TERMINOLOGY
Below is a list of terminology used throughout the window and door industry and this web site. Should you have further queries, please contact us.
- Argon Gas
- Argon gas is clear, non-toxic and non-flammable . It has low thermal conductivity properties which aides in preventing heat loss and increases the energy efficiency of a window or door system.
- Brick Mold
- This is an exterior trim that covers the seam between the jamb and wall.
- Double Glazed
- Also known as Dual Pane or Thermal Units. Tiltco uses double-glazed glass units that offer Low-E Argon as standard. These are two panes of glass sealed together with a spacer bar in-between.
- Laminated Glass
- Laminated glass is a combination of two or more glass sheets with one or more interlayers of plastic - PVB. Upon impact, the interlayer holds the glass fragments together and prevents full entry.
- Low-E
- This is an invisible coating that reflects heat back into the property during winter and reflects heat radiation away during summer, whilst protecting against UV rays.
- Muntin Bars
- Muntin Bars or Grills are bars that give the appearance of divided lites on a door or window. Tiltco offers a wide selection of muntin bars - from internal grills (between the double glazed glass) to surface mounted grills (SDLs) and more, with varying thicknesses styles and colours.
- Profile
- Profiles are the uPVC extrusion lengths that are cut and welded to create the window or door frame and sash. Tiltco uses European profiles that are of the highest quality, strength and energy efficiency.
- R-Factor
- A measure of insulation. A measure of a materials resistance to the passage of heat. The higher the R value, the more insulating it has.
- Sash
- This is the opening or operating part of a window or door system, e.g. the actual door itself, not the surrounding frame.
- Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC)
- Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) measures how well a product blocks heat from the sun. It is represented as a number between 0 and 1 - the lower the number, the more efficient the product.
- Spacer Bar
- Spacers incorporate a desiccant that absorbs moisture from the trapped air in the space between the glass preventing the fogging and condensation. Standard spacer bars are aluminum, however Tiltco also offers warm edge spacers that are even more thermally efficient.
- Tempered Glass
- Tempered, or toughened, glass is four or more times stronger than annealed, or regular, glass. When broken, it shatters into many small fragments which prevent major injuries and property damage.
- U-Factor
- U-factor measures how well a product prevents heat from escaping. The lower the U-value, the slower the rate of heat flow and the better the insulating quality.
- uPVC/Vinyl
- Unplasticised Polyvinyl Chloride, or uPVC, is odorless, tasteless and has a good chemical resistance. Tiltco uses European uPVC profiles that do not degrade or yellow and offer substantial energy efficiency and greater structural stability. uPVC is commonly referred to as vinyl in North America.
- Visual Transmittance (VT)
- Visual Transmittance (VT) measures how much light comes through a product. It is represented as a number between 0 and 1 - the higher the number, the more daylight a product allows in.
