Design and construction of a storm window with increased thermal efficiency which opens to allow ventilation as needed. Final technical report, proposal number F375

Technical Report · Tue Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1980

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5751310· OSTI ID:5751310

The project as originally conceived and funded envisioned a conventional full - window - length storm sash mounted in the cement block window opening. Appropriate linkage would open the storm sash. This design proved to be a safety hazard and physically undesirable. The design of the storm window sash was revised. Individual storm frames were to be mounted on each awning sash. Mechanical interferences with the storm sash occurred when a two inch air space was used. This was solved by reducing the air space to the optimum dimension of 3/4 inches. The sizes and configuration of the awning type windows were studied to aid in cost effective and efficient design of the storm frame. It was discovered that in all but the later (aluminum conserving) models, the window pane was recessed 3/4 inches. This serendipidous fact resulted in the design of a triple glazed window utilizing only one storm sash glazed on both sides. The resultant combination window and storm sash is estimated to give approximately R 3.9 to R 5.2 insulation value.

• Research Organization: Tyrrell (Frederick S.), Port Richey, FL (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: FG44-80R410301
• OSTI ID: 5751310
• Report Number(s): DOE/R4/10301-T1; ON: DE84000401
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
320100* -- Energy Conservation
Consumption
& Utilization-- Buildings
DESIGN
DIAGRAMS
EFFICIENCY
ENGINEERING DRAWINGS
OPENINGS
OPERATION
SPECIFICATIONS
STORM WINDOWS
THERMAL EFFICIENCY
THERMAL INSULATION
WINDOWS