Window selection balancing act
Installing windows that only meet the minimum Building Code performance requirements is common. Specifying higher-performing insulated glazing units and window frames could help us lift our game.
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By Julie Villard – 1 December 2018, Build 169, Feature article
Installing windows that only meet the minimum Building Code performance requirements is common. Specifying higher-performing insulated glazing units and window frames could help us lift our game.
By John Burgess – 1 August 2007, Build 101
Double glazing will soon become common in newly built New Zealand homes. There are a variety of systems and installation methods to be aware of with differing thermal performance and durability.
By John Burgess – 1 April 2008, Build 105, Feature article
There are different options for retrofitting insulated glazing units (IGUs) into existing homes. Some can be problematic, as found recently during the Beacon Papakowhai now Home® Renovation Project.