Inspiration from Nature: Glass
Windows are one of the most important ways to showcase the incredible views seen from most every room in Tralee’s model home. Marvin Windows and Doors was chosen because of their styles and reputation. For nearly a hundred years, this family-owned and operated company has been at the forefront of technological advances in the industry. They were the first company to offer Low-E glass on their entire product line. Energy efficient windows can translate into big savings heating and cooling a home.
According to the Efficient Windows Collaborative, two primary ways to increase a window’s efficiency are by using “low-E glass” and “Argon gas fill.” Marvin windows have both. “Low-E glass” refers to a low-emittance coating of microscopically, virtually invisible thin metal layers that suppress heat flow. “Argon gas fill” refers to inserting Argon between the layers of glass to furthermore decrease the radiant heat transfer. Argon is inexpensive, non-toxic, non-reactive, clear, and odorless. Interesting factoid: Energy efficient windows can save a homeowner 39% in heating bills.
