Thermal Design Choices for Aluminium Fenestration Systems

Description

This seminar looks at the different options available for thermal insulation of aluminium fenestration framing systems. It will help you to understand the following topics:

- Understand the history and importance of thermal insulation of aluminium profiles and what insulation materials are used where

- Understand the requirements of the current Building Regulations

- Understand the importance of profile design

- Understand methods of insulation calculation and what to look for in the results

- Understand the importance of the glazed unit specification and the choices available

- Understand the effects of solar energy on insulation

- Understand the importance of the thermal interface with the building envelope and how to reduce the effects of cold bridging between frame and structure

- Understand condensation and how to avoid it occurring

- Understand how to maximise BREAAM points by fenestration specification