Topic: Safety Code And Performance

The reduction of sun-related fading risk for furnishings, flooring, displays, artwork, and merchandise.

The numerical sound-control rating used to compare how well glass or assemblies block sound.

A rating, often abbreviated STC, that describes how well a building product reduces airborne sound.

Glass or a glass assembly designed to reduce sound transmission.

A low-conductivity barrier in a metal frame that reduces heat transfer through the frame.

A performance rating for the glass area only, excluding frame and spacer effects.

An energy rating for the entire window, door, or skylight assembly, not just the center of the glass.

Glass or glass assemblies designed to reduce unwanted heat transfer, solar heat gain, or energy loss.

A label from the National Fenestration Rating Council showing energy-performance ratings for a window, door, skylight, or related product.

A rating or performance concept that indicates how well a window resists condensation under certain conditions.