Module 11: Fundamentals of Windows and Doors Flashcards
1
Q
what do older windows lag of?
A
insulating value, solar heat control, air tightness and comfort levels
2
Q
whats a rough stud opening?
A
the whole in the wall that the window fits into
3
Q
what are jabs?
A
side and top frame
4
Q
what
A
bottom frame
5
Q
what’s a threshold?
A
the sill or bottom frame
6
Q
what is a U-factor?
A
how well something (like a window) conducts
7
Q
what are low-emissity coatings good for?
A
to bounce heat back into the room
8
Q
what is the solar heat gain coefficinet (SHGC)
A
it describes the amount of solar radiation falling on a window surface on an average clear day for a particular latitude
