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Integrating the window with the building envelope

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DOIResolve DOI: https://doi.org/10.4224/40001240
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ConferenceBuilding Science Insight 1988: Window Performance and New Technology: 1988, Canada
Subjectwindows; installation (activity); air barriers; thermal insulation; condensation; butt joints; lap joints; waterproof joints; sealants; Moisture performance
Abstract
Successful integration of the window with the remainder of the building envelope requires an understanding of building science and trade capability on site. If designers take the initiative to specify how the window-wall junction is to be constructed, chances are very good the resulting system will outperform a system contrived on site.
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  • Proceedings, Institute for Research in Construction: 47–58.
LanguageEnglish
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IdentifierBSI-88(4)
NRC numberNRCC 29348(4)
NRC-IRC-2928
NPARC number20328804
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