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…configurations. Non-rectangular units usually use plastic glazing, though higher quality units use glass. The glazing can be flat, arched, domed, pyramidal, and "warped plane" (the glazing is flat on the low side and concave in section on the…

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…replacement applications commonly use glazing with these coatings. Some low-e…
…e properties as well. Modern window glazing falls into three categories: chemically…
…function best as the outermost sheet of glazing. Thermal performance is increased when…

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…with a glass or plastic cover called the glazing and a dark-colored absorber plate. The glazing can be transparent or translucent. Translucent…
…light only), low-iron glass is a common glazing material for flat-plate collectors because…

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…that burn your skin can enter through glazing to fade and degrade your fabrics and furnishings…
…visible light able to pass through the glazing. Since the whole idea of using glass…
…light and solar heat pass through the glazing into the building, and to reflect heat…

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…performance is determined by three parts: the glazing, the sash and the spacer system. Measuring…
…heat transfer near the edge of insulated glazing) along with the top-of-the-line…
…site, developed by DOE s Windows and Glazing Program at the Lawrence Berkeley National…

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…solar radiation through south-facing "glazing," where it is absorbed in dense materials…
…adjacent space. Energy-efficient, low-e glazing should be used. Bear in mind that adding…
…require new framing members to secure the glazing and carry the roof load. Existing thermal…

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… Manufacturers have a few tricks up their sleeves to get their products to meet the new standard. Since both the glass (glazing) and the frame affects performance testing results, using different frame materials, adding a third pane of glass and sealing…

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