Vinyl Window Testing

Wood and vinyl frames are popular.

Vinyl window testing.

Earlier this year katie gregg from window and door reported that composite products like fibrex windows were poised to take more of vinyl s market share because they are stronger and more durable. This vinyl pella product was one of the more expensive windows among the vinyl models we tested but it was also one of the top performers. U factor is a measure of heat transfer by the entire window frame sash and glass either into or out of the building. To achieve impact resistant certification impact resistant windows are subjected to the structural air infiltration water and forced entry tests described above as well as to the astm s or american society for testing and materials s very stringent astm e1996 standard specification for performance of exterior windows curtain walls doors and storm shuttersimpacted.

Choosing high performance windows doors and skylights can save you money and keep your home comfortable. Set your store to see local availability add to cart. We also test composite windows that include some made of fiberglass or from a combination of wood and plastic materials. Wojan window door is a registered provider with the american institute of architects continuing education systems.

Nfrc u factor ratings however represent the entire window performance including frame and spacer material. Try to purchase a window with the lowest u factor. The water penetration resistance test pressure for r products is also 15 of dp. 70 series pro double hung white vinyl window with buck frame and grilles model 3246786g 184 00 184 00.

45 of that cost is for heating and cooling. American craftsman 31 75 in. Vinyl wood products. Each year the average american household spends 1 500 2 500 on energy bills.

It s usually expressed in units of btu hr ft2 of. It earns an excellent. Pella 350 series cr s take. Testing presented by wojan window door corp.

U factor is the rate at which a window door or skylight conducts non solar heat flow. A smaller u factor will provide a window which is more comfortable to sit next to on cold days. Representative test sizes are compared among different manufacturers. Credit earned on completion of this program will be reported to ces records for aia members.

Note also that for skylights the structural design pressure is 200 percent of design pressure whereas it is 150 percent for windows and doors. It just starts at 2 9 psf for the gateway dp of 15.