Windows & Skylights

by Spence, William P.

• ISBN13: 9780806981079
• ISBN10: 0806981075
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-12-31
• Publisher: Sterling

Summary

"The proper window enhances a property's value and offers increased energy efficiency....Spence offers a wealth of information on the types and styles of windows, energy efficiency, glazing materials, the installation of both new and replacement windows, and skylights....Like other volumes in this series, Spence's title features colorful illustrations and excellent instructions. It is a good bet for every public library."-

Table of Contents

Selecting Windows	4	(10)
Energy Efficiency	5	(1)
Appearance	6	(1)
Cost Considerations	7	(1)
Technical Considerations	8	(5)
Building Codes	13	(1)
Locating Windows	14	(14)
Natural Light	15	(4)
Natural Ventilation	19	(3)
Controlling Heat Gain	22	(1)
Controlling Heat Loss	22	(1)
Privacy	23	(1)
Windows & Furniture	23	(1)
Views	24	(2)
Security	26	(1)
Emergency Exits	27	(1)
Types of Window	28	(20)
Window-Frame Materials	28	(2)
Single-, Double- & Triple-Hung Windows	30	(2)
Casement Windows	32	(2)
Awning Windows	34	(1)
Hopper/Basement/Utility Windows	35	(1)
Tilt Windows	36	(1)
Fixed Windows	36	(1)
Jalousie Windows	36	(1)
Gliding Windows	37	(1)
Circle-Top, Arched, Quarter-Circle, Circle, Elliptical & Oval Windows	38	(2)
Custom-Made Windows	40	(1)
Bow & Bay Windows	40	(2)
Transom Windows	42	(1)
Grilles	42	(1)
Box Bay Windows	42	(1)
Roof Windows/Skylights	43	(1)
Replacement Windows	44	(1)
Glass-Block Windows	44	(1)
Acrylic-Block Windows	45	(1)
Storm Windows	46	(2)
Energy-Efficiency Factors	48	(10)
Choosing the Right Window	48	(1)
Energy Consumption	49	(3)
Window-Rating Factors	52	(2)
Selection of Glazing	54	(1)
National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC)	54	(1)
American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA)	55	(1)
Energy Star Performance Rating	56	(1)
Canadian Standards Association (CSA)	57	(1)
Glazing	58	(18)
Glazing Properties	58	(1)
Windows Glass	59	(1)
Tempered & Heat-Treated Glass	60	(1)
Tinted Glass	60	(1)
Spectrally Selective Glass	61	(1)
Window Film	61	(1)
Safety Film	62	(1)
Reflective Glass	62	(2)
Low-E Glazing	64	(2)
Insulating Glass	66	(1)
Gas Fills	67	(1)
Laminated Glass	68	(1)
Acoustical Glass	69	(1)
Glass Blocks	70	(2)
Plastic Glazing	72	(2)
Super-Windows	74	(1)
Altitude Glass Considerations	74	(1)
Wind Load	74	(1)
Building Codes	75	(1)
Installing Windows In New Construction	76	(24)
The Rough Opening	76	(1)
Flashing Techniques	77	(6)
Installing Windows with Nailing Fins	83	(4)
Installing Unclad Solid-Wood Windows	87	(2)
Other Installation Details	89	(1)
Windows in Masonry-Veneer Walls	89	(2)
Installing Acrylic-Block Windows	91	(1)
Installing Glass-Block Windows	91	(7)
Installing Bay & Bow Windows	98	(2)
Replacement Windows & Storm Windows	100	(20)
Savings	100	(1)
Selecting Window Replacements	101	(2)
Preparing to Order Replacement Windows	103	(1)
Installing Replacement Windows	103	(1)
Preparing the Rough Opening	104	(4)
Kits to Replace the Sash	108	(4)
Installing a Pocket Window	112	(3)
Storm Windows	115	(4)
Vinyl Windowsills	119	(1)
Skylights & Roof Windows	120	(18)
Terms	121	(1)
Specifications	121	(1)
Energy Efficiency	121	(1)
Condensation	122	(1)
Climate & Orientation	122	(1)
Sun-Screening	123	(1)
Types of Skylight & Roof Window	123	(5)
Installing Skylights & Roof Windows	128	(5)
Framing the Light Well	133	(2)
Other Types of Skylight	135	(1)
Installing Tubular Skyligths	135	(3)
Sunrooms & Sunspaces	138	(10)
Greenhouses	139	(3)
Sunrooms, Patio Rooms, Sunspaces	142	(1)
Glazing for Sunspaces	142	(1)
Sunrooms	142	(5)
Patio Rooms	147	(1)
Sun Shielding	148	(9)
Window Overhangs	149	(1)
Roof Overhang	150	(2)
Other Exterior Screening Techniques	152	(2)
Interior Sun-Screening Techniques	154	(2)
Solar-Control Window Films	156	(1)
Index	157	(3)
Metric Equivalents	160