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Ask your QuestionCan you explain what a window’s U value is exactly? What does it mean and why does it matter? Looking forward to your response.
Asked by Pete on 27th Apr 2022Best Answer
"The U value of a window or door is a measure of thermal transmittance. It's used to convey how heat is transmitted through the door or window. A good-performing window has a low U Value. U Values for tilt and turn windows, by design, are better. As is their airtightness."
Answered on 3rd May 2022 - Member since Apr 2022 - report"Control the thermal heat, and airtightness in bend windows."
Answered on 3rd May 2022 - Member since Jan 2020 - report"The u vlaue is the energy efficiant teh glass is, or how effective it is keeping the heat in. There are a lot of different types of glass and each vlue woudl depend on teh glas.:
Single glazed
double Glazed
Double glazed with argon gas
Triple glazed,"