Fiberglass for Fenestration

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1 Fiberglass for Fenestration

2 This program is registered with the AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product. Questions related to specific materials, methods, and services will be addressed at the conclusion of this presentation. Thank you!

3 Copyright Materials This presentation is protected by US and International copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, display and use of the presentation without written permission of the speaker is prohibited. AAMA Fiberglass Material Council 2008

4 Learning Objectives What is fiberglass Performance characteristics of fiberglass Pultrusion process Manufacturing process and industry standards Case studies of fiberglass window applications

5 What is AAMA? A collection of scientific, business, engineering, production, sales and marketing people whose primary goal is to promote quality, confidence, and knowledge throughout the fenestration industry by representing window, door, skylight, curtain wall and storefront manufacturers and their suppliers AAMA is a voluntary organization

6 AAMA S Major Role To develop standards and specifications for guidance of architects, builders and industry professionals To influence code bodies for inclusion of key codes to better the industry and the marketplace To develop buyer confidence in the quality, performance and reliability of the industry s certified products.

7 What is FMC? Mission: To act as an information provider and promoter of fiberglass in the fenestration and related building products industry and provider of technical, regulatory, legislative, marketing and certification support to ensure that the appropriate standards are established, maintained and communicated for the benefit of the users and suppliers of fiberglass pultrusions and products.

8 Applications of Fiberglass Sustainable products for the world From automotive to household fixtures

9 Applications of Fiberglass Automotive...car bodies, such as the Chevrolet Corvette Transportation...truck beds and armored vehicles Aircraft fuselage, propellers, nose cones Boats resistance to UV, saltwater & extreme heat and cold Recreation hockey sticks, golf carts, kayaks, travel trailers Household Fixtures shower stalls, laundry tubs, ladders Environment gas storage tanks, toxic chemical containers Communications... fiber optic cables Building and Construction bridges, H & I beams, decking, rebar to resist corrosion, guard rails, light poles, manhole covers, tool handles, windows and doors

10 Advantages Of Fiberglass Energy efficiency High strength-to-weight ratio Withstands extreme heat and cold Suited for seacoast application Resists moisture, scratching, denting, warping and impact Attractive, complex integral shapes Non-reflective, non-magnetic and non-sparking Insect resistant Dark colors in hot climates Can be formulated for low flammability Environmentally friendly finish options

11 Advantages of Fiberglass Smooth operation Low thermal expansion Reduced sash sagging Minimal sight lines Large window units Wind load resistance Resistant to forced entry Will not dent, warp, corrode Unaffected by time or temperature

12 What is Fiberglass? Glass (sand) and resin strands Low embodied energy Energy efficient, non-polluting, low environmental impact Low thermal expansion and contraction Strong and durable Withstands extreme heat and cold Seacoast worthy Superb condensation resistance Resists atmospheric pollutants, chemical corrosion

13 What is Pultruded Fiberglass? Isometric View of Complex Pultruded Profile

14 What is Pultrusion? Click link for You tube video

15 A Pultruded Profile

16 Advantages of Pultrusion High throughput rate Finished part Lines can produce profiles at 3-15 ft/min More traditional line speeds range 3-5 ft/min High material usage (low process waste, low labor) Variety of reinforcement types, forms and styles with many thermosetting and thermoplastic resins and fillers Fabrication yields Complex thin walled shapes Extremely large profiles Any transportable length parts

17 Fiberglass For Fenestration Provides outstanding U factor High performance finishes in a variety of colors Powder and Liquid systems AAMA specifications: 623, 624 & 625 Can be refinished in the field Extremely hard and scratch resistant Environmentally friendly-green material

18 Thermal Performance of Fiberglass High R-values/Low U-values High condensation resistance Reduces damage to walls Helps achieve higher level of thermal comfort

19 Why Buildings? Buildings consume: 30% of all of our nation s energy 50% of all electrical energy DOE to reduce building s energy usage by 50% AIA goal is Zero Energy by 2030 * Source: U.S. Dept of Energy and

20 What is Sustainability? Meeting the needs of today without compromising the needs of future generations* Resource-efficient manufacturing, product use, recycling & disposal Minimizing the ecological impact of a building *Source: U.N. Rio Earth Summit, 1992

21 Sustainability of Materials Will it adversely affect health of occupants? Will it need frequent replacement/repairs? Are there impacts from mining or harvesting material? Will it minimize energy use? Toxic by-products created during manufacturing? Renewable energy consumed during manufacturing? Raw materials from rare or endangered resources? Raw materials or mftg. locations far from building site? Can the material be reused or recycled?

22 Average Annual Growth Rate of Window Materials 2007 to 2013F 120% 100% 103% 80% 60% 40% 20% 0% -20% 15% Fiberglass Vinyl Aluminum Wood Growth -40% -60% -44% -30% Source: AAMA/WDMA 2010/2011 U.S. National Statistical Review and Forecast

23 Window Usage in Residential Buildings Forecast Total Construction (Millions of Units) F 2013F 2014F Wood* Aluminum Vinyl Fiberglass* Other Total Source: AAMA/WDMA 2010/2011 U.S. National Statistical Review and Forecast

24 Patio Door Usage Forecast (Thousands of Units) F 2013F 2014F Wood* Aluminum Vinyl Steel Fiberglass Other Total* *Includes both aluminum and vinyl wood clad units and un-clad wood units. Source: AAMA/WDMA 2010/2011 U.S. National Statistical Review and Forecast

25 Fiberglass Windows and Doors Structural Testing AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S. 2/A Fiberglass windows and doors are tested to the same structural performance standard as aluminum, vinyl and wood windows

26 Fiberglass Windows and Doors Material Test Results Thermal Expansion 5.0 x 10-6 in/in/ F 100 in. sample at a temperature change of 100 F = 0.05 Modulus of Elasticity (PSI x 10 6 ) 3.0 Thermal Conductivity BTU/in/hr/SF/ F 2.08 Tensile Strength (KSI) 60.0 Source: Principles of Polymer Engineering; By N.G. Mccrum, C.P. Buckley, and C.B. Bucknall, Published By Oxford University Press In 1990.

27 Energy Star Program Fiberglass windows and doors perform very well with the ENERGY STAR program requirements

28 Energy Star Climate Zones for Windows, Doors and Skylights

29 Energy Star Qualified Windows and Doors Eligibility Climate Zone U-Factor 1 SHGC 2 Northern 0.35 Any North/Central South/Central Prescriptive Equivalent Performance (excluding CA) Products meeting these criteria also qualify in the Southern zone 1. btu/h.ft2. F 2. Fraction of incident solar radiation

30 Energy Star Qualified Windows and Doors Eligibility Climate Zone U-Factor 1 SHGC 2 Southern Prescriptive btu/h.ft2. F 2. Fraction of incident solar radiation Equivalent Performance

31 Window Usage in Non-Residential Buildings F (vision area, millions of square feet) F 2013F 2014F Site Fab Windows Shop Fab Windows Curtain Wall Storefront Total Source: AAMA/WDMA 2010/2011 U.S. National Statistical Review and Forecast

32 Fiberglass Windows and Doors Case Study Boyne River Ecology Center Designed to uplift the spirit, windows allow light and colors inside to change with the hours and the seasons 1,020 square feet of windows, 308 square feet of skylights built with pultruded fiberglass with an overall U-factor of

33 Fiberglass Windows and Doors Case Study New office near Toronto (Canada s first C-2000 project) Window frames are assembled from fiberglass profiles filled with polystyrene insulation, chosen for their insulating value and low embodied energy 30% window-to-wall ratio Green-on-the-Grand

34 Fiberglass Windows and Doors Case Study Toledo s oldest all-female, Catholic college-preparatory high school Installed in the late 1950s, 1300 single-pane steel windows had to be replaced St. Ursula Academy All units were glazed with 7/8" low-e/argon glass meeting the U.S. DOE Energy Star requirement of 0.35 U-value

35 Fiberglass Windows and Doors Case Study DOE/EERE Solar Decathlon Uses the USGBC Indoor Environmental Quality and Indoor Air Quality guidelines: Daylighting Lighting quality Thermal comfort Acoustics Occupant control of the building s systems Access to views

36 Fiberglass Windows and Doors Case Study Reed College Restoration project included replacement of original 200 windows Restoration completed using pultruded fiberglass double hung retrofit frames Designed to fit with original décor Selected because of energy efficiency, and low environmental impact

37 Fiberglass Windows and Doors Case Study Entrants design and build homes that can conserve sufficient energy over a fixed period of time to power all of the home s electricity and operating amenities. DOE/EERE Solar Decathlon

38 Fiberglass Windows and Doors Case Study DOE/EERE Solar Decathlon University of Virginia used fiberglass windows and doors in their home s design In 2002, achieved perfect scores for: Energy Balance, Design & Livability In 2005, first place for: Architecture & Dwelling

39 Fiberglass Windows and Doors Structural Integrity

40 Fiberglass Windows and Doors Energy Efficiency

41 Fiberglass Windows and Doors Finish

42 Fiberglass Windows and Doors Function

43 Fiberglass Windows and Doors Flexibility

44 Fiberglass Windows and Doors Life Cycle Costing

45 Fiberglass Windows and Doors Sustainability

46 Fiberglass Windows and Doors Energy Efficiency Structural Integrity Finish Function Flexibility Life Cycle Costing Sustainability Overall Value

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