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Information for the Designer
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- As all designers know, having correct and accurate information is crucial. Window and home designers must have clear, concise information concerning the choices of materials available to them, and the benefits and detractions of each of those options.
- It is with this in mind that we have gathered together a selection of materials, articules, and other publications that clearly spell out the uses and benefits of pultruded fiberglass for window and door design and construction. Below is a list of some of these articles with a brief description of each.
- If you wish further information, or a copy of any of the listed pieces, please feel free to contact us using the Designer's Contact Form.
- Consumer's Guide to Buying Energy-Efficient Windows and Doors
Natural Resources Canada
This Government of Canada information guide is one of the most complete and informative guides for the consumer when they are selecting either new windows and doors for a home under construction, or if they are looking at replacing their existing system. It is also a good guide for the designer to have and know as it explains the Canadian Government's rating system, and how it is employed as to windows, doors, and framing and sashes.
- Energy Design Update
from Cutter Information Corporation
Pultruded Fiberglass Windows
This is a monthly newsletter put out by the Cutter Information Corporation that focuses on Energy-Efficient housing. Below are a couple of quotes from one newsletter that focused on fiberglass windows.
"Blomberg Window Systems, a West Coast manufacturer of aluminum windows, has introduced a new line of pultruded fiberglass windows using lineals manufactured by Omniglass. of Winnipeg, Manitoba.
"Blomberg joins Marvin Windows and Doors as the first US manufacturers to sell pultruded fiberglass windows, which, though more expensive, have several advantages over vinyl-frame windows..."
- Under The Sun
Libbey Owens Ford
Under The Sun is a quarterly publication put out by Libbey Owens Ford as a source of information on their solar management glazings with special emphasis on their relation to energy issues and the environment. It is designed as a reflection of LOF's increasing awareness of current and coming changes in the glazing industry and its related industries. Below are a couple of quotes from this very informative 8 page publication.
Sorting Out The Model Energy Code Puzzle: The Fenestration Industry Can Help
"When President George Bush signed a large piece of legislation called the Energy Policy Act (EPACT) in 1992, he started what builders have come to know as, and at times even curse: a comprehensive energy policy."
"...With a lowered expansion coefficient, fiberglass frames maintain airtightness well and have a coefficiency actually very close to glass. Fiberglass lineals also have no internal bracing or reinforcement, so the frame R-values tend to be quite high..."
- Taking A Look At Windows
Fine Homebuilding
An indepth and informative article on the different components and the corresponding technologies in window manufacturing written in plain English. Author Jefferson Kolle explains not only the parts that make up windows, but also what goes into good windows, and what the pros and cons are of the different window types that are available.
- R-2000 Windows
Natural resources Canada
Another guide for the home owner for when they are trying to decide on which type of window to purchase, be it for a new home under construction, or while renovating their existing home. This introductory guide from Natural resources Canada is written and aimed mainly at the consumer market, but is also a valuable tool and information source for the designer when planning out today's Energy Efficient and Environmentally friendly home.
- Are Wood Windows On Their Way Out?
Progressive Architect
An intelligent article written by Alex Wilson detailing the reasons why windows made of wood are, in fact, on their way out, and what alternatives there are.
- Environmental Assessment of Fibreglass Window Systems
Prepared by Enermodal Engineering Limited
The complete study of the environmental assessment of manufacturing and using fibreglass based window systems, which a summarized version of it is posted here on the Omniglass web site.
- Tomorrow's Here
Glass & Glazing Products
British publication focusing in on the glass industry, and specifically on the window and door segment of it. A solid article on the introduction of composite material framing to the British market.
- Pultruded Composites... from Concept to Reality
Pultrusion Industry Council of the Composites Institute
A large color brochure showcasing the many uses and applications of pultruded fiberglass and composite materials.
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If you wish further information, or a copy of any of the listed pieces, please feel free to contact us.
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