Why You Need to Consider All-Weather Aluminum Windows
When it comes to upgrading your home, selecting the right windows is a crucial decision. One option that has been gaining significant attention is all-weather aluminum
WINDOWS & DOORS FACTS & TIPS
Why Aluminum Frames Have Become So Trendy
In the world of home improvement and architectural design, certain materials come and go in popularity. However, aluminum frames seem to have firmly established themselves as
Maximizing Space and Light With Your Patio Doors
When you’re shopping for a new patio door, you want to invest in something that will enhance the overall space where you’re installing the new door.
How a Closet Door Can Add the Finishing Touch to a Room
When it comes to home interior design, small choices matter. For example, the closet doors in your bedroom can make a big difference. Choosing the right
The Role of New Windows in Home Security
Your home is your castle, so you must keep it safe for yourself and your loved ones. In addition to having a locked door, you need
5 Signs Something Is Wrong With Your Interior Door
Your doors are a vital component of the interior of your home. Doors provide privacy and soundproofing as well as aesthetics. According to Allied Market Research,
Solar Energy – Energy released by the sun from 3 distinct regions of the solar light spectrum
- UV rays 3%
- Visible Light 45%
- Near Infrared (NIR) 52% (where the heat we experience comes from)
Fading Transmission
- How much fading potential comes through a window
- Light in the spectral region from 300 to 700 nanometers
- The lower the Fading Transmission number the better the glass is for reducing fading potential for carpets and furniture
Visible Light Transmittance (VLT)
- How much light passes through a window
- This is the visible light that we see
- Near Infrared (NIR) 52% (where the heat we experience comes from)
U-Value or U-Factor
- How much heat transfers through a window
- The lower the U-Value, the slower the rate of heat flow, thereby better insulation performance
WINDOWS & DOORS FACTS & TIPS
A bedroom without an exterior door will require an EGRESS complaint window *All 4 criteria are required to pass EGRESS
STEP 1
20” minimum width.
(net clear opening)
STEP 2
24” minimum height.
(net clear opening)
STEP 3
Minimum Total
5.7 sqft. vent space.
(net clear opening)
STEP 4
Maximum 44” sill height off finish floor.
General Window Anatomy
