As the world is growing ever hotter, sustainability is at the forefront of many people’s minds. Let’s face it, Dallas can get sweltering hot, with temperatures often rising above 100 degrees. Any hotter, and it becomes difficult to spend a lot of time outside. For the future, many residents and businesses are thinking about how to make decisions that lead to better sustainability.
One thing that can help with lowering the power use and carbon emissions with both commercial and residential buildings, is replacing old laminated glass with Low-E, tempered glass. This low-emissivity glass blocks infrared and UV rays that can heat up interiors. Because less air conditioning needs to be used, up to 30% can be saved on utility bills. Additionally, tempered glass is much more durable than laminated glass. This means that tempered glass will last for a long time before needing to be replaced.
At Alex’s Glass Company, we have years of experience installing Low-E glass for homes, offices, apartments, and storefronts. You can receive a free quote by filling out our contact form. One thing to note is that you do not have to replace every window immediately with Low-E glass to receive benefits. We can see which windows in your building are most affected by the sun’s light, and replace those first.
Besides building a more sustainable future, using Low-E and tempered glass in your building also has some additional benefits. One is that your furniture and carpets will not become discolored due to the ultraviolet radiation. Second, you’re making your living or working space more safe, since tempered glass shatters more cleanly when it does break, becoming small pebbles instead of dangerous jagged edges.
With record temperatures being set every year, each individual and business can play a part in a more sustainable future. Replacing glass is just a small part of overall sustainability practices, but it is something that has a real impact in reducing our energy usage and lowering carbon emissions.