TABLE R303.1. 3(1)
DEFAULT GLAZED WINDOW, GLASS DOOR AND SKYLIGHT U- FACTOR
FRAME TYPE | SINGLE PANE | DOUBLE PANE | SKYLIGHT See Table R303.1. 3(4) |
Metal | 1. 20 | 0.80 | |
Metal with Thermal Breaka | 1. 10 | 0.65 | |
Nonmetal or Metal Clad | 0.95 | 0.55 | |
Glazed Block | 0.60 |
a Metal Thermal Break = A metal thermal break framed window shall incorporate the following minimum design characteristics:
1 The thermal conductivity of the thermal break material shall be not more than 3.6 Btu-in/h/ft2/°F;
2 The thermal break material must produce a gap in the frame material of not less than 0.210 inches; and
3 All metal framing members of the products exposed to interior and exterior air shall incorporate a thermal break meeting the criteria in 1) and 2) above.
Wash. Admin. Code § 51-11R-30311
Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27A.020, 19.27A.045 and chapters 19.27 and 34.05 RCW. 13-04-055, § 51-11R-30311, filed 2/1/13, effective 7/1/13.