Performance Glass Pack Options
Max 3 High Performance Glass
Ultimate Protection for Your Windows
Max 3 represents the highest level of glass performance available in the HeatShield® 5000 home windows line. For the ultimate durability and energy savings efficiency, our Max 3 Glass is the perfect choice for homeowners replacing their existing windows. This advanced triple-pane insulated glass system is engineered with three layers of glass working together to create a powerful thermal barrier between your home and the outside environment. A stainless steel warm-edge spacer further enhances performance by reducing thermal conductivity around the perimeter of the glass, helping maintain consistent interior temperatures and minimizing condensation. Max 3 is designed for homeowners who want maximum efficiency, comfort, and long-term value from their replacement windows.
- Three panes of glass
- Dual Low-E coatings
- Argon gas fill
- Stainless steel warm-edge spacer
- Enhanced thermal barrier performance
- U-Factor: 0.15–0.22
- SHGC: 0.20–0.28
Max 2 Performance Glass
Budget Minded Home Windows
Max 2 is our budget minded performance glass pack. It delivers outstanding performance for homeowners seeking strong efficiency improvements over standard vinyl windows. For homeowners replacing older single-pane or basic dual-pane windows, Max 2 delivers a significant comfort upgrade while remaining budget-conscious. It’s a smart, efficient solution for most residential applications in the Carolinas.
More homeowners throughout the Carolinas are upgrading to triple-pane Max 3 technology because they are looking beyond basic window replacement and focusing on overall home performance. Learn more about how you can upgrade your home today.
- Dual-pane insulated glass
- Advanced Low-E coating engineered for Southern Climates
- Argon gas fill between panes
- Stainless steel warm-edge spacer
- Enhanced thermal barrier performance
- U-Factor: 0.25–0.28
- SHGC: 0.27–0.39 (climate dependent)
Whether selecting the enhanced triple-pane performance of Max 3 or balanced efficiency of Max 2 , homeowners can feel confident they are choosing a purpose-built glass system designed for real-world Southern conditions. This is not one-size-fits-all glass pack. It is a strategic, climate-driven performance upgrade engineered to deliver measurable comfort, protection, and long-term value. Simply put, our Max 3, high-performance glass is our highest performance glass pack with the greatest return on investment.
Most standard replacement windows rely on outdated clear glass or minimal Low-E coatings that provide only modest insulation. True performance glass must do more than simply separate indoor and outdoor air. It must actively regulate solar heat gain, reduce thermal transfer, limit UV penetration, and maintain consistent interior comfort without placing excess strain on HVAC systems. That’s where Max Glass Technology stands apart.
Both utilize advanced Low-E coatings that reflect unwanted infrared heat while still allowing natural light to pass through. This selective filtering process helps homes stay cooler during long Southern summers while retaining interior warmth during colder months. Argon gas fills between panes further reduce conductive heat transfer, creating a dense insulating barrier that significantly improves thermal performance compared to air-filled glass units. Stainless steel warm-edge spacer systems minimize heat loss at the perimeter of the glass, an area where traditional aluminum spacers commonly fail.
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