Choosing the Best Windows for Your Home | Energy Efficiency

Matt Hoots with ‪@SawHorseDesignBuild‬ discusses with Mike Barcik with ‪@southface‬ various window options for your home. They discuss the pros and cons of different types of windows and how they can be used to optimize energy efficiency.

Southface Website - - https://www.southface.org/

Another Southface video on heat transfer - -    • Understanding Heat Transfer  

Chapters
0:00 Introduction
00:42 Replacing windows will not cut energy bills in half
02:12 U-Factor and Solar Heat Gain Coefficient
02:49 Mix-Humid Climate Definition
03:40 Ideal Window Features
04:58 Challenges and Solutions for Existing Homes
06:30 Windows Designs for New Homes
06:48 Glazing Definition
07:40 Window Framing Options
08:21 Extruded Fiberglass Windows
09:40 Air Leakage
10:46 Spray Foam for Windows and Doors
10:59 Flashing For Windows
12:29 More Information on Southface


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