue grey	50	7	9		4.1		0.55

What is the Difference Between Low-E Glass and Regular Glass?

The primary practical difference between Low-E and regular glass comes in the form of energy efficiency. Since the form is designed to reduce the amount of heat transferred through the glass, it can offer an incredibly useful tool for cutting energy costs and improving comfort in a property. Contrastingly, regular glass allows a significant amount of heat to pass through, which can result in higher energy bills, especially during the winter months.

It’s not just energy efficiency that differs, though; Low-E glass is also more advanced at blocking UV light. While a small dose of ultraviolet light from the sun likely won’t do too much harm to a property’s furnishings, long-term exposure can lead to fading and damage. By blocking a significant amount of this radiation, Low-E panes are much more effective at protecting indoor furnishings, thereby keeping the property’s décor looking its best for as long as possible.

Thermal Insulating Performance of Low-E Glass

The type of the g lass	The color of	Visible light				Solar energy			U-value			Shading coefficien	Relative heat increase
		reflective Transmitt ancerate	Reflectivty rate			Transmitt ancerate	Reflectivty rate		Winter's night	Summer's daytime
			Outside	Inside
YDSY108	Stainiess steel	11	45		47	13		35	5.00		4.41	0.31	235
YDSY114	Sllver grey	14	36		47	16		28	5.19		4.58	0.36	268
YDSY120	Grey	20	26		36	22		21	5.13		4.51	0.43	312
YDSY130	Dark-grey	30	17		28	29		14	5.69		5.12	0.54	386
YDSY160	Light-blue	54	13		16	52		10	5.69		5.12	0.73	505
YDMG165	Silver white	69	31		31	71		22	5.81		5.25	0.84	576
YDPA108	Soft blue	8	34		37	8		27	4.46		3.77	0.27	206
YDPA114	Soft blue	14	23		39	12		22	4.46		3.76	0.32	237
YDKG124	Gold	23	31		49	30		36	5.81		5.24	0.47	343
YDKG135	Gold	37	37		38	43		33	5.81		5.25	0.58	412
YDTS120	Blue grey	21	23		35	15		27	4.53		3.84	0.34	250
YDTS130	Blue grey	32	15		30	25		18	4.86		4.22	0.46	326
YDTY130	Blue grey	32	29		16	26		24	4.99		4.36	0.46	321
YDTY150	Light grey	50	24		13	45		18	5.46		4.87	0.64	441
YDTY165	Light grey	65	21		24	63		15	5.72		5.15	0.80	542
YDSY208	Green	10	32		46	6		16	5.06		4.44	0.32	242
YDSY214	Green	12	27		46	8		14	5.19		4.58	0.35	262
YDSY220	Green	17	20		39	10		11	5.13		4.51	0.37	275
YDSY230	Celadon	25	13		28	17		7	5.69		5.12	0.45	329
YDSY260	Light teai	46	11		15	27		7	5.69		5.12	0.54	386
YDMG265	Blue green	58	22		29	35		12	5.75		5.18	0.59	418
YDPA208	Lake blue	7	25		37			13	4.46		3.77	0.28	210
YDPA214	Lake blue	11	18		37	6		11	4.46		3.76	0.30	225
YDTS220	Green	19	17		31	10		12	4.53		3.84	0.34	249
YDTS230	Green	28	12		26	15		9	4.53		3.84	0.39	282
YDTY230	Green	26	21		15	14		12	4.99		4.36	0.39	288
YDTY250	Light green	41	18		12	23		10	5.46		4.87	0.50	356
YDTY265	Light green	53	18		12	23		10	5.46		4.87	0.50	356

Applications of Low-E Glass

The applications for low-E glass are wide ranging. From windows and curtain walls to roofs and skylights, in fact, any application where glazing is a physical barrier between the inside and outside of a building, low-E glazing can be considered.

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Singapore Joël Robuchon Restaurant

6mm Low-e+12A+6mm Glazing Insulated Glass

Singapore PSA Global 50

6mm Low-e+12A+6+1.52PVB+6mm Insulating Laminated Glass

Thailand CASALUNAR Project

6mm Low-e+12A+6mm Insulating Glass

Vietnam Vincom Mega Mall

8mm Low-e FT+12A+8mm Clear FT Insulated Glass
8mm Ocean Blue Reflective/1.52/8mm Clear Curved Laminated Glass

The Second Software Park Project(Phase 1)

6mm Low-e+12A+6mm Insulating Glass

Cambodia Prince Central Plaza

6mm Low-e+12A+6mm Insulating Glass

Liuzhou Bailian Airport Expansion Project

8mm Low-e FT+12A+8mm Clear FT Insulated Glass

Wanda Plaza in Qingxiu District Nanning City

8mm Low-e+12A+8+1.52PVB+8mm Insulated Laminating Glass
8mmLow-e+12A+8mm Insulating Glass

Nanning Hangyang International City

6mm Low-e+9A+6+1.14+6mm Insulating Laminated Glass

Nanhu Mingdu Plaza

6mm Low-e+12A+6mm Insulating Glass

Furama Hotel

6mm Low-e+12A+6mm Insulating Glass

Fangchenggang Railway Station

6mm Low-e+12A+6mm Insulating Glass

Zhongfu Sanya Duty-free Shopping Park

8mm Low-e+20A+8mm Insulating Glass

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