Custom Glass Options for Replacement Windows

If your home's windows need to be replaced, either due to their lack of functionality or an outdated aesthetic, you schedule a time for a professional team like the crew at The Window Depot to complete an assessment, provide a quote, and get the job done.

While a team of window professionals may have the best options for windows on your home figured out, educating yourself on what style of glass best suits your home's windows in both functional and aesthetic ways is valuable knowledge to possess.

What types of glass are incorporated in windows? There is a benefit to all the different custom glass styles on the market today. Deciding between them depends on your design preference and what functionality you need out of them.

Different Glass Options for Your Windows

Low-E Glass - Vital in warmer, sunnier climates like Florida, low-E glass is a type of glass engineered to limit or fully block dangerous UV rays from entering your home. This not only protects you but your personal belongings that sit near windows.

Insulated Glass - Similar to Low-E glass, insulated glass on a window is more rigid protection against the temperature outside your home. Commonly used in double and triple-pane windows, the space between the panes is filled with gasses to insulate your home and keep your energy bill low.

Decorative Glass - Much like art, this is quite subjective. Decorative glass could be frosted, mosaic in nature, or perhaps incorporating a pattern, all with the functional intention of obscuring a view from the outside in. This type of glass is implemented in bathrooms with windows on them for privacy.

Tempered Glass - This style is more of a process than an end product, though whatever glass may be tempered has a safety factor unmatched by float glass and other untempered options. With tempered glass, cracking can only occur from a high-intensity hit, and when they do, the glass shatters in tiny, less dangerous pieces.

Laminated Glass - Another highly safe type of glass process, laminated glass is found on double-pane windows, where the space between the two panes is filled with a special resin designed to prevent shattering at all. Instead, when damage occurs, the crack is constrained to one pane, depending on the severity.

Groove Glass - Groove glass is among other, more design-heavy options of glass for your replacement windows. This grooved style follows architectural designs of homes, including Tudor, Prairie, Florentine, and more.

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