Jun 12, 2013 · 5/16" vs 7/16" what? Thickness of each pane? Thickness of air space between? Typical insulated glass here would be 1/8" glass + 3/4" air space + 1/8" glass, total thickness 1". There are a …

Oct 17, 2024 · Glass thickness and interlayers Impact-resistant windows typically have a structurally reinforced frame and sash, heavy-duty hardware, and laminated glass.

Nov 6, 2014 · A slimmer 2 3/4-inch-wide frame results in a window that is 63% glass for the same size of window. More significantly, North American fixed frames are about 2 inches (50 mm) wide – …

Apr 5, 2012 · Over the last two weeks I've covered the major strategies for improving the energy performance of windows: adding extra layers of glass, increasing the thickness of the air space …

Mar 26, 2010 · Extra glass keeps out the cold. Triple-glazed Canadian windows like this casement window from Thermotech have U-factors as low as 0.17. Image Credit: Thermotech Since 1977, …

Oct 5, 2023 · Too many windows and/or oversized windows decrease the R-value of walls, so buy the right windows and install them in the right place.

Jan 1, 2018 · Size of the window glass; Window’s orientation or direction (e.g., facing south, east, west or north); Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC), the solar gain potential, usually 0.35 to 0.7, or 35% to …

Dec 1, 2014 · Jamie, There are three issues here: 1. Glass thickness. (Thicker glass is stronger than thinner glass.) 2. The optimum gap between the window panes of an IGU. 3. The different methods …

Nov 7, 2022 · Laminated Glass." And if I can't, the glass and gap thicknesses can be measured I think. Besides the paperwork I don't see see a way to confirm the correct layers are on. My installer said …

Mar 22, 2012 · With thicker spaces, the stress on the edges of the glass increases, and thermal expansion and contraction causes breakage. Next week we’ll look at a more significant innovation in …