Low-e windows keep homes cool … but may set neighbours’ property on fire

Source: www.theguardian.com · Section: business-tech · Bias: Center-Left · Published: Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:00:53 GMT

Low-emissivity windows also keep houses warm in winter, but use on bowed glass can have magnifying-glass effectLow-emissivity or low-E window glass is a useful green technology for keeping buildings warm in winter and cool in summer … but a rare side-effect can set the neighbours’ property on fire.The glass is coated with a thin layer of metal or metal oxide which lets visible light through but acts like a mirror in the infrared. Heat from the interior is reflected back in, retaining warmth in winter, while unwanted solar radiation is repelled in summer. Continue reading...

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