11. Low-emissivity (low-E) glass has a thin metallic coating that reflects heat back to its source, keeping heat inside the house in the winter and out of it in the summer. Low-E coatings also reduce energy costs and block UV rays while allowing 95 percent of natural light to pass through.
12. Instead of creating privacy with window treatments, consider special glass treatments. Frosted and bubbled glass and glass block all capture light while limiting visibility. They are especially useful for ground-level bathrooms.
13. Tired of window cranks interfering with window treatments? Casement and awning units with fold-down handles provide ample clearance for blinds, shades, and window treatments.
14. Suspended Particle Device technology, for both new and existing windows, lets homeowners use a dimmer switch to tint glass panes to regulate the light coming in.
15. Professionally applied window coatings cut glare and energy costs and block UV rays that cause flooring, fabrics, and windows to fade.
16. A special dual-action coating cleans your windows by breaking down organic matter as it collects on the glass.
RutlandMum
Lomax+Wood
The Discount Window functions as a safety valve in relieving pressures in reserve markets.