The National Trust for Historic Preservation has implemented its "Weatherization Guide" for Older and Historic Buildings."
The guide serves as a comprehensive resource for homeowners who want to make their homes more energy efficient without spending a lot of money. One of the main goals for this guide is to provide insight on making energy efficiency improvements without compromising the historic character of one’s home.
The Weatherization Guide includes a section with advice for retrofitting old windows and answers many questions on whether it’s best to repair or replace windows.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Friday, September 11, 2009
White Paper Explains Changes in Fenestration Codes
A recently published white paper discusses changes in fenestration codes. Technoform in Twinsburg, Ohio, prepared the document, which provides insight into how fenestration codes may be able to help window and curtainwall manufacturers achieve compliance.
Technoform published the white paper to clarify proposed changes to ENERGY STAR® requirements, new ASHRAE, IECC and DOE guidelines, and the tax credit provision of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
Technoform published the white paper to clarify proposed changes to ENERGY STAR® requirements, new ASHRAE, IECC and DOE guidelines, and the tax credit provision of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Webinar Discusses Impact of Fenestration on Energy Loss
The Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) is offering a Webinar dedicated to how fenestration performance affects energy efficiency.
The Webinar will be held on September 15, 2009 from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. (EST).
Attendees will learn about the total U.S. energy consumption through buildings and fenestration products based on information provided by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Attendees will also learn what U factors, Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) and Visible Light Transmittance (VLT) are and what role they play in energy loss or gain.
There will also be a discussion on various energy codes with a focus on which ones becoming more stringent such as Energy star, IECC, and ASHRAE.
Further information is available from CSI.
The Webinar will be held on September 15, 2009 from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. (EST).
Attendees will learn about the total U.S. energy consumption through buildings and fenestration products based on information provided by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Attendees will also learn what U factors, Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) and Visible Light Transmittance (VLT) are and what role they play in energy loss or gain.
There will also be a discussion on various energy codes with a focus on which ones becoming more stringent such as Energy star, IECC, and ASHRAE.
Further information is available from CSI.
Friday, September 4, 2009
NFRC to Hold Webinar on CMA Pilot Project
NFRC will hold a Webinar on Thursday, September 10 from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.
The Webinar will focus on updates to NFRC’s Component Modeling Approach (CMA) Pilot Program. Registration is currently open.
NFRC held a previous Webinar regarding the CMA Pilot Project on July 15. A recording, including answers to the questions posed at the end of the formal presentation, is available. All the information you need about both seminars is posted on the NFRC Website.
The Webinar will focus on updates to NFRC’s Component Modeling Approach (CMA) Pilot Program. Registration is currently open.
NFRC held a previous Webinar regarding the CMA Pilot Project on July 15. A recording, including answers to the questions posed at the end of the formal presentation, is available. All the information you need about both seminars is posted on the NFRC Website.
NFRC's Executive Director Speaks Out on Passing of Industry Giant
Jim Benney, Executive Director, of NFRC offered his thoughts on the passing of industry giant, Bill Marvin.
"I have many fond memories of the Marvin family from my days with the National Window and Door Association and want to express my condolences to them and my appreciation for their contribution to the fenestration industry.
I had my first opportunity this past week to actually visit the Marvin facility in Warroad, Minnesota. It reminded me of the important ties that the window industry has always had with their communities and how generations of families have worked hard to produce quality products and to provide a quality of life to their environs.
It was great to experience the pride that so many people expressed in their town and in the state, and I am sure this pride is duplicated in so many of the communities across this country where window and door businesses have existed for generations. It makes me extremely proud to be associated with this industry.”
"I have many fond memories of the Marvin family from my days with the National Window and Door Association and want to express my condolences to them and my appreciation for their contribution to the fenestration industry.
I had my first opportunity this past week to actually visit the Marvin facility in Warroad, Minnesota. It reminded me of the important ties that the window industry has always had with their communities and how generations of families have worked hard to produce quality products and to provide a quality of life to their environs.
It was great to experience the pride that so many people expressed in their town and in the state, and I am sure this pride is duplicated in so many of the communities across this country where window and door businesses have existed for generations. It makes me extremely proud to be associated with this industry.”
Marvin died at his home on Monday morning, August 31. He was 92.
NFRC Lists Certified Approved Calculation Entities
Green Fire Station Under Construction
Sarasota County has broken ground on its first green fire station.
The facility will use recycled materials, a high-performance roof system that reflects a great deal of solar energy, and high performance windows with glass that reduces solar heat gain.
This is the first fire station of its kind to be built green in Sarasota County but not the last. County officials say newly firehouses will be constructed to help protect the environment.
The facility will use recycled materials, a high-performance roof system that reflects a great deal of solar energy, and high performance windows with glass that reduces solar heat gain.
This is the first fire station of its kind to be built green in Sarasota County but not the last. County officials say newly firehouses will be constructed to help protect the environment.
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