Low-E Glass

Coated glass that reflects infrared while passing daylight — the cooling-climate specification.

A Low-E coating is a microscopically thin metallic layer that reflects long-wave infrared while letting visible light through. In a cooling-dominated climate it does the job that matters most here: keeping solar heat outside while keeping the space daylit.

Key characteristics

• Microscopically thin coating reflecting long-wave infrared
• Reduces solar heat gain while maintaining daylight transmission
• Supports lower cooling loads on air-conditioned buildings
• Normally supplied within an insulating glass unit
• Available on clear and tinted substrates

Typical applications

• Air-conditioned commercial buildings
• Curtain wall and window glazing
• Residential developments with energy targets
• Hospitality and healthcare projects
• Projects pursuing green building compliance