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PERFORMANCE GLASS OPTIONS
Clear Insulating Glass
This glass consists of two panes of glass, sealed with an airspace (this is a spacer in between the dual panes of
glass), and the perimeter of the unit is sealed. This option offers maximum visible light transmittance and energy
efficiency in moderate climates.
Tempered Glass
Tempered glass is the result of a heat-treating process, which makes it stronger. After glass has been tempered
it will not break into dangerous shards, but into smoother round pieces. Local codes often require tempered
glass to be used in all windows that are close to the floor or near doors, bathtubs or showers.
Laminated Glass
Laminated glass consists of panes of glass with an invisible interlayer, sandwiched together to create an
extremely sturdy glass unit. This provides increased protection for home safety and from incidental impact; it
also provides an improved barrier against sound and harmful UV rays.
ENERGY STAR
®
Many JELD-WEN windows and doors are ENERGY STAR qualified. Homeowners can save energy—and
money—by replacing old windows with ENERGY STAR qualified windows and pay a 7-15 percent
lower household energy bill. Lower energy consumption also reduces greenhouse gas emissions from
power plants and shrinks a house's carbon footprint. JELD-WEN has been an ENERGY STAR partner since 1998.