Argon gas increases energy efficiency of a double pane window

Argon gas increases energy efficiency of a double pane window

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2 Responses to “Argon gas increases energy efficiency of a double pane window”

  1. mark said, on September 9th, 2011 at 8:54 pm

    is there such a thing as a hinged entry full or half lite door with low e glass and argon gas?

  2. Gerry Rogers said, on September 29th, 2011 at 4:36 pm

    All entry doors are hinged, so to answer your question, yes, you can get a half lite or a full lite door with an argon gas fill and a low-e glass coating—but in plain glass only. And just to explain that for other folks who might be reading and feeling confused, “half lite” refers to doors with a half-glass panel, you know, on the top half of the door, while “full lite” means a glass panel that runs the full height of your door.

    If you want art glass panels in your door, I’m afraid that’s another story. Art glass panels are not made with the energy-efficient low-e coating and argon gas fill.

    Art glass is actually constructed like a sandwich – there’s a layer of tempered glass, then the stained glass or “art” piece, then another layer of tempered glass. Then they are all sealed together to form one “insulated glass unit” or IGU.

    But certainly, if you are interested in plain glass in your entry door, you can get energy-efficient, low-e glass. Absolutely!

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