What is obscure glass windows?
If you’ve ever shopped for windows, you may have heard the term. Sometimes referred to as privacy glass, obscure glass windows are designed to obscure or distort the view through them. Although this specialty glass can be used anywhere, it’s often incorporated into residential doors and windows.
Can Milgard windows be tinted?
There are various tints available through Milgard to achieve the energy performance or architectural style that is desired. These tints include Solar Bronze, Solar Gray, Graylite, Solex, Evergreen and Azurlite.
What kind of glass does Milgard use?
SunCoat Low-E2 glass comes standard on all Milgard dual-pane windows and patio doors.
Can you see through obscure glass window?
Regular glass is entirely translucent. It should be easy to see through from one side to another. Obscure glass allows light through while blocking your view through the glass.
Can you see through obscure windows?
Obscure glass allows you to lower the visibility through a glass panel. Opaque glass sits right down at the very extreme end of that scale, and leaves the glass completely impossible to see through.
Does milgard sell to the public?
Milgard does not sell directly to the customer. You can purchase products through Milgard Certified Dealers. They will ensure you order products that are sized to fit weather-tight, operate seamlessly, and are installed correctly.
Does milgard use Cardinal glass?
Cardinal glass is featured in the most top of the line products like Andersen, Pella, Windsor, Marvin, Milgard, Fleetwood, Amsco, etc. In fact, we sell 20 brands of windows and doors and all of these brands use Cardinal glass in their products.
What is obscure glass?
Obscure glass is a category name for any glass type that offers some level of a reduction in transparency. Frosted glass offer this ability to reduce visibility through the glass and is distinguished by its white opaque frosting. What other types of glass are available?
What kind of window glass does Milgard use?
Because our windows and patio doors are custom made, you can select different types of glass for each individual window or patio door to address a variety of requirements. Milgard SunCoatMAX Low-E glass provides the highest performance of all our Low-E glass products:
Which is better obscure or aquatex window glass?
Obscure glass is perfect for places like bathrooms. Obscure scalloped pattern with less image disruption than #42 Clear. Thickness available: 5/32”. A rougher obscure scalloped pattern than Aquatex with one side smooth, and one side rough. It distorts the image behind the glass more than Aquatex.
What does Milgard suncoatmax low E glass do?
Milgard SunCoatMAX Low-E glass provides the highest performance of all our Low-E glass products: Increases center glass surface temperature in the winter for comfortable and consistently cozy rooms. Reduces solar heat gain more than two-coat, Low-E glass which keeps your house cooler in the summer.
What kind of glass is used for patio doors?
Tempered Glass. Tempered glass is extremely strong and often used for its safety characteristics. Not only is it extra strong but, when it breaks, it breaks into little pebble-like pieces without sharp edges. Tempered glass is ideal for reducing the likelihood of injury in the event of breakage in applications like patio doors and side lights.