Alpen Archives - AE Building Systems https://aebuildingsystems.com/tag/alpen/ High Performance Building Materials Tue, 28 Nov 2023 21:40:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://aebuildingsystems.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/logo1-100x100.png Alpen Archives - AE Building Systems https://aebuildingsystems.com/tag/alpen/ 32 32 High-Performance Windows & Air Infiltration https://aebuildingsystems.com/high-performance-windows-air-infiltration/ https://aebuildingsystems.com/high-performance-windows-air-infiltration/#comments Fri, 08 Nov 2019 15:28:19 +0000 https://aebuildingsystems.com/?p=2479 Generally speaking, windows are the weakest link in our building envelopes. When evaluating windows, often the insulative specifications (R-value / U-factor) are the primary focus. Just as important are the air infiltration rates. Code-built homes often lose 20 to 40% of the heat in the home through air infiltration. Windows and doors are a significant […]

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