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How to make good window choices
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We are working to make sustainable living the norm• We are an environmental charity that helps people live
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energy efficiency and storm water management• Many of our services offered as a social enterprise• Serving Waterloo Region since 1999
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PHILIP DRADER
Home Energy
Coach
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How to make good window choices
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Who is planning to replace some windows in the next year?
Questions anytime
Active projects?
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AGENDA
All about windows:
• When should you replace windows?
• General replacement guidelines• Conceptually• R-value • Solar heat gain coefficient and Total
Visibility• Frame material• Testing new windows • Fixed vs casement vs sliders
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When should you replace windows?
• Single glazed
• Broken seal
• For comfort
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General replacement guidelines
• Full replacement is better than in-frame replacement
• Multi-point locking
• Zero-maintenance
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Why windows?
• View
• Insulated
• Air tight
• What amount is comfortable?
(9-16% WWR)
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R-value – glazing layers
• Extra air space = warmer window
• Large convection loop vs small convection loops vs direct bounce
• Does the gas used between the window panes matter?
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R-value – spacers and gas
Argon, Air, Xenon, Krypton
What is a spacer?
Are some better than others?
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R-value – low-E coating
• Low-E stands for ‘low emissivity‘
• Increases the R-value
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R-value – low-E coating
• Solar radiation through air
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Solar heat gain coefficient and total visibility
Low-e coating
• Spectrally selective coatings
• Two main types: solar blocking and solar gates
• Tvis is total visibility – usually higher is better
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Frame material pros and cons
• Vinyl
• Fiberglass
• Wood
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Testing new windows – CSA A440
Window testing standard covers:
• Ease of Operation
• Air Tightness
• Water Tightness
• Wind Load Resistance
• Forced Entry Resistance
• Condensation Resistance
• Mechanical Tests
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Quick interlude about moisture
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Condensation on windows
Problem is either:
• 1. Too much moisture
• 2. Surface of glass too cold
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Fixed vs casement vs sliders
• Insulation
• Visible light
• Resistance to wind, water, intruders
• Cleaning
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Fixed vs casement vs sliders
• Insulation
• Visible light
• Resistance to wind, water, intruders
• Cleaning
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Questions?
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Review
1. High R-value (i.e. Low U-value) is always good
2. Solar heat gain can be useful
3. Buy for no maintenance and good hardware
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