Low-E Glass Explained:
How It Keeps Your Florida Home Cooler
How low-emissivity coatings block infrared heat and reduce your AC costs year-round.
The Science
What Is Low-E Glass?
“Low-E glass is coated with a microscopically thin metallic layer — invisible to the eye — that reflects heat while letting light through freely.”
Low-emissivity (Low-E) glass is standard window glass coated with a microscopically thin metallic layer — invisible to the eye. This coating reflects infrared (heat) radiation while allowing visible light to pass through freely.
The result: your home stays brighter and cooler without sacrificing your view. In Florida’s climate, where cooling costs dominate energy bills year-round, Low-E glass is one of the highest-impact upgrades you can make.
Visible Light
Passes Through
Infrared Heat
Reflected Out
UV Radiation
Blocked
Florida Benefits
How It Works in Florida’s Climate
Florida’s heat and UV intensity make Low-E glass more impactful here than almost anywhere else in the country.
01
Blocks Solar Heat Gain
Florida’s intense sun generates massive solar heat gain through uncoated glass. Low-E coatings reflect 40–70% of solar infrared radiation, dramatically reducing the heat entering your home.
40–70%
Solar infrared reflected
02
Reduces AC Load
By blocking heat gain, Low-E glass reduces the workload on your air conditioning system. Most Florida homeowners see 20–30% reductions in cooling-related energy costs.
20–30%
Cooling cost reduction
03
Protects Interiors
Low-E coatings also block UV radiation — the primary cause of fading in furniture, flooring, and artwork. Your interior finishes last significantly longer with Low-E protection.
99%
UV radiation blocked
The Complete Solution
Low-E + Impact = Best of Both
Standard on Every Maker’s Product
All impact-rated windows from Maker’s Windows & Doors feature Low-E glass as standard. You get hurricane protection AND energy efficiency in every product we install.
Hurricane Protection
NOA-certified impact glass that withstands category 4–5 winds and windborne debris.
Energy Efficiency
Low-E coating that blocks heat and UV, reducing cooling costs 20–30% year-round.
Security
Impact glass is virtually impossible to breach quickly — a powerful deterrent against break-ins.
Noise Reduction
The laminated glass construction significantly reduces outside noise for a quieter home.
Get Started Today
Upgrade to impact windows with Low-E glass.
Every window we install includes Low-E glass as standard. Hurricane protection and energy savings — in one product.