recordPvcInsulated

Low U value PVC frame

Extends from IDEAS.Buildings.Data.Interfaces.Frame (Template record for window frames).

Information

Well-insulated PVC window frame.

U-value from: Gustavsen, A., Jelle, B. P., Arasteh, D., & Kholer, C. (2007). State-of-the-art highly insulating window frames - Research and market review. (https://eta-publications.lbl.gov/sites/default/files/1133.pdf)

Parameters

TypeNameDefaultDescription
Booleanpresent (from Frame)true
Modelica.Units.SI.ThermalConductanceU_value (from Frame)1.1U-value window frame
IDEAS.Buildings.Components.ThermalBridges.NonebriTyp (from Frame)Thermal bridge type
IDEAS.Buildings.Data.Interfaces.Materialmat (from Frame)Material type, used for emissivity properties only

Revisions

  • May 6, 2022, by Jelger Jansen:
    Revised U-value and added reference. See #1190.