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requirements during the summer months.
Low-E double glazing also makes the internal
glass temperature warmer thus greatly reduces
issues of condensation. The result is a healthy,
more comfortable interior for your family.
And in summer, Low-E glazing helps control
the sun and reduce heat gain without affecting
light or views – no screens or drapes required.
On the other hand, large areas of clear
glass can let in too much light, creating glare.
Solar-control Low E double glazing works like
sunglasses, limiting Visible Light Transmission
(VLT), and thus glare, coming into the interior

and fading your furniture and furnishings.
“With Metro you can even choose the exact
level of performance you want,” says Stanford.
“We’ve developed several Low-E double glazing options – such as Solar-control – in addition
to our classic and custom ranges, so there’s one
to suit your specific requirements and budget.”
For details, contact Metro Performance Glass,
phone [phone], www.metroglass.co.nz
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Above: The suburban Auckland unit
is light and sunny as the effective
insulating properties of the glazing
mean the drapes are only used
at night, for privacy. Metro offers
several options, with one Low E
glass most effective for glare while
another has a greater focus on heat
retention, for example. Here, top-ofthe-line argon gas-filled units with
thermal breaks were specified. Argon
gas is an extremely poor conductor
of heat, while thermal breaks avoid
heat transfer through the frame.

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