TYPES OF WINDOW GLASS

Marvin Replacement windows typically feature two panes of insulated annealed glass with a metallic coating and gas fill for energy efficiency. We offer a variety of tinted glass and decorative glass that feature designs to provide privacy and style. For peace of mind and better living, we offer tempered or laminated glass that can reduce outdoor noise, offer safety, and meet building code compliance. All our glass options come with your choice of metallic, or also known as Low E, coating best suited for your climate.

Insulated Glass

Marvin Replacement uses two panes of glass and fills the space between the panes with argon gas to provide insulation. Argon gas is a non-toxic, colorless, and odorless gas that is heavier than air. Argon reduces heat transfer to serve as an insulator. The spacer bar keeps the glass panes separated and seals in the gas.

Tempered Glass

We have tempered glass, commonly referred to as safety glass, because it breaks into small, dull pieces. Tempered glass is approximately four times stronger than annealed glass of the same thickness. Tempered glass commonly gets used for home windows, patio doors, and many other places, like stove tops and smartphones.

The International Residential Code requires tempered glass in hazardous locations, like:

• Fixed or operable window glass larger than 9 square feet

• Areas within 24 inches of a doorway

• Windows with the bottom sill less than 60 inches above the floor

• Windows within 36 inches of where people walk

Laminated Glass

Marvin Replacement also offers laminated glass, which is a type of safety glass that holds together if shattered. A thin polymer layer applied to the glass holds the glass together if broken. Laminated glass can appear in patio doors.