This course covers the following:
Importance of incremental improvements in these elements;
The four elements which can increase the insulating performance of a window;
Possibilities of replacing glass in old windows;
Using two or more low-e's to achieve higher insulating values;
Insulating spacers: Back up sealants and gas retention;
The use of argon, krypton, and xenon to enhance insulating properties of sealed units;
Seal warranties: "the fine print" -- exclusions, pro-rating, etc;
Evolution of materials from metal and wood, to vinyl, to fiberglass and other composites;
Energy numbers: U-values, VLT, SHGC;
Safety and security. "Egress windows" & safety glass: heat strengthened, laminated, wired, and fire-resistant;
Exterior trim, and "panning" for weathersealing, aesthetics;
The unit cost of windows, compared to other parts of shell: wall, roof, foundation.
For more information, please contact Michael Dorgan at vuewindows.michaeld@gmail.com.