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