Glass is a beautiful material used throughout the home. But few people know just how many types of replacement windows and home glass there are until they’re faced with a multitude of choices. Simonton Windows and Doors, for example, offers over 50 pattern glass windows alone. That doesn’t begin to cover other options such as tempered, tinted, and insulated.
Simonton Home Glass Choices
- Clear glass, also called annealed, is a good option for budget-conscious homeowners. It will protect your interior from the outdoors, but because it isn’t tempered will break into large pieces if shattered. It does the job, but won’t help you save on energy costs or protect your furnishings from sun damage.
- Gas-filled double pane windows are an example of insulated glass. Multiple panes of glass are stronger, more resistant to breakage, and increase energy efficiency.
- Low-e, or low emissivity glass has a thin layer on its surface that reflects heat, keeping the warm air inside your home from transferring outside on a cold day, and vice versa. It also protects the interior of your home from ultraviolet light.
- A popular home glass choice for replacement inserts, laminated glass has a special layer inserted between the panes of glass during the manufacturing process. It increases durability, reduces noise, and improves safety; when broken, it shatters into tiny pieces, not dangerous shards. Low-e coating can also be applied to laminated glass.
Simonton Home Glass
D&D Glassworks offers hundreds of options in Simonton windows and doors, one or more of which are sure to meet your home glass needs. To learn more or to see all the choices available for your Sonoma County area home, contact us online today or call us at 707.536.9183 to get a free estimate.