Contents
Why energy-efficient windows?»
Improved Performance
What are the basics?»
Apply Proper Details and Practices»
What tools can help design and selection?»
Right-Sizing HVAC Systems
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Handbook of Fundamentals
http://www.ashrae.org/
publications/page/158
Air Conditioning Contractors of America's (ACCA) Manual J Residential Load Calculation Procedure
http://www.acca.org/tech/manualj/
E 2112: Standard Practice of the Installation of Exterior Windows, Doors and Skylights
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
100 Barr Harbor Drive
West Conshohocken, PA 19428
Phone: (610) 832-9585
Fax: (610) 832-9555
www.astm.org
Water Management Guide
Joseph W. Lstiburek
Energy & Environmental Building Association (EEBA)
www.eeba.org
InstallationMasters Training and Certification Program
Developed by American Architectural Manufacturers Association and administered by Architectural Testing, Inc.
www.installationmastersusa.com
The energy performance of windows has a direct impact on heating and cooling
loads and thus on the demand placed on heating, cooling and air conditioning
(HVAC) systems. It is important to take into account this impact on heating and
cooling loads when determining the adequate HVAC system size for homes.
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Apply Proper Window Details and Installation Practices
The ultimate performance of a window unit also depends on the quality of its
installation. Improper installation can contribute to air leakage, unnecessary
heat loss, condensation, and water leakage. This not only may lead to diminished
energy performance but deterioration of walls, insulation, and the window unit
itself.
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