U-Factor


Construction glossary · Windows & doors

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Windows & doors · definition

The rate of non-solar heat flow through a window; lower means better insulation. The primary winter-performance metric on the NFRC label.

Source: U.S. DOE — Window Energy Performance Ratings

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