Tempered glass is standard in a full-view glass garage door, sometimes called an all-glass garage door. Homeowners looking for added strength can opt for heat-tempered glass, which is four times ...

After the summer so much of the world has sweltered through this year, better ways to cool buildings are on a lot of people’s minds. Researchers in China have now spruced up the humble window with ...

Heat strengthened glass from Abrisa Technologies is physically and thermally stronger than conventional glass, generally twice as strong as annealed glass. The safety characteristics also improve the ...

This is the plain, everyday glass found in most windows and doors. Its biggest strengths are clarity, affordability, and easy ...

A new coating for glass developed by Rice University researchers and collaborators could help reduce energy bills, especially during the cold season, by preventing heat-loss from leaky windows. The ...

Up to 5% of total U.S. energy consumption goes out the window, literally. Now, nanotechnology could produce a coating for glass that is affordable and effective at saving energy. Windows are good for ...

When it comes to keeping buildings energy efficient, windows certainly pose a challenge. It was with this quandary in mind that a British scientist has created a new type of window – one that's filled ...

Smart windows that tint in response to stimuli such as heat or light, or a user’s preference, are becoming more common, but it may be a while before the tech is mainstream. Buena Vista Images/Getty ...