Double glazed sliding doors are available, but remember that double glazing in a frame is much thicker than standard glass, so the width of the floor and ceiling tracks are…

Hi Bradster,
That is toughened clear SmartGlass. So yes it would resist thermal shock well. It will also resist impact much better than ordinary annealed glass. (Toughened glass is…

Agree with Ed. If you are trying to reduce the direct sun passing through glass by using tint/colour, thermal stress is created due to heat build up or temperature…

Totally agree. Stopping heat from getting into the building is best. External shading/eaves/shade devices, etc all help.

Good stuff, can you also give the relative performance (U value) of hard and soft coat low-Es.
Ed
Hi Ed,
Sure - but remember that softcoats can only be in a double glazed…

Agree with some of what you said and disagree with other parts of it.
Agree about double glazing being superior to plain low-e. But for people on a budget, having…

Think of Low-E as a heat mirror for radiant heat. So it works in summer to help keep heat out but also in winter to keep it in the…

Ok. On the West side, the fence line is close. Is the fence or house on the West side high enough to block out late afternoon sun? Also,…

Ok I'll explain about Low-E (Viridian is the only producer of hardcoat Low-E in Australasia)
Low-E is a type of coating designed to reflect infrared (heat) to boost the insulation performance…

Hi Matergabiae,
My post is too late to help with the original question but some advice for the benefit of people reading this thread later...
Aluminium window frames are cost effective and…

Hi Boosta,
My first post on this site! High performance glass is one of those areas where most people building their second+ home always take time to get right (after…