Abstract
Windows can be a major source of heat loss in the winter and heat gain in the summer. This informative fact sheet provides tips on reducing energy loss through windows, including caulking and weatherstripping, layering glass and air spaces, and choosing the right frame materials.
Original language | American English |
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Number of pages | 6 |
State | Published - 1994 |
Bibliographical note
Produced for the U.S. Department of Energy by the National Renewable Energy LaboratoryNREL Publication Number
- ACNR/MK-15860
Other Report Number
- DOE/CH10093-290
Keywords
- air infiltration
- building materials
- educational tools
- EE
- energy conservation, consumption, and utilization
- energy efficiency
- heat losses
- thermal insulation
- vapor condensation
- weatherization
- windows