I would like to purchase a new full view storm door that will block
some of the sun light and help keep my front door cooler. I am looking
for brand recommendations I live in MN.

Thanks

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I would like to purchase a new full view storm door that will block
some of the sun light and help keep my front door cooler. I am looking
for brand recommendations I live in MN.

Thanks


Brand does not matter, it is the glass. Have the glass replaced at a good
shop with some sort of coated glass.

I think you need to look for Low-E glass. This usually accompanies Energy
Star certification when it comes to windows.

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wrote in message
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I would like to purchase a new full view storm door that will block
some of the sun light and help keep my front door cooler. I am looking
for brand recommendations I live in MN.

Thanks


Brand does not matter, it is the glass. Have the glass replaced at a good
shop with some sort of coated glass.

Look around LowE coatings reduce UV you may even find a rating
included and that UV reduction is normal in better doors

wrote:
I would like to purchase a new full view storm door that will block
some of the sun light and help keep my front door cooler. I am
looking for brand recommendations I live in MN.

Thanks

It is Infrared that you want to block not UV. Almost all glass does a
good job of blocking UV but the real heat comes with the infrared. If you
can't find any that specifically note low-e or or infrared just pick one
that appears somewhat dark.

--
Joseph Meehan

26 + 6 = 1 It's Irish Math

There are SHG solar-heat-gain ratings for windows, perhaps this would
be the rating of most value to you. Contact companies and research what
they offer and recomend.

"New & Improved - N/F John" wrote in message
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I think you need to look for Low-E glass. This usually accompanies
Energy
Star certification when it comes to windows.



i don't think you can have a Low-E lite on a single glazed installation, the
coating is primarily made for insulated units. you can however get the
glass in a bronze tint or a grey tint or buy the clear and have a
professional install scratch resistant film similar to what is used in
autos. this is done quite frequently in many homes and businesses and is
very effictive and *if* the lite in the door is ever broken, it will help
reduce the mess(by acting as a huge bandaid) the tempered glass will make
when it falls out.

mike..........