Like many products, windows tend to get better and better over time as technology evolves. Today most single pane windows have been replaced by double or triple pane products, providing increased energy efficiency, durability and function. Frame materials, glazing that can include low-E coating to slow heat transfer, gas fills for better insulation, spacers and expanded operating features make for optimal use in varied climates. A wide variety of aesthetics can make the choice of windows among your home’s most beautiful and valuable assets.
In the last two decades, the increasing availability of smart windows includes dynamic or switchable glass. Unlike privacy glass, which uses liquid crystal technology but has no impact on energy saving, dynamic glass has a transparent conductor placed between panes that can be darkened or lightened by an electric current. Windows can also be manually tinted or controlled by automation, all adding up to mitigating solar gain.
