Deck 8: Fenestration

Question 1

Fenestration in general, and windows in particular, affect efficiency and comfort through four specific principles: radiation, convection, conduction, and ____.

A) air leakage
B) conversion
C) reduction
D) reflection

Answer 1

air leakage

Question 2

____ rates and certifies most fenestration products.

A) ENERGY STAR
B) The NFRC
C) The NFA
D) The SHGC

Answer 2

The NFRC

Question 3

Air leakage is a measurement of the total amount of air leakage, equivalent to the total cubic feet of air passing through a square foot of window area in one ____.

A) millisecond
B) second
C) minute
D) hour

Answer 3

minute

Question 4

____ products include glass that changes properties electronically via an electric current, and glazing with blinds between glass layers that control light and heat.

A) Solar glazing
B) Double-glazed
C) Tubular daylighting
D) Dynamic glazing

Question 5

Green homes should aim for ____ ENERGY STAR or 2009 IECC in cold climates.

A) significantly lower U-factors than
B) significantly higher U-factors than
C) the same U-factors as
D) slightly higher U-factors than

Question 6

____ are inert gases that are commonly added to the air space between glass panes in insulated glass to lower the U-factor.

A) Helium and krypton
B) Xenon and argon
C) Argon and krypton
D) Radon and Xenon

Question 7

In hot climates, low-E coatings reflect as much as ____% of the infrared heat while allowing visible light to penetrate from outside.

A) 68
B) 75
C) 82
D) 90

Question 8

____ glazing panels, typically made of fiberglass, can have U-factors as low as 0.05 (R-20), making them as efficient as many walls.

A) Storm-resistant
B) Translucent
C) Transparent
D) Impact-resistant

Question 9

Regardless of the insulation value, ____ is the most critical element in overhead doors, and finding units with high performance of this element is a challenge.

A) air leakage
B) conduction
C) heat loss
D) lighting

Question 10

____ is a good conductor, so any window of this type should have a thermal break in the sash as well as the frame to reduce heat transfer.

A) Fiberglass
B) Wood
C) Vinyl
D) Metal

Question 11

____ windows and doors offer the warmth and sustainability of wood with a more durable exterior finish.

A) Vinyl
B) Clad
C) Fiberglass
D) Metal

Question 12

Although not always as aesthetically pleasing as wood and clad doors, the most durable and efficient door slabs are made of ____.

A) fiberglass with a polyurethane foam filling
B) fiberglass with a simple foam filling
C) vinyl with a polyurethane foam filling
D) metal with a polyurethane foam filling

Question 13

Hinged units are referred to as ____ or awning windows, depending on whether or not they swing from the side or the top.

A) vertical swing
B) casement
C) single-hung
D) folding

Question 14

Aluminum screening can be considered a more environmentally friendly product than flexible ____, which is coated with soft PVC that is manufactured with harmful phthalates.

A) copper
B) steel
C) fiberglass
D) composition

Question 15

Most weatherstrip is made of ____, which provides a long-term flexible air and moisture seal.

A) PVC
B) felt
C) foam
D) mohair

Question 16

Many designers and owners prefer grilles or ____, the bars that create the look of individual panes of glass in a sash, in new windows that mimic the look of old windows with small individual panes or lites.

A) blockers
B) dividers
C) muntins
D) plaids

Question 17

Grille options available in modern fenestration include ____ divided light, simulated divided light, removable grilles, and grilles between glass.

A) actual
B) authentic
C) real
D) true

Question 18

Windows and doors are installed in two types of walls: those with ____ or those without, which are generally referred to as storage reservoir walls.

A) water planes
B) water funnels
C) drainage planes
D) drainage funnels

Question 19

____ windows should be avoided in shower areas.

A) Vinyl
B) Wood
C) Fiberglass
D) Combination vinyl and fiberglass

Question 20

After windows, doors, and skylights are installed, the space between the frame and the structure must be sealed against air infiltration. This is typically accomplished with ____ insulation designed specifically for this purpose.

A) low-expansion spray foam
B) flexible plastic
C) rubber
D) PVC

Question 21

When replacing complete window and door units in existing walls, it is critical to determine if there is a ____ and if it is possible to integrate the new units and flashing effectively into it.

A) BST
B) LKB
C) PPC
D) WRB

Question 22

Options for window improvements other than full unit replacement include sash and balance replacement and insert replacement units. ____ in existing sashes may also be replaced.

A) Insulation
B) Lining
C) Glazing
D) Sealant

Question 23

Options to reduce solar gain include an applied window film and exterior solar screens, which replace traditional insect screens while reducing solar gain by as much as ____%.

A) 40
B) 55
C) 70
D) 85

Question 24

____ windows have operable parallel glass or acrylic louvers set in a frame. This style of window provides a marginal air-seal.

A) Jalousie
B) Vinyl
C) Clad
D) Grille

Question 25

____ doors are difficult to repair; if they do not operate or seal effectively, complete replacement should be considered.

A) French
B) Sliding
C) Swinging
D) Traditional wooden

Question 26

Match each item with a statement below.

-The measurement of the heat loss of a particular window or door assembly.

A)Visible transmittance (VT)
B)Glass block
C)U-factor
D)Spectrally selective glass
E)Solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC)
F)Shading fenestration

Question 27

Match each item with a statement below.

-The measurement of how much of the sun's radiation a window or door will block.

A)Visible transmittance (VT)
B)Glass block
C)U-factor
D)Spectrally selective glass
E)Solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC)
F)Shading fenestration

Question 28

Match each item with a statement below.

-A measurement of how much light comes through glazing.

A)Visible transmittance (VT)
B)Glass block
C)U-factor
D)Spectrally selective glass
E)Solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC)
F)Shading fenestration

Question 29

Match each item with a statement below.

-Helps to control solar gain when extra heat is not needed.

A)Visible transmittance (VT)
B)Glass block
C)U-factor
D)Spectrally selective glass
E)Solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC)
F)Shading fenestration

Question 30

Match each item with a statement below.

-Makes use of low-emissivity coatings that block much of the infrared energy and ultraviolet light while allowing in most of the visible light.

A)Visible transmittance (VT)
B)Glass block
C)U-factor
D)Spectrally selective glass
E)Solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC)
F)Shading fenestration

Question 31

Match each item with a statement below.

-Is often specified for high-security areas where light is desired but a view is not needed.

A)Visible transmittance (VT)
B)Glass block
C)U-factor
D)Spectrally selective glass
E)Solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC)
F)Shading fenestration