The variety of high-performance fenestration (i.e., window, storefront, and curtain wall) systems and insulation materials on the market have increased with time. Yet, they can be confusing to navigate. This article will address some of the changes in aluminum-framed fenestration systems.
This article was originally published in the August 2016 issue of the Journal of the National Institute of Building Sciences and has been reproduced here with permission from the publisher.
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