In North Texas, a window has two jobs that are equally vital. Not only must they fight the relentless summer heat, they must also prevent the elements from getting into the home during storms. While many homeowners focus solely on energy efficiency when upgrading to low-E glass, there is another unforeseen benefit. Tempered low-E glass doesn’t just lower your electric bill, it also protects your home against storms and hail.
Standard window glass is surprisingly fragile, often cracking under the mere pressure of extreme temperature swings, a phenomenon known as temperature shock. Tempered glass is heat-treated to be four to five times stronger than regular glass panes. This added structural integrity allows the window to withstand the impact of large hail and high wind loads that would easily shatter a standard window unit.
As we move through 2026, local building codes in high-growth areas like Frisco and Celina are increasingly favoring these high-performance glass packages. Beyond the safety of the break pattern, where the glass crumbles into blunt pebbles instead of sharp shards, the combined energy and storm defense makes your home more resilient and significantly more valuable in the DFW real estate market.
If you would like a free quote on upgrading any of your windows, contact us and we would be happy to assist you.