Cosy interior with neutral tones and plush seating, complemented by floor-to-ceiling windows that frame a serene bush landscape
Xtreme™ - Supreme solar & thermal control

Xtreme™ - Supreme solar & thermal control


Xtreme Low E - double glazing

The all-round performer, keeps your home comfortable year round, warmer in winter plus solar control to keep you cooler in summer.

  • Great for large sunny windows, or when you want to limit potential overheating

  • Up to 61% better heat retention than standard double glazing

  • Reduces solar heat by up to 48% compared to standard double glazing, making it perfect for homes where overheating may be an issue

  • Has a neutral/clear aesthetic, letting in 74% of visible light, enabling naturally light-filled spaces

  • H1 compliant across all zones (subject to spacer width)

(Note: our double glazing range can be combined with laminate, tinted or obscured glass. Whatever your requirements are, we can tailor a solution for your home.)

View Gallery

Xtreme™ Low E double glazing - performance data

Make-up mm

Heat Loss

Visibility

Heat Gain

 

Fading

Ug

U Value
Insulation value,
lower is better

VLT

Visible Light Transmission
Higher % means
more daylight
transmitted

SF

Solar Factor (g)
Lower number
means less solar
heat coming in

LSG

Selectivity
Higher number
means more
natural light and
less solar heat

Tdw-ISO

Damaged
Weighted Transmission
Lower value means better
fading
protection

4-8-4

1.6

74%

41%

1.80

0.58

4-10-4

1.4

74%

40%

1.85

0.58

4-12-4

1.2

74%

40%

1.85

0.58

4-14-4

1.1

74%

40%

1.85

0.58

4-16-4

1.0

74%

40%

1.85

0.58

4-18-4

1.1

74%

40%

1.85

0.58

View technical data for our double glazing range here.

Technical Brochure

Compare performance

Compare the performance of our Low E double glazing range - Xcel™, Xtreme™, SunX™ Grey and SunX™ Reflect vs standard double glazing.

Performance Table

Warranty & glass care

To register a warranty or find out more about the warranties we offer.

Warranties

For handling, care and maintenance information.

Glass Care & Maintenance

Xtreme™ Performance

Xtreme™ Low E Double Glazing units have argon filled thermal spacers. The data shown is based on a make-up of 4-14-4.

U-value (based on 4-14-4)

1.1

Visible Light Transmission (VLT)

74%

Solar Factor (SF)

40%

Fading Protection (Tdw-ISO)

0.58

Compare Performance

To help you select the right double glazing glass, this table helps you assess the performance of our Low E range, compared to standard double glazing.

U VALUE (MAKE-UP OF 4-14-4)

Insulation value, lower is better

SOLAR FACTOR (SF)

Lower means less solar heat

VISUAL LIGHT TRANSMISSION (VLT)

Higher means more natural light

FADING PROTECTION (TDW-ISO)

Lower means better fading protection

COLOUR HUE

Spacious glass sliding doors opening to a panoramic hillside vista
Standard Double Glazing
2.8
77%
82%
0.74
Clear
Modern grey bedroom boasting ceiling-to-floor windows overlooking serene bushland
Xcel™ Low E
1.1
59%
80%
0.69
Clear
Inviting modern room with expansive glass corner opening to a lush outdoor setting
Xtreme™ Low E
1.1
40%
74%
0.58
Neutral tone
Spacious and breezy conservatory with ocean vistas and a white seating arrangement
SunX™ Grey Low E
1.1
24%
41%
0.32
Grey tone
SunX™ Reflect Low E
1.1
22%
31%
0.27
Reflective silver
staked coloured and tinted glass on a white background

Need more options?

Our double glazing range can be combined with laminate, tinted or obscured glass. Whatever your requirements are, we can tailor a solution for your home.

0800 545 800 Find a branch

CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR HOLIDAY CLOSURE: All Metro Glass and Metro Direct branches will be closed from 12pm Friday 20th December, returning Monday 13th January. Have a safe & happy holidays!