april 2015 csi grand rapids chapter monthly membership meeting Understanding U-Factors Date: Program Overview The combination of evolving commercial energy codes and building requirements, mixed with a myriad of manufacturers’ performance data, often result in a misinterpretation of fenestration thermal performance. This presentation provides an understanding of fenestration total unit U-Factor, explains how different components of a window’s assembly (glass, aluminum framing and glass spacer) affect U-Factor, reviews testing methods for U-Factor, and provides guidance for developing accurate U-Factor specification language. Learning Objectives Identify five attributes affecting window U-Factor. Employ at least three design options to improve window U-Factor. Differentiate between NFRC and AAMA testing and certification processes. Draft non-defective specification requirements for U-Factor. Recognize other important energy related window design factors and the importance of a balanced design. About the Speaker Tom Minnon, CFM, CDT, LEED® AP Tom is Architectural Specification Manager for Tubelite, a leading manufacturer of architectural aluminum storefront, entrances, curtainwall, sunshades and light shelves. His 40 years of experience in the fenestration industry includes architectural sales in natural daylighting applications, high performance glazing, solar energy design and architectural aluminum glazing systems with Kalwall Corporation, Kawneer Company and YKK AP. He is a contributing author to Architects’ Guide to Glass & Metal (www.glassguides.com). Tom is a LEED® Accredited Professional and an AAMA® Certified FenestrationMaster™. About Tubelite Tubelite, Inc. is one of America’s premier manufacturers of aluminum storefront, curtainwall, entrances and daylighting controls with eco-friendly finishes and 70% recycled content. Tubelite has been in the business of designing, manufacturing and fabricating extruded aluminum products since 1945. More Information [email protected] 603-721-2994 Time: Social - 6:00 Dinner - 6:30 Program - 7:15 If you would like to sponsor the dinner or the bar at a future membership meeting, please contact J. Costen. Hyatt Place –GR South 2150 Metro Lane SW Wyoming, MI Register by Monday, April 13, 2015 via: E-mail to J. Costen : [email protected] Dinner Price: Free - Grand Rapids Chapter Members $15.00—Guests / Non Chapter Memebers
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