A Low-E coating is a microscopic thin layer of metal or metal oxide deposited on window glass to prevent heat and ultra-violet (UV) rays from passing through the glass.

O+M Tips

• Use deionized water or a mixture of water and vinegar to clean windows.
• Use cleaning chemicals and solutions that are Green Seal certified
• Dust with micro fiber cloth regularly

End of Life Tips

• Usually reused by future occupants. If glazing needs to be replaced, consider recycling glass components.
• Visit Earth911.com to determine the proper disposal options.

For alignment with LEED Standards

• Regional Materials: For credit achievement calculation, products sourced (extracted, manufactured, purchased) within 100 miles (160 km) of the project site are valued at 200% of their base contributing cost.
  • BD+C and ID+C MR: Building Product Disclosure and Optimization – Sourcing of Raw Materials and Material Ingredients
  • O+M MR: Purchasing - Facility Maintenance and Renovation
• Energy: Comply with ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-2010.
  • BD+C EA: Minimum Energy Performance
• Daylight Penetration: Demonstrate through computer simulations that 75% or more of all regularly occupied areas (for LEED BD+C and ID+C; 50% for O+M) achieve daylight illuminance levels of a minimum of 300 lux and a maximum of 3,000 lux in a clear sky condition on September 21 at 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. OR use a combination of side-lighting and/or top-lighting to achieve a total daylighting zone for the same percent of all the regularly occupied spaces.
  • BD+C and ID+C EQ: Daylight
  • O+M EQ: Daylight and Quality Views