Low-E Coating

Related terms

• Mortise Lock

  A heavy-duty lock body recessed into a pocket cut in the door edge, more durable and secure than a tubular bored lock. Common on premium…

• Lite

  A glass panel within a door (e.g., 'half-lite', 'full-lite', or decorative entry lites).

• Mullion

  A structural vertical (or horizontal) member dividing or joining adjacent window units.

• Laminated Glass

  Two glass layers bonded to an interlayer that holds shards together when broken — used for security, sound, and impact-rated windows.

• Mullion (Door)

  A removable or fixed center post between a pair of doors against which active leaves latch.

• Jamb

  The vertical side members of a window or door frame that the unit is mounted within.

• Muntin / Grille

  The narrow bars dividing a window into smaller panes (true divided lite) or simulating that look (grilles between or on the glass).

• Insulated Glass Unit (IGU)

  Two or more glass panes sealed with a spacer and gas fill to reduce heat transfer. The standard energy-efficient window glazing.