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 a) and b) above. |
FRAME TYPE | SINGLE PANE | DOUBLE PANE | |
Metal | 1.20 | 0.80 | SKYLIGHT |
Metal with Thermal Breaka | 1.10 | 0.65 | See Table R303.1.3(4) |
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. |