we recently replaced our windows with  double paned glass that is Low E,
and does't allow the uv rays in the house. Multipaned,"lights" are in
between the two panes  Which makes them look like they have multipanes.
They also have some kind of gas in the middle of them. They are very well
sealed, and insulated. No more wind seeping around the windows.  They are
tinted, you cannot see into the house in the daytime. You can see some light
from the outside at night but you cannot see into the house.
I like them very much.  They tilt in for cleaning, which is a nice feature.
They double lock. Locks at the middle of the window, and the bottom. Also a
nice safety feature. They are pricey, but worth the expense for us.
We have no curtains on any of our windows. Just the plantation shutters,
which we open in the daytime to let the natural light in the house. I hope
you enjoy your new windows. Wende

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Hello Everyone,

I have a new landlord (this is a *good* thing), and he is replacing the
windows in the duplex unit in which I live.  He is *so* kind as to ask me
what kind of windows I want!  Isn't that great?  It's an older house with
double-hung multipaned glass windows that are pretty but very energy
inefficient.

So.  He has given me a brochure from BetterBilt windows (this is not an
advertisement).  They make window that will help our place look like it did
before, but with double-paned glass, and I do believe it is a single pane
which has bars within that make it look like multipaned glass.

Under "Window Options" it say "Low Emissivity Glass."    It goes on to say
"...plus most of the sun's damaging ultraviolet light is filtered out,
protecting draperies, furniture, carpet [and lupus patients? {my addition}]
from fading.

So.  Have any of you guys had experience with this "Low Emissivity Glass?"
Would I be able to peek out and see the sun shine?  Little kids in the
neighborhood think I am a witch, because I keep all the windows closed, and
wear mostly black (I'm kidding here). But would I be able to open my
curtains?  that might be a landmark day....

Are they good windows?  Do they really help?  To what degree? What do y'all
think?

Thanks in advance,

Mary