Superior Energy Efficiency with Fiberglass Windows & Cladding Support
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Heat loss in buildings is largely attributed to poorly performing windows and walls. Fiberglass windows, doors, and cladding support systems contribute to superior building envelope thermal performance. Presented here is the impact of windows on building performance, the characteristics that make fiberglass windows thermally efficient, and how fiberglass cladding support systems mitigate thermal bridging, improving energy efficiency.
Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:
- Compare the effect that increasing the R-value of each element of the building envelope—the roof, walls, and windows—has on the increase in the overall building energy performance.
- Discuss how the condensation resistance, strength and durability, low coefficient of thermal expansion and contraction, and enhanced thermal performance of fiberglass windows contribute to improved building envelope thermal performance and make fiberglass an ideal window frame material.
- Explain how a fiberglass cladding support system mitigates thermal bridging and helps meet stringent code performance requirements.
- Use project examples to illustrate how fiberglass windows can achieve a multitude of design and performance goals.
Approximately 1 hour. Delivered online, at your own pace.
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Presenter Information
Name: Michael Bousfield
Title: Technical Director, Cascadia Windows & Doors
Background:
Michael Bousfield is one of the most well-versed technologists in fiberglass fenestration technology in BC.
In 2005, Michael attended BCIT to prepare for a career shift from logistics to architecture and building engineering. Two years later, he entered BCIT full-time, specializing in Building Science. He finished with honours, and won the BCBEC/BCIT Building Science Award for his academic achievements.
During his studies at BCIT, Michael also worked for RDH Building Engineering as a building science technologist. He performed forensic investigations into building enclosure failures, designed rehabilitation programs, and performed field review and testing for large-scale new and rehabilitation construction projects.
In 2009, Michael pursued the opportunity to focus his technical knowledge and experience in building science to a specific sector of the industry – windows. He is now the Technical Director of Cascadia Windows and Doors. At Cascadia, Michael blends several roles – business development, technical systems oversight, and product development.
The blend of these roles allows Michael to interface with clients and consultants in a technical capacity, and serve Cascadia's own team by directing internal technical and product development.
