Window Glossary

Window Glossary

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There are currently 3 names in this directory beginning with the letter E.
Egress window:
Window designed to be large enough for a firefighter to climb in or a person to climb out of in an emergency U.S. building codes require each bedroom of a home to have an emergency exit window, with minimum size specified.
ENERGY STAR for Windows:
A program sponsored by Natural Resources Canada. ENERGY STAR qualifies windows that meet minimum energy performance criteria. http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy/products/energystar/12519 
Extrusion:
The process by which material is forced through a die to produce lineal profile building components. Eg: vinyl siding, window profiles.