ENERGY CONSERVATION

INSULATION

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Table of Thermal Properties - Resistance ("R" Values)
"R" Values Wind
Velocity

Glass Only Glass Plus Shutter
Slat V Slat VM
A. Single Glass 15 mph Winter 0.88
2.47
1.76
7.5 mph Summer
0.94
2.53
1.82
25 mph


2.41
1.71
B. Double Insulating
Glass (.5" air space)
15 mph Winter 1.72
3.31
2.60
7.5 mph Summer
1.78
3.37
2.66
25 mph


3.27
2.54
C. Single Glass & Storm Window 15 mph Winter 1.78
3.37
2.66
7.5 mph Summer
1.85
3.44
2.73
25 mph


3.31
2.60
D. Triple Glazed Double Hung Window 15 mph Winter 3.03
4.54
3.85
7.5 mph Summer
3.12
4.76
4.00

*"R" Value = F. Degree Temperature Difference Between Inside And Outside Per Square Foot Per BTU Heat Loss Per Hour.


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