Energy Efficiency and Protective Coatings

People like to use glass in their houses, because it have a feeling of openness, and it gives an attractive look to the home also. But all types of glasses are not energy efficient. Now there are some types of glass coating available that can increase the energy efficiency of glass.

• Liquid glass coating is one type of protective coating used for glass. You can use this coating for your window also. There is a second type of protective coating what is found on low-e glass. This type of coating is either hard coat or soft coat.
• You should be aware that soft coat low-e glass can only be used in double glazed window because of its sensitivity to handle. This coating helps you by improving your home’s energy by stopping the ultraviolet rays from sun. Up to 90 percent of infrared rays and 99 percent UV rays can be blocked by using these protective coating.
• In summer it is 10 degree cooler inside your home that means you don’t have to switch on your air conditions. In winter it is 3 degree warmer inside your house to keep you enough warmer without the room heater. It means you are not spending more money in your electric bills.

Why We Have to Build The Energy Efficient Homes?

The general features of energy efficient home include:

Engineered Lumber: Build new home making use of lumber from the trees, which are been identified as renewable species as they grow fast & help to protect environment.

Roofing: Choosing durable roofing materials like cement reduces amount of the regular roofing waste that is entering landfills.

Improved Insulation: Good quality of insulation, which is installed properly in walls, attics, ceilings, as well as floors, can decrease the energy use & reduce the energy costs.

Energy Efficient Windows: Made & installed windows making use of new technologies, which include the protective coatings & improved frames. The windows make sure heat stays outside in summer & inside during winter. The energy efficient windows block damaging the ultraviolet sunlight.

Energy Efficient Doors: To install improved seals over doors & patio doors can stop the cold air flowing in homes and warm air escaping.

Energy Efficient Cooling and Heating systems: Furnaces, thermostats and heat pumps, which are all energy efficient and allow new houses to use the less energy & save more money. Cooling and Heating systems are quieter & reduce indoor humidity.

Conclusion:

This coating can be applied to glass of any size or shape, even curved glass.