I am looking into making some wood storm windows for my house. I have been looking for a source for low e glass, but am not having any luck. Does anyone know where I can find some?
The end of this program will likely lead to higher energy bills and fewer business opportunities for the American people.
"I have learned so much thanks to the searchable articles on the FHB website. I can confidently say that I expect to be a life-long subscriber." - M.K.
Dig into cutting-edge approaches and decades of proven solutions with total access to our experts and tradespeople.
Start Free Trial NowGet instant access to the latest developments in green building, research, and reports from the field.
Start Free Trial Now
Replies
Well, here local glass shops can get and make up insulated glass.
Where are you located?
Oberlin, Ohio (near Cleveland).
To clarify, I am looking for low e single pain glass, not insulated glass.
Thanks for the reply.
Shoot, I’m just west of you.
I wouldn’t think the single pane would make a difference.
Where have you tried?
From what I’ve heard, The Glass Dr. handles residential glass replacement….
The lowE part shouldn’t make a difference.
Except that it’s a coating and that would be unprotected.
You can also look at window film.
Like unclemike42 said, if you are going to use single pane glass then you might as well use plastic film. It's just as transparent but weighs nothing. You can build frames and wrap them with the plastic then heat shrink to drum tight.
I was thinking of the film that is applied to glass.
Many options. I think the films intended for application to glass are going to be more durable than coatings applied to glass intended to be covered by inert gas in a thermopane assembly.
Doh! I do stand by my comment, though, after dealing with heavy glass storms then replacing them with plastic inserts.
This is not spam. I needed a bunch of glass for a recent job and found that OneDayGlass was considerably cheaper even with shipping than local shops. I'm not sure if you can find what you need but you can try.https://www.onedayglass.com
I've been on the lookout for low e glass myself, and it can definitely be a bit tricky to find. Have you tried checking out local glass shops or home improvement stores? Sometimes they have special order options or can point you in the right direction.
Another option could be to search online for suppliers that specialize in energy-efficient building materials. It might take some digging, but hopefully, you'll find what you need for your wood storm windows!