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GLASS & GLAZING

ENHANCE YOUR HOME’S ENER G Y EFFICIENC Y, BEA UTIFULLY

The thermal and structural properties of wood combined with the right glazing make Marvin wood
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and clad-wood products an optimal choice for energy efficiency. We offer thousands of window and
door options with two or three panes of glass and a range of glazing options to meet the performance
challenges of any climate.

INSULATING GLASS TRIPANE GLAZING
Our standard glazing is Insulating Glass (IG) with Tripane glazing provides enhanced energy performance.
Low E2 and argon gas. IG glass is double glazed Available in products where glazing thickness can be wider GL A S S OP TIONS
and compared to a single glass pane, cuts heat than /4 inch, Tripane features two coated panes of glass with a
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loss significantly because of the insulating air space third pane between them. Marvin offers Tripane in a variety of Marvin offers a broad array of specialty glass options, including glazing for unique project needs like
between the glass layers. Low E configurations for a range of solar heat gain control. sound abatement, Sea Turtle Conservation Codes and California fire zones. A few of Marvin’s decorative
glass options are shown. See MarvinWindows.com for a larger selection of patterned, specialty and
decorative glazing, or have our artisans create a special glass just for you.
L O W E GL A ZING OP TIONS
Low E coatings on the glass surface help manage the amount of light and heat either
conducted through a window or reflected away from it, reducing your home’s dependence
on energy-consuming climate control systems. The national ENERGY STAR program
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recognizes products that meet strict energy-efficiency guidelines to suit climates in different areas of
the country. Marvin window and door products are available with Low E1, Low E2, or Low E3 glazing
options to meet these requirements for any climate.
OBSCURE GLUE CHIP RAIN ENGLISH 1/2" REEDED AQUALITE
LOW E1 - A single layer of metallic
coating reduces heat loss to the outside
while allowing the highest levels of solar LOW E1 LOW E2 LOW E3
heat into a room.

LOW E2 - A double layer of metallic LOW E2 LOW E3
coating provides year round performance
and comfort, with better protection against LOW E2 LOW E3
radiant heat transfer than Low E1. BRONZE GRAY FLEMISH SANDBLASTED FROST
LOW E3 - Three layers of metallic LOW E3
silver provides the lowest solar heat gain
performance for warm, southern climates.

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