Low-E Windows: A Green Tech That Can Start Fires

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Low-emissivity (low-E) window glass, a green technology for energy efficiency, can inadvertently act like a magnifying glass due to slight bowing, focusing sunlight and heat to potentially ignite nearby property.
While architects avoid this in large buildings, poorly manufactured domestic versions pose a risk.

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Low-emissivity (low-E) window glass, a green technology for energy efficiency, can inadvertently act like a magnifying glass due to slight bowing, focusing sunlight and heat to potentially ignite nearby property. While architects avoid this in large buildings, poorly manufactured domestic versions pose a risk.

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