Windows and Skylights Book

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