@millworkman Yes, low e glass is code but that doesn't mean it needs to be Low e 366. In our case Low e 272 meets the code, we haven't noticed a green tint and we have a better visible light transmission than low e 366. The low e 366 costs more and given your goals, might not be needed. By going from low e 366 to low e 272 our overall U factor went from .30 to .29, we saved some dough and we don't have to be disappointed about the green tint. And selecting the windows is only one piece of the puzzle. The next thing is making sure they are installed properly and there aren't huge gaps around the windows that are just covered up by drywall. And it is true, they have these small squares of glass samples and from that you're supposed to predict your entire house. Taking some time to point out the various glass options and how they look would have made a world of difference in this case. Yes, it is true that low iron glass would eliminate the green altogether but wouldn't that be cost prohibitive for the whole house? Well, we never went down that rabbit hole and that ship sailed. We still have a way to go before we move in and experience the windows firsthand, what a long strange trip it's been. If any of this information from our experience helps one person then it is all for good. This is how we see it from the consumer standpoint.
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