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Low-E Coatings & Solar Control

Low-E to reduce radiative heat loss; solar control coatings; seasonal strategy (winter vs summer).

10 min read ยท Jacob Willis, Net Zero Lead


Modern glass is engineered with microscopically thin coatings that transform its thermal behaviour. The right coating can halve heat loss or block unwanted solar heat without darkening the view.