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  • thermal analysis and performance
  • windows, doors, fenestration



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  • Lio, M. and Kesik, T., (1997), Canadian wood-frame house construction



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    FRAME plus

    This link was checked on Dec. 2006Web:

    FRAMETMplus is a WINDOWS-based program for the analysis of windows doors and other building envelope products. FRAMETMplus uses the most advanced heat transfer equations to determine key properties of building products including U-value (or factor), Solar Heat Gain Coefficient, Visible Light Transmission, Condensation Resistance and local temperatures. Version 5.0 offers many advantages over previous versions of the FRAME and VISION software.

    FRAMETMplus is compatible with the Windows operating system. FRAMETMplus analyses whole window or door products and does not analyze a product through cross-sections. The software is fully integrated¡ªa variable change entered in one part of the program is automatically updated in all other parts of the program.

    functions equally well on WINDOWS 95, 98, NT and 2000

    determines properties according to any set of conditions including Canadian Standards Association and National Fenestration Rating Council

    analyses complete window and door products because it is an integrated software package

    allows substitution of insulated glazing units with the click of a button

    models over 20 window, door and wall types

    contains libraries of glazings, spacers, and frame pieces for easy construction of windows

    features a complete on-line user's manual

    uses heat transfer equations recommended in ASHRAE SPC 142P



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