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National
Fenestration
Rating Council
Incorporated
NFRC 100A-2010
Procedure for
Determining Fenestration Attachment Product U-factors
2010 NATIONAL FENESTRATION RATING COUNCIL, INC.
PREPARED BY:
National Fenestration Rating Council
6305 Ivy Lane, Suite 140
Greenbelt, MD 20770
Voice: (301) 589-1776
Fax: (301) 589-3884
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.nfrc.org


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FOREWORD
The National Fenestration Rating Council, Incorporated (NFRC) develops and operates a
uniform rating system for energy and energy-related performance of fenestration and
fenestration attachment products. The Rating System determines the U-factor, Solar Heat
Gain Coefficient (SHGC), and Visible Transmittance (VT) of a product, which are
mandatory ratings for labeling NFRC-certified products, and are mandatory ratings for
inclusion on label certificates, and are supplemented by procedures for voluntary ratings of
products for Air Leakage (AL) and Condensation Resistance. Together these rating
procedures, as set forth in documents published by NFRC, are known as the NFRC Rating
System.
The NFRC Rating System employs computer simulation and physical testing by NFRC-
accredited laboratories to establish energy and related performance ratings for fenestration
and fenestration attachment product types. The NFRC Rating System is reinforced by a
certification program under which NFRC-licensed responsible parties claiming NFRC
product certification shall label and certify fenestration and fenestration attachment
products to indicate those energy and related performance ratings, provided the ratings are
authorized for certification by an NFRC-licensed Certification and Inspection Agency (IA).
The requirements of the rating, certification, and labeling programs (Certification Programs)
are set forth in the most recent versions of the following as amended, updated, or
interpreted from time to time:
NFRC 700 Product Certification Program (PCP)
NFRC 705 Component Modeling Approach (CMA) Product Certification
Program (CMA-PCP)
and through the Certification Programs and the most recent versions of its companion
programs as amended, updated, or interpreted from time to time:
The laboratory accreditation program (Accreditation Program), as set forth in the
NFRC 701 Laboratory Accreditation Program (LAP)
The IA licensing program (IA Program), as set forth in NFRC 702 Certification
Agency Program (CAP)
The CMA Approved Calculation Entity (ACE) licensing program (ACE Program)
as set forth in the NFRC 708 Calculation Entity Approval Program (CEAP)
NFRC intends to ensure the integrity and uniformity of NFRC ratings, certification, and
labeling by ensuring that responsible parties, testing and simulation laboratories, and IAs

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adhere to strict NFRC requirements.
In order to participate in the Certification Programs, a Manufacturer/Responsible Party shall
rate a product whose energy and energy-related performance characteristics are to be
certified in accordance with mandatory NFRC rating procedures. At present, a
Manufacturer/Responsible Party may elect to rate products for U-factor, SHGC, VT, AL,
condensation resistance, or any other procedure adopted by NFRC, and to include those
ratings on the NFRC temporary label affixed to its products or on the NFRC Label
Certificate. U-factor, SHGC and VT, AL, and condensation resistance rating reports shall
be obtained from a laboratory that has been accredited by NFRC in accordance with the
requirements of the NFRC 701.
The rating shall then be reviewed by an IA that has been licensed by NFRC in accordance
with the requirements of the NFRC 702. NFRC-licensed IAs review label format and
content, conduct in-plant inspections for quality assurance in accordance with the
requirements of the NFRC 702, and issue a product Certification Authorization Report
(CAR) and may approve for issuance an NFRC Label Certificate for site-built or CMA
products and attachment products. The IA is also responsible for the investigation of
potential violations (prohibited activities) as set forth in the NFRC 707 Compliance and
Monitoring Program (CAMP).
Products that are labeled with the NFRC Temporary and Permanent Label, or products that
are listed on an NFRC Label Certificate in accordance with NFRC requirements, are
considered to be NFRC-certified. NFRC maintains a Certified Products Directory (CPD),
listing product lines and individual products selected by the Manufacturer/Responsible
Party for which certification authorization has been granted.
NFRC manages the Rating System and regulates the PCP, LAP, and CAP in accordance
with the NFRC 700 (PCP), the NFRC 701 (LAP), the NFRC 702 (CAP), the NFRC 705
(CMA-PCP), and the NFRC 708 (CEAP) procedures, and conducts compliance activities
under all these programs as well as the NFRC 707 (CAMP). NFRC continues to develop
the Rating System and each of the programs.
NFRC owns all rights in and to each of the NFRC 700, NFRC 701, NFRC 702, NFRC 705,
NFRC 707, NFRC 708 and each procedure, which is a component of the Rating System,
as well as each of its registration marks, trade names, and other intellectual property.
The structure of the NFRC programs and relationships among participants are shown in
Figure 1, Figure 2, and Figure 3. For additional information on the roles of the IAs and
laboratories and operation of the IA Program and Accreditation Program, see the NFRC
700 (PCP), NFRC 701 (LAP), and NFRC 702 (CAP) respectively.


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Figure 1

Figure 2



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Figure 3

Questions on the use of this procedure should be addressed to:
National Fenestration Rating Council
6305 Ivy Lane, Suite 140
Greenbelt, MD 20770
Voice: (301) 589-1776
Fax: (301) 589-3884
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.nfrc.org





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DISCLAIMER
NFRC certification is the authorized act of a Manufacturer/Responsible Party in: (a) labeling
a fenestration or related attachment product with an NFRC Permanent Label and NFRC
Temporary Label, or (b) generating a site built or CMA label certificate, either of which
bears one or more energy-related performance ratings reported by NFRC-accredited
simulation and testing laboratories and authorized for certification by an NFRC-licensed IA.
Each of these participants acts independently to report, authorize certification, and certify
the energy-related ratings of fenestration and related attachment products.
NFRC does not certify a product and certification does not constitute a warranty of NFRC
regarding any characteristic of a fenestration or fenestration-related attachment product.
Certification is not an endorsement of or recommendation for any product or product line or
any attribute of a product or product line. NFRC is not a merchant in the business of selling
fenestration products or fenestration-related products, and therefore cannot warrant
products as to their merchantability or fitness for a particular use.
NFRC THEREFORE DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY THAT MAY ARISE FROM OR
IN CONNECTION WITH SERVICES PROVIDED BY, DECISIONS MADE BY OR
REPORTS OR CERTIFICATIONS ISSUED OR GRANTED BY ANY NFRC-ACCREDITED
LABORATORY, NFRC-LICENSED IA OR ANY PRODUCT MANUFACTURER/
RESPONSIBLE PARTY; RELIANCE ON ANY NFRC PRODUCT DESCRIPTION,
SPECIFICATION, RATING, TEST OR CERTIFICATION, WHETHER APPEARING IN A
REPORT, A PRODUCT CERTIFICATION AUTHORIZATION OR A PRINTED OR
ELECTRONIC DIRECTORY, OR ON A LABEL, OR ON A LABEL CERTIFICATE; OR THE
SALE OR USE OF ANY NFRC-RATED OR CERTIFIED PRODUCT OR PRODUCT LINE;
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES FOR PERSONAL OR OTHER INJ URY,
LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS OR OTHER CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL
DAMAGES.
NFRC program participants are required to indemnify NFRC from and against such liability.




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Table of Contents
Table of Contents .................................................................................................................. 7
1. Purpose ...................................................................................................................... 9
2. Scope ......................................................................................................................... 9
2.1 FENESTRATION ATTACHMENT PRODUCT LINES......................................................... 9
2.2 FENESTRATION ATTACHMENT INDIVIDUAL PRODUCTS ............................................... 9
2.2.1 Cellular Type Attachment .......................................................................... 9
2.2.2 Slat or Louver Type Attachment .............................................................. 10
2.2.3 Sheer Type Attachment ........................................................................... 10
2.2.4 Shutter Type Attachment ......................................................................... 11
2.2.5 Pleated Type Attachment ........................................................................ 11
2.2.6 Roller Type Attachment ........................................................................... 12
2.2.7 Roman Shade Type Attachment .............................................................. 12
2.2.8 Drape Type Attachment ........................................................................... 12
2.2.9 Flat Panel Attachment Non-Glazed ...................................................... 13
2.2.10 Flat Panel Attachment Glazed .............................................................. 13
3. Definitions ................................................................................................................ 14
4. General ..................................................................................................................... 15
4.1 COMPLIANCE ......................................................................................................... 15
4.2 PRODUCT LINE SIMULATION AND TESTING .............................................................. 15
4.2.1 Fenestration Attachment Products Standard Simulation and Test
Installation Instructions ............................................................................ 15
4.2.1.1 Fenestration Attachment Products Standard Simulation and Test
Installation Instructions ................................................................ 16
4.2.1.2 Installation Requirements for Testing and Simulation Exterior
Fenestration Attachment Products ............................................... 17
4.2.2 Calculation of Total Fenestration Attachment Products Rating ............... 18
4.2.3 Testing ..................................................................................................... 18
4.2.3.1 Fenestration Attachment Product Reference Window/Skylight Test
Procedure 18
4.2.3.2 Total Fenestration Attachment Products Test Procedure ............ 19
4.2.4 Validation ................................................................................................. 19
Table 4-1 -- Equivalence ..................................................................................... 19

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5. Tables ....................................................................................................................... 20
5.1 FENESTRATION ATTACHMENT PRODUCT LINES....................................................... 20
5.2 FENESTRATION ATTACHMENT PRODUCTS REFERENCE WINDOWS/SKYLIGHTS ......... 22
5.2.1 Table of Fenestration Attachment Products Reference Windows/Skylights
22
Table 5-2 Fenestration Attachment Products Reference Windows .................. 23
Table 5-3 Fenestration Attachment Products Reference Skylights .................. 24
6. Figures ..................................................................................................................... 25
Figure 6-1 Metal Frame Single Pane Metal Framed Reference Window ......... 25
Table 6-1 Bill of Materials for Metal Frame Single Pane Reference Window ... 27
Table 6-2a Clear 3mm Glass for Single and Double Pane Reference Window28
Table 6-2b Clear 6mm Glass for Single and Double Pane Reference Window29
Figure 6-2 -- Metal Frame Double Pane Reference Window .............................. 30
Table 6-3 Bill of Materials for Metal Frame Double Pane Reference Window . 32
Figure 6-2-a Spacer and Sealant System for Double Pane Reference Window
................................................................................................................. 33
Figure 6-3 Non Metal Frame Double Pane Reference Window ....................... 34
Table 6-4 Bill of Materials for Non-Metal Frame Double Pane Reference
Windows .................................................................................................. 36
Figure 6-4 Illustration of Different Cell Structure of Cellular Type Attachments37
Figure 6-5 Cellular Type Attachment Cell Size Measurement Illustration ........ 37
Figure 6-6 Slat/Louver Type Attachment Dimension Measurement Illustration 38
Figure 6-7 Sheer Type Attachment Dimension Measurement Illustration ........ 38
Figure 6-8 Shutter Type Attachment Dimension Measurement Illustration ...... 39
Figure 6-9 Pleated Type Attachment Dimension Measurement Illustration ..... 39
Figure 6-10 Roman Shade Type Attachment Dimension Measurement
Illustration ................................................................................................ 40
Table 6-5a Bill of Materials for Single Glazed Metal Frame Reference Skylights
................................................................................................................. 41
Table 6-5b Reference Glazing for Single Glazed Metal Frame Reference
Skylights .................................................................................................. 42
Table 6-6a Bill of Materials Double Glazed Low Solar Low-e Wood Frame
Reference Skylight................................................................................... 43
Table 6-6b Reference Glazing for Double Glazed Low Solar Low-e Wood
Frame Reference Skylight ....................................................................... 44
Highlighted Row: Used to calculate value in Reference Window Tables ............ 44
Table 6-7a Bill of Materials Double Glazed Medium Solar Low-e Wood Frame
Reference Skylights ................................................................................. 45
Table 6-7b Reference Glazing for Double Glazed Medium Solar Low-e Wood
Frame Reference Skylights ..................................................................... 46
Table 6-8a Bill of Materials Double Glazed High Solar Low-e Non-Metal Frame
Reference Skylights ................................................................................. 47
Table 6-8b Reference Glazing for Double Glazed High Solar Low-e Non-Metal
Frame Reference Skylights ..................................................................... 47
Index .................................................................................................................................. 49


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1 1. . P PU UR RP PO OS SE E
To specify a method for determination of U-factor for all fenestration attachment products that
are co-planar to the fenestration products, excluding products covered in NFRC 100 Section 5.7
and Applied Films.
2 2. . S SC CO OP PE E
This standard applies to all co-planar fenestration attachment products, both interior and
exterior as described in Section 1, Purpose.
2.1 Fenestration Attachment Product Lines
A fenestration attachment product line is a series of products with distinct
structural configuration as listed and shown in Table 5.1. Only the product lines
stated in Table 5.1 are covered for this technical procedure. Location (such as
exterior and interior) and orientation (such as vertical or horizontal) to the
fenestration product constitute separate product lines. The following changes
are the only allowable changes within a product line:
A. Orientation of slats, pleats, shutters, louvers, operating hardware, and
mounting hardware such as vertical or horizontal;
B. Width or thickness of slats, pleats, louvers, and shutters;
C. Operating hardware, hardware enclosures, and mounting hardware and
enclosures;
D. Material composition such as wood, polymer, fabric, or metal;
E. Opacity and openness of material such as opaque to translucent or
perforated;
F. Emissivity of the attachment material (shading or glazing, for example);
and
G. The number of cells or compartments to trap air.
2.2 Fenestration Attachment Individual Products
An individual fenestration attachment product is a variation of a specific product
line as defined in Table 5-1. The following are the variables of a product line,
which are changed to build an individual fenestration attachment product. Each
individual fenestration attachment product based on manipulation of the following
product line variables shall be simulated or tested in accordance with Section
4.1.
The fenestration attachment product line variables are as follows:
2.2.1 Cellular Type Attachment
An individual cellular type attachment product is characterized by one or
more of the following applicable variables.

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Cell size based on 6mm (0.25 in) intervals +/- 3 mm (0.19 in).
Please refer to Figure 6.5 for an illustration on cell size
determination
Cell structure differentiated by cell count through the depth
o Single Cell
o Cell within a cell
Full cell within a cell
Split cell within a cell
o Two cells through depth
o Three cells through depth
Type of material, such as but not limited to Metal, Wood, Fabric,
and/or Film
Any type of frame with any type of fenestration attachment product
(reference NFRC 100, Sections 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.2.4.5)
Any type of glazing with any type of fenestration attachment
product (reference NFRC 100, Sections 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.2.4.1,
4.2.4.3, 4.2.4.4)
Any fenestration attachment product that incorporates Edge Seals
(such as but not limited to Track type seal)
2.2.2 Slat or Louver Type Attachment
An individual slat or louver type attachment product is characterized by
one or more of the following applicable variables. Slat/Louver size is
based on 6 mm (0.25 in) intervals (as shown in Figure 6-6).
Slat/Louver thickness is based on 0.25 mm (0.01 in) intervals (as
shown in Figure 6-6)
Louver profile: flat, curved, or complex
Type of material, such as but not limited to Metal, Wood, Fabric,
and/or Film
Any type of frame with any type of fenestration attachment product
(reference NFRC 100, Sections 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.2.4.5)
Any type of glazing with any type of fenestration attachment
product (reference NFRC 100, Sections 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.2.4.1,
4.2.4.3, 4.2.4.4)
Any fenestration attachment product that incorporates Attachment
Edge Seals (such as but not limited to Track type seal)
2.2.3 Sheer Type Attachment
An individual sheer type attachment product is characterized by one or
more of the following applicable variables.

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Integrated Slat/Louver size is based on 6 mm (0.25 in) intervals
(as shown in Figure 6-7)
Type of material, such as but not limited to: Metal, Wood, Fabric,
and/or Film
Any type of frame with any type of fenestration attachment product
(reference NFRC 100, Sections 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.2.4.5)
Any type of glazing with any type of fenestration attachment
product (reference NFRC 100, Sections 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.2.4.1,
4.2.4.3, 4.2.4.4)
Any fenestration attachment product that incorporates Attachment
Edge Seals (such as but not limited to Track type seal)
2.2.4 Shutter Type Attachment
An individual shutter type attachment product is characterized by one or
more of the following applicable variables.
Slat/Louver size is based on 6 mm (0.25 in) intervals (as shown in
Figure 6-8)
Slat/Louver thickness is based on 0.25 mm (0.01 in) intervals
measured at the thickest point (as shown in Figure 6-6)
Shutter frame dimensions (as shown in Figure 6-8)
Type of material, such as but not limited to Metal, Wood, Fabric,
and/or Film
Any type of frame with any type of fenestration attachment product
(reference NFRC 100, Sections 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.2.4.5)
Any type of glazing with any type of fenestration attachment
product (reference NFRC 100, Sections 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.2.4.1,
4.2.4.3, 4.2.4.4)
Any fenestration attachment product that incorporates Attachment
Edge Seals (such as but not limited to Track type seal)
2.2.5 Pleated Type Attachment
An individual pleated type attachment product is characterized by one or
more of the following applicable variables.
Pleat size is based on 6 mm (0.25 in) intervals, as shown in Figure
6-9
Type of material, such as but not limited to Metal, Wood, Fabric,
and/or Film
Any type of frame with any type of fenestration attachment product
(reference NFRC 100, Sections 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.2.4.5)
Any type of glazing with any type of fenestration attachment
product (reference NFRC 100, Sections 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.2.4.1,
4.2.4.3, 4.2.4.4)

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Any fenestration attachment product that incorporates Attachment
Edge Seals (such as but not limited to Track type seal)
2.2.6 Roller Type Attachment
An individual roller type attachment product is characterized by one or
more of the applicable variables.
Type of material, such as but not limited to Metal, Wood, Fabric,
and/or Film
Any type of frame with any type of fenestration attachment product
(reference NFRC 100, Sections 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.2.4.5)
Any type of glazing with any type of fenestration attachment
product (reference NFRC 100, Sections 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.2.4.1,
4.2.4.3, 4.2.4.4)
Any fenestration attachment product that incorporates Attachment
Edge Seals (such as but not limited to Track type seal)
2.2.7 Roman Shade Type Attachment
An individual Roman type attachment product is characterized by one or
more of the following applicable variables.
Segment spacing is based on 6 mm (0.25 in) intervals (as shown
in Figure 6-10)
Segment loop overlap size is based on 3 mm (0.19 in) intervals
(as shown in Figure 6-10)
Type of material, such as but not limited to Metal, Wood, Fabric,
and/or Film.
Any type of frame with any type of fenestration attachment product
(reference NFRC 100, Sections 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.2.4.5)
Any type of glazing with any type of fenestration attachment
product (reference NFRC 100, Sections 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.2.4.1,
4.2.4.3, 4.2.4.4)
Any fenestration attachment product that incorporates Attachment
Edge Seals (such as but not limited to Track type seal)
2.2.8 Drape Type Attachment
An individual drape type attachment product is characterized by one or
more of the following applicable variables.
Type of material, such as but not limited to Metal, Wood, Fabric,
and/or Film
Any type of frame with any type of fenestration attachment product
(reference NFRC 100, Sections 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.2.4.5)

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Any type of glazing with any type of fenestration attachment
product (reference NFRC 100 sections 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.2.4.1,
4.2.4.3, 4.2.4.4)
Any fenestration attachment product that incorporates Attachment
Edge Seals (such as but not limited to Track type seal)
2.2.9 Flat Panel Attachment Non-Glazed
An individual flat panel type attachment product is characterized by one
or more of the following applicable variables.
Number of materials layers
Type of material, such as but not limited to Metal, Wood, Fabric,
and/or Film
Any type of frame with any type of fenestration attachment product
(reference NFRC 100, Sections 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.2.4.5)
Any type of glazing with any type of fenestration attachment
product (reference NFRC 100, Sections 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.2.4.1,
4.2.4.3, 4.2.4.4)
Any fenestration attachment product that incorporates Attachment
Edge Seals (such as but not limited to Track type seal)
2.2.10 Flat Panel Attachment Glazed
An individual glazed attachment product is characterized by one or more
of the following applicable variables.
Type of glazing materials, such as but not limited to glass and
polymers
Type of coatings on glazings, such as but not limited to films and
low-e coatings
Number of glazing layers
Glazing thickness
Dividers
Configuration (Fixed, Single, Double Hung, or other)
Any type of frame with any type of fenestration attachment product
(reference NFRC 100, Sections 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.2.4.5)
Any type of glazing with any type of fenestration attachment
product (reference NFRC 100, Sections 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.2.4.1,
4.2.4.3, 4.2.4.4)
Any fenestration attachment product that incorporates Attachment
Edge Seals (such as but not limited to Track type seal)

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3 3. . D DE EF FI IN NI IT TI IO ON NS S
Refer to NFRC 600 document for a definition on each of the attachment products. Following are
some of the important terms referred in this document.
Articulating Fenestration Attachment Products: Fenestration Attachment Products
that can deploy/retract as well as articulate. (Several examples are shown below; these
examples are not all inclusive.)

Blind: A fenestration attachment product that has louvers in either a horizontal or
vertical orientation which can be articulated to open or closed to manage light
transmission.
Cellular shades: A fenestration attachment product that has a cellular structure. This
attachment can be horizontal or vertical.
Attachment Edge Seal: Any device purposely constructed to reduce the air flow
between the fenestration attachment product and the fenestration product casement.
Fenestration Attachment: A device (such as, but not limited to, shades, films, or
blinds) designed to be physically attached to, incorporated with or covering a
fenestration product.
Exterior Attachments: Fenestration attachment products located on the outside of the
building envelope.
Interior Attachments: Fenestration attachment products located on the inside of the
building envelope.
Fixed Fenestration Attachment Product: A fenestration attachment product designed
to be non-operable.
Insulative flat panels: A fenestration attachment product made from any combination
of material with a rigid flat panel frame.
Opaque (adj.): Not allowing visible light to pass through.
Roller shades, Solar shades, Roller Shutters: A fenestration attachment product that
can be retracted and rolled onto the shaft.
Shade: A fenestration attachment product with horizontal panels that has one of several
styles including, but not limited to: flat roman (figure 1), hobbled, and soft fold, and can
be made with or without backing. (See non articulating fenestration attachment product
for image)
Sheer shade: A fenestration attachment product made from a woven/knit material with
or without soft or semi-rigid louvers. This product can have following construction: a) A

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single layer of sheer material without louvers; b) A single layer of sheer material with
louvers on the back; c) Two parallel layers of sheer material with a horizontal vane in
between the two layers of fabric. This product can be horizontal or vertical.
Shutter: A fenestration attachment product that is rigid and usually consisting of a
frame of vertical stiles and horizontal rails (top, center and bottom). Set within this frame
can be louvers (both operable and inoperable) and/or solid panels that can be mounted
within a frame.
Single layer Pleated shade: A fenestration attachment products made from a single
layer of pleated flexible material.
4 4. . G GE EN NE ER RA AL L
4.1 Compliance
Fenestration attachment product ratings shall be determined by following the
procedure outlined in Section 4.2. This section presents and references methods
for determining specific attachment product heat transfer properties or quantities
used in the determination of these properties.
4.2 Product Line Simulation and Testing
The total fenestration attachment product U-factor shall be determined by
simulation where a validated simulation exists and performed with fenestration
attachment product in both the fully open and fully closed positions using all
Fenestration Attachments Reference Windows (defined in Table 5-2) or
Fenestration Attachments Reference Skylights (defined in Table 5-3).
Each product line will be validated utilizing a representative fenestration
attachment product tested according to Section 4.2.3 utilizing the double glazed
clear version of the Fenestration Attachments Reference Window (defined in
Table 5-2) and/or Fenestration Attachments Reference Skylight (defined in Table
5-3). The simulation and tested U-factors must validate according to Section
4.2.4.
4.2.1 Fenestration Attachment Products Standard Simulation and Test
Installation Instructions
This section presents procedures for installing fenestration attachment
product on a reference window.
All Fenestration Attachment Products shall utilize the following
installation instructions, except where product design prevents
usage
o In the case where product design prevents usage the
manufacturers recommended installation shall be followed
and modified to follow the instructions below as closely as
possible

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Skylight Fenestration Attachment Products shall be installed
according to manufacturers installation instructions using the
instructions given below if applicable
4.2.1.1 Fenestration Attachment Products Standard Simulation
and Test Installation Instructions
A. The fenestration attachment product shall be evaluated
in conjunction with all Fenestration Attachments
Reference Windows (defined in Table 5-2) or
Fenestration Attachments Reference Skylights (defined
in Table 5-.3);
B. Installed inside the window/skylight recess (reveal,
day lighting region) which shall be based on the
Fenestration Attachments Reference
Windows/Skylights sizes,
i. Oriented in the maximum thickness
configuration (typically fully open) the plane of
the attachment nearest to the glazing shall be
25 mm (1 in) from the center of glazing interior
surface;
ii. The fenestration attachment product to edge of
frame allowance shall be the result of
manufacturers standard deductions based on
applicable Fenestration Attachments Reference
Windows or Fenestration Attachments
Reference Skylights construction;
C. Installed outside the window/skylight frame which is
based on the Fenestration Attachments Reference
Windows/Skylights sizes,
i. Edge of attachment shall overhang the frame
by 50 mm (2.0 in) +/- 6 mm (0.25 in) except as
addressed in Section 4.2.1.1.D;
D. Product shall be simulated as installed:
i. Products shall be installed according to
manufacturers installation instructions utilizing
the specific dimension given above in 4.2.1.1.A-
C,
ii. These dimensions may be adjusted if the
construction and manufacturer-recommended
installation instructions preclude their use. If the
dimensions listed in A-C are not used, the
actual dimensions shall be recorded; and
E. The fenestration attachment product shall be evaluated
in both the fully open and fully closed positions.
[Note: Utilize the as installed position for non-operating/fixed
in place devices.]

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4.2.1.2 Installation Requirements for Testing and Simulation
Exterior Fenestration Attachment Products
A. The fenestration attachment product shall be evaluated
in conjunction with all the Fenestration Attachments
Reference Windows in Table 5-2 or all of the
Fenestration Attachments Reference Skylights in Table
5-3;
B. Exterior attachments can be installed inside the
window recesses or outside the window frame,
i. For attachments installed inside:
(a) The fenestration attachment product to
edge of frame allowance shall be
assumed to be a result of
manufacturers standard deductions
based on applicable Fenestration
Attachments Reference Windows or
Fenestration Attachments Reference
Skylights construction,
ii. For attachments installed outside:
(a) The minimum attachment overlap
beyond the edge of frame is 37 mm +6
mm (1.5 in +0.25 in);
C. Oriented in the maximum thickness configuration
(typically fully open) the plane of the attachment
nearest to the glazing shall be located from 50 mm +/-
6 mm (2 in +/- 0.25 in) from center of glazing exterior
surface;
D. Attachment shall be simulated as installed.
i. Products shall be installed according to
manufacturers installation instructions utilizing
the specific dimension given above in A-C,
ii. These dimensions may be adjusted if the
construction and manufacturer-recommended
installation instructions preclude their use. If the
dimensions listed in A-C are not used, the
actual dimensions utilized will be recorded;
E. The fenestration attachment product shall be evaluated
in both the fully open and fully closed positions; and
[Note: Utilize the as installed position for non
operating/fixed in place devices.]
F. The open space between attachment and window
frame shall be between 0 mm (0 in) (no air space) and
50 mm (2 in).

NFRC 100A-2010 page 18
4.2.2 Calculation of Total Fenestration Attachment Products Rating
All ratings will be derived utilizing the Fenestration Attachment Product
Reference Windows/Skylights (listed in Tabled 5-2 and 5-3). The
Fenestration Attachment Product Reference Windows/Skylights shall be
constructed as indicated in Section 6.
Fenestration Attachment Product Reference Window/Skylight U-factors
are determined utilizing the applicable Fenestration Attachment Product
Reference product only during simulation and testing. Total Fenestration
Attachment Product Reference Window/Skylight U-factor is determined
utilizing the applicable Fenestration Attachment Product Reference
Window/Skylight with the attachment installed during simulation and
testing.
4.2.3 Testing
If the fenestration attachment product cannot be simulated then testing
shall be conducted as detailed in NFRC 102 and the following sections:
4.2.3.1 Fenestration Attachment Product Reference
Window/Skylight Test Procedure
Testing shall be conducted as detailed in NFRC 102 to
determine the Fenestration Attachment Product Reference
Window/Skylight U-factors.
The reference window U-factor will be verified utilizing
NFRC 102 each time a reference window is installed
and each time it is removed
An inspection log for each window will be maintained
onsite detailing:
o Construction date of window and who built it
o The date of U-factor verification and the value
o The general condition of the window
Seals intact
Glass intact
Frame intact no dents, cracks,
warping, or tears
All reference windows will be stored
o In a dry area (70% RH or less), shielded from
direct sunlight
o Relative temperature between 50
o
F and 100
o
F
o In such a manner as to minimize damage to
framing and glass.

NFRC 100A-2010 page 19
4.2.3.2 Total Fenestration Attachment Products Test Procedure
Testing shall be conducted as detailed in NFRC 102 with the
following additional items added:
Fenestration Attachment Products shall be installed as
indicated in Section 4.1. The system shall be tested with the
product in both the fully open and the fully closed positions or
as installed position for non-operating/fixed in place devices.
4.2.4 Validation
Simulated and tested U-factors for a given total fenestration attachment
product shall be considered equivalent if the agreement between the two
numbers is within the ranges in Table 4-1.

Table 4-1 -- Equivalence
Simulated U-factor Accepted Difference Between Tested
and Simulated U-factor
1.7 W/m2K (0.3 Btu/hft2
o
F) or less 0.17 W/m2K (0.03 Btu/hft2
o
F) or less
Greater than 1.7 W/m2K (0.3 Btu/hft2
o
F) 10% of Simulated U-factor



NFRC 100A-2010 page 20
5 5. . T TA AB BL LE ES S
5.1 Fenestration Attachment Product Lines
Product
Line
Product Description Picture /
Sketch
Vane Rotation or lateral movement to increase or
decrease transmitted daylight
Cellular
Type
An attachment made from fabric or laminated film or any
combination of material, which has cellular construction.
Cellular structure is defined as two or more layers joined at the
pleats to form compartments or cells that trap air. Cellular
construction can be single cell, multiple cell or cell-in-cell.
No
Slat, Louver
or Panel
Type Vanes
An attachment made from aluminum or wood or synthetic
wood or fabric or any combination of material which has
horizontal or vertical vanes
Horizontal - one vane above or next to another and suspended
by strips of cloth called tapes or by cords (other suspension
options are possible). The vane width can be from 0.5" to 20".
The vane can be overlapping or non-overlapping.
Vertical one vane next to another oriented vertically The
vane width can be from 0.5" to 20". The vane can be
overlapping or non-overlapping.
Yes
Sheer Type An attachment made from sheer fabric and with or without soft
or semi-rigid louvers. The attachment can have following
construction: a) A single layer of sheer fabric without louvers;
b) A single layer sheer fabric with louvers on the back; c) Two
parallel layers of sheer fabric with horizontal vane in between
the two layers of fabric.
Yes
Shutter
Type
An attachment made predominantly from wood, synthetic
wood or any combination of material, which is solid, stable and
usually consisting of a frame of vertical stiles and horizontal
rails (top, center and bottom). Set within this frame can be
louvers (either operable or fixed), solid panels, fabric, glass
and most any other item that can be mounted within a frame.
Yes

NFRC 100A-2010 page 21
Product
Line
Product Description Picture /
Sketch
Vane Rotation or lateral movement to increase or
decrease transmitted daylight
Pleated
Type
An attachment made from a single layer of pleated fabric or
any suitable flexible material. This attachment can be
horizontal or vertical.
No
Roller Type An attachment made from fabric or any suitable material which
can be retracted and rolled on a shaft.
No
Roman
Shade Type
An attachment made from fabric or any combination of
material which has horizontal loops at regular intervals. This
attachment can be made with or without non-folded backing.
No
Drape Type An attachment made from fabric or any material in drape form
or in flat sheet form. The drape is usually hung from rail or
from a rod with hooks.
No
Flat Panel
Non
Glazed
An attachment made from fabric or any combination of
material with a rigid flat panel frame.
No

NFRC 100A-2010 page 22
Product
Line
Product Description Picture /
Sketch
Vane Rotation or lateral movement to increase or
decrease transmitted daylight
Flat Panel
Glazed
An attachment made with glazing and incorporated into a
frame.

This system may incorporate a movable glazing system
5.2 Fenestration Attachment Products Reference Windows/Skylights
5.2.1 Table of Fenestration Attachment Products Reference Windows/Skylights


NFRC 100A-2010 page 23
Table 5-2 Fenestration Attachment Products Reference Windows
Reference Glazing System Frame Type Size U-factor SHGC VT
mm x mm
(in x in)
W/(m
2
C)
(Btu/(hrFt
2
F))

3mm (1/8in) clear Fixed Metal 1200 x 1500
(47 x 59)
6.973
(1.228)
0.730 0.720
3mm (1/8in) clear +6mm (1/4in) air +
3mm (1/8in) clear
Fixed Metal 1200 x 1500
(47 x 59)
4.804
(0.846)
0.650 0.652
3mm (1/8in) clear +13mm (1/2in) air
+3mm (1/8in) high solar low-e
Fixed Non
metal
1200 x 1500
(47 x 59)
2.055
(0.362)
0.602 0.632
3mm (1/8in) mid solar low-e +13mm
(1/2in) air +3mm (1/8in) clear
Fixed Non
metal
1200 x 1500
(47 x 59)
1.811
(0.319)
0.357 0.598
3mm (1/8in) low solar low-e +13mm
(1/2in) air +3mm (1/8in) clear
Fixed Non
metal
1200 x 1500
(47 x 59)
1.786
(0.314)
0.211 0.407


NFRC 100A-2010 page 24

Table 5-3 Fenestration Attachment Products Reference Skylights
Reference Glazing System Frame
Type
Size U-factor SHGC VT
mm x mm
(in x in)
W/(m2C)
(Btu/(hrFt
2
F))

6mm (1/4in) clear Metal 1200 x 1200
(46.5 x 46.5)
8.949
(1.576)
0.818 0.883
3mm (1/8in) clear +6mm (1/4 in) air +3mm
(1/8in) clear
Metal 1200 x 1200
(46.5 x 46.5)
5.713
(1.006)
0.761 0.814
3mm (1/8in) clear +13mm (1/2in) air +3mm
(1/8in) high solar low-e
Non-Metal 1200 x 1200
(46.5 x 46.5)
3.476
(0.612)
0.681 0.724
3mm (1/8in) mid solar low-e +13mm (1/2in)
air +3mm (1/8in) clear
Non-Metal 1200 x 1200
(46.5 x 46.5)
3.266
(0.575)
0.399 0.685
3mm (1/8in) low solar low-e +13mm (1/2in)
air +3mm (1/8in) clear
Non-Metal 1200 x 1200
(46.5 x 46.5)
3.242
(0.571)
0.234 0.467


NFRC 100A-2010 page 25
6 6. . F FI IG GU UR RE ES S
Figure 6-1 Metal Frame Single Pane Metal Framed Reference Window
Metric as primary units unless note (I-P Units in Brackets)


Metal Frame Single Pane SIDE view Metal Frame Single Pane FRONT View



NFRC 100A-2010 page 26

Metal Frame Single Pane TOP view Metal Frame Single Pane TOP detail


NFRC 100A-2010 page 27
Table 6-1 Bill of Materials for Metal Frame Single Pane Reference Window
Quantity Component Description Component Length Total Length
# (Width x Depth x Wall Thickness) Inch Inch
2 Aluminum Rectangular Tube (2 in x 6 in x 0.125 in) 55.055
2 Aluminum Rectangular Tube (2 in x 6 in x 0.125 in) 47.244 204.598
4 Aluminum 90 Angle (3/4 in x 3/4 in x 0.125 in) 55.055
4 Aluminum 90 Angle (3/4 in x 3/4 in x 0.125 in) 43.244 393.197
4 Neoprene Foam Rubber, High Density (1/8 in x 3/4 in) 55.055
4 Neoprene Foam Rubber, High Density (1/8 in x 3/4 in) 43.244 393.197
2 Neoprene Foam Rubber, High Density (1/4 in x 1/4 in) 55.055
2 Neoprene Foam Rubber, High Density (1/4 in x 1/4 in) 43.244 196.598
8 6 in x 6 in x 1.5 in L Strap
92
Stainless Steel Pan Head or Bevel Head Metal Screws (#8 x 5/8 in); 4 in
Spacing
72 Stainless Steel Pan Head Metal Screws (#5 x 1/2 in); 9 per L-Strap
1 Clear Glass (54.56 in x 42.74 in x 1/8 in) Table 6-2a



NFRC 100A-2010 page 28
Table 6-2a Clear 3mm Glass for Single and Double Pane Reference Window
ID Name
Product
Name Manufacturer Source Mode Thickness Tsol Tvis emis1 emis2
mm
102 CLEAR_3.DAT
Generic
Clear Glass Generic
IGDB
v11.4 # 3.048 0.834 0.899 0.84 0.84
412
Clear Float Glass
3.vto
Clear Float
Glass Vitro
IGDB
v14.1 # 3.004 0.838 0.896 0.84 0.84
887 CLR_3.AFG Float Glass
AFG
Industries
IGDB
v11.4 # 3.124 0.859 0.904 0.84 0.84
1222 FL3.amg
Indoflot
Clear 3.0 Asahimas
IGDB
v15.1 # 2.880 0.840 0.898 0.84 0.84
2001 Clr-3.CIG
Float Glass -
3mm
Cardinal
Glass
Industries
IGDB
v16.4 # 2.970 0.848 0.904 0.84 0.84
3011 Clear_33.GRD Float Glass Guardian
IGDB
v15.4 # 3.277 0.848 0.902 0.84 0.84
3013 Clear_30.GRD Float Glass Guardian
IGDB
v15.4 # 2.972 0.854 0.903 0.84 0.84
4200 clear_03.gvb PLANIBEL
GLAVERBEL
S.A.
IGDB
v12.4 # 2.900 0.862 0.903 0.84 0.84
5009 CLEAR_3.PPG Clear Glass
PPG
Industries
IGDB
v11.4 # 3.277 0.827 0.898 0.84 0.84
9801 CLEAR3.LOF
Optifloat
Clear
Pilkington
North America
IGDB
v11.4 # 2.997 0.837 0.899 0.84 0.84


Minimum 2.880 0.827 0.896 0.840 0.840


Maximum 3.277 0.862 0.904 0.840 0.840


Average 3.045 0.845 0.901 0.840 0.840


Maximum Difference from
Average 0.232 0.018 0.005 0.000 0.000



NFRC 100A-2010 page 29
Table 6-2b Clear 6mm Glass for Single and Double Pane Reference Window
ID Name ProductName Manufacturer Source Mode Thickness Tsol Tvis emis1 emis2
mm
103 CLEAR_6.DAT
Generic Clear
Glass Generic
IGDB
v11.4 # 5.715 0.771 0.884 0.84 0.84
415
Clear Float Glass
6.vto
Clear Float
Glass Vitro
IGDB
v14.1 # 5.775 0.772 0.878 0.84 0.84
890 CLR_6.AFG Float Glass AFG Industries
IGDB
v11.4 # 5.715 0.801 0.883 0.84 0.84
1225 FL6.amg
Indoflot Clear
6.0 Asahimas
IGDB
v15.1 # 5.870 0.759 0.882 0.84 0.84
2004 Clr-6.CIG
Float Glass -
6mm
Cardinal Glass
Industries
IGDB
v16.4 # 5.660 0.788 0.889 0.84 0.84
3016 Clear_60.GRD Float Glass Guardian
IGDB
v15.4 # 5.613 0.804 0.892 0.84 0.84
4203 clear_06.gvb PLANIBEL
GLAVERBEL
S.A.
IGDB
v12.4 # 5.850 0.809 0.888 0.84 0.84
4214 cl33_1.gvb
STRATOBEL
CLEAR 33.1
GLAVERBEL
S.A.
IGDB
v12.4 # 6.180 0.778 0.885 0.84 0.84
5012 CLEAR_6.PPG Clear Glass PPG Industries
IGDB
v11.4 # 5.664 0.771 0.886 0.84 0.84
7199 ip_fl_6.ipe Float 6 mm
INTERPANE
GLAS
INDUSTRIE AG
IGDB
v17.0 # 6.000 0.790 0.887 0.837 0.837
9804 CLEAR6.LOF
Optifloat
Clear
Pilkington North
America
IGDB
v11.4 # 5.664 0.774 0.883 0.84 0.84
9819 Clear6m.LOF
Optifloat
Clear
Pilkington North
America
IGDB
v13.9 # 5.918 0.783 0.885 0.84 0.84
Minimum 5.613 0.759 0.878 0.837 0.837
Maximum 6.180 0.809 0.892 0.840 0.840
Average 5.802 0.783 0.885 0.840 0.840

Maximum Difference from
Average 0.378 0.026 0.007 0.003 0.003

NFRC 100A-2010 page 30
Figure 6-2 -- Metal Frame Double Pane Reference Window
Metric as primary units unless noted (I-P Units in brackets)


Metal Frame Double Pane SIDE view Metal Frame Double Pane FRONT View



NFRC 100A-2010 page 31

Metal Frame Double Pane TOP view Metal Frame Double Pane TOP detail



NFRC 100A-2010 page 32
Table 6-3 Bill of Materials for Metal Frame Double Pane Reference Window
Quantity Component Description Component Length Total Length
# (Width x Depth x Wall Thickness) Inch Inch
2 Aluminum Rectangular Tube (2 in x 6 in x 0.125 in) 55.055
2 Aluminum Rectangular Tube (2 in x 6 in x 0.125 in) 47.244 204.598
4 Aluminum 90 Angle (3/4 in x 3/4 in x 0.125 in) 55.055
4 Aluminum 90 Angle (3/4 in x 3/4 in x 0.125 in) 43.244 393.197
4 Neoprene Foam Rubber, High Density (1/8 in x 3/4 in) 55.055
4 Neoprene Foam Rubber, High Density (1/8 in x 3/4 in) 43.244 393.197
2 Neoprene Foam Rubber, High Density (1/4 in x 1 in) 55.055
2 Neoprene Foam Rubber, High Density (1/4 in x 1 in) 43.244 196.598
8 6 in x 6 in x 1.5 in L Strap
92 Stainless Steel Pan Head or Bevel Head Metal Screws (#8 x 5/8 in); 4 in Spacing
72 Stainless Steel Pan Head Metal Screws (#5 x 1/2 in); 9 per L-Strap
2 Aluminum Spacer Desiccant, and Sealant System (1/2 in x 1/4 in) 54.555 Figure 6-2-a
2 Aluminum Spacer Desiccant, and Sealant System (1/2 in x 1/4 in) 42.744 194.598
2 Clear Glass (54.56 in x 42.74 in x 1/8 in) Table 6.2a


NFRC 100A-2010 page 33
Figure 6-2-a Spacer and Sealant System for Double Pane Reference Window



NFRC 100A-2010 page 34
Figure 6-3 Non Metal Frame Double Pane Reference Window


Non-Metal Frame Double Pane SIDE view Non-Metal Frame Double Pane FRONT View



NFRC 100A-2010 page 35

Non- Metal Frame Double Pane TOP view Non-Metal Frame Double Pane TOP detail



NFRC 100A-2010 page 36
Table 6-4 Bill of Materials for Non-Metal Frame Double Pane Reference Windows
Quantity Component Description Component Length Total Length
# (Width x Depth x Wall Thickness) Inch Inch
2 Douglas Fir (Nominal 2 in x 8 in) 56.055
2 Douglas Fir (Nominal 2 in x 8 in) 47.244 206.598
4 Aluminum 90 Angle (3/4 in x 3/4 in x 0.125 in) 56.055
4 Aluminum 90 Angle (3/4 in x 3/4 in x 0.125 in) 44.244 401.197
4 Neoprene Foam Rubber, High Density (1/8 in x 3/4 in) 56.055
4 Neoprene Foam Rubber, High Density (1/8 in x 3/4 in) 44.244 401.197
2 Neoprene Foam Rubber, High Density (1/4 in x 1 in) 56.055
2 Neoprene Foam Rubber, High Density (1/4 in x 1 in) 44.244 200.598
8 6 in x 6 in x 1.5 in L Strap
96 Stainless Steel Pan Head or Bevel Head Metal Screws (#8 x 5/8 in); 4 in Spacing
72 Stainless Steel Pan Head Metal Screws (#5 x 1/2 in); 9 per L-Strap
2 Aluminum Spacer Desiccant, and Sealant System (1/2 in x 1/2 in) 55.555 Figure 6-2a
2 Aluminum Spacer Desiccant, and Sealant System (1/2 in x 1/2 in) 43.744 198.598
2 Clear Glass (55.56 in x 43.74 in x 1/8 in) Table 6.2a
1 Clear Glass +High Solar Gain Lo-E on Surface 3 (54.56 in x 42.74 in x 1/4 in)
1 Clear Glass +Low Solar Gain Lo-E on Surface 2 (55.56 in x 43.74 in x 1/8 in)

NFRC 100A-2010 page 37
Figure 6-4 Illustration of Different Cell Structure of Cellular Type Attachments








Single Cell Full cell Split cell Double Cell Triple Cell
Cell within a Cell

Figure 6-5 Cellular Type Attachment Cell Size Measurement Illustration


Outside cell dimension for
Single Cell Cellular Shade
Outside and Inside Cell Dimension for Cell-in-Cell
Cellular Shade



NFRC 100A-2010 page 38
Figure 6-6 Slat/Louver Type Attachment Dimension Measurement Illustration


Figure 6-7 Sheer Type Attachment Dimension Measurement Illustration



NFRC 100A-2010 page 39
Figure 6-8 Shutter Type Attachment Dimension Measurement Illustration


Figure 6-9 Pleated Type Attachment Dimension Measurement Illustration



NFRC 100A-2010 page 40
Figure 6-10 Roman Shade Type Attachment Dimension Measurement Illustration





NFRC 100A-2010 page 41
Table 6-5a Bill of Materials for Single Glazed Metal Frame Reference Skylights
Quantity # Component Description
(Width x Depth x Well Thickness)
Component
Length
Inch
Total Length
Inch
Source Part Number Web Page
Metal Frame
4 Aluminum Rectangular Tube
(2 in x 4 in x 0.125 in)
47.244 188.976 McMaster-Carr 88935K69 www.mcmaster.com
4 Aluminum 90
o
Angle
(2 in x 2 in x 0.125 in)
47.494 189.976 McMaster-Carr 88805K63 www.mcmaster.com
8 Neoprene Foam Rubber, High Density (1/8 in x 2
in)
47.244 377.953 McMaster-Carr 8694K69 www.mcmaster.com
4 Neoprene Foam Rubber, High Density (1/4 in x
1/4 in)
27.244 188.976 McMaster-Carr 8647K83 www.mcmaster.com
4 Simpson Strong-Tie
(6 in x 6 in x 1/5 in L-Strap)
Simpson 66L www.strongtie.com
4 Simpson A-Angle
(5 7/8 in x 5 7/8 in x 1.5 in 90
o
Angle)
Simpson A66 www.strongtie.com
48 Stainless Steel Pan Head or Bevel Head Metal
Screws (#8 x 5/8 in); 4 in Spacing
McMaster-Carr 92470A196 www.mcmaster.com
36 Stainless Steel Pan Head Metal Screws (#5 x 1/2
in); 9 per L-Strap
McMaster-Carr 92470A121 www.mcmaster.com
16 Stainless Steel Pan Head Metal Screws (#5 x 1/2
in); 4 per 90
o
Angle
McMaster-Carr 92470A121 www.mcmaster.com
Single Clear Glazing
1 Clear Glass
(46.74 in x 46.74 in x .236 in)
See Glass Library



NFRC 100A-2010 page 42
Table 6-5b Reference Glazing for Single Glazed Metal Frame Reference Skylights
Used to calculate values in Reference Window Tables
ID Name Product Name Manufacturer Source Mode Color Thickness
mm
Tsol Rsol1 Rsol2 Tvis Rvis1 Rvis2 Tir Emis1 Emis2 Cond
102 CLEAR_3.DAT Generic Clear
Glass
Generic IGDB v11.4 # 3.048 0.834 0.075 0.075 0.899 0.083 0.083 0 0.840 0.840 1
412 Clear Float Glass
3.vto
Clear Float Glass Vitro IGDB v14.1 # 3.004 0.838 0.077 0.078 0.896 0.085 0.086 0 0.840 0.840 1
887 CLR_3.AFG Float Glass AFG Industries IGDB v11.4 # 3.124 0.859 0.079 0.078 0.904 0.077 0.077 0 0.840 0.840 1
1222 FL3.amg Indoflot Clear 3.0 Asahimas IGDB v15.1 # 2.880 0.840 0.074 0.074 0.898 0.081 0.081 0 0.840 0.840 1
2001 Clr-3.CIG Float Glass
3mm
Cardinal Glass
Industries
IGDB v16.4 # 2.970 0.848 0.076 0.076 0.904 0.082 0.082 0 0.840 0.840 1
3011 Clear_33.GRD Float Glass Guardian IGDB v15.4 # 3.277 0.848 0.077 0.076 0.902 0.083 0.083 0 0.840 0.840 1
3013 Clear_30.GRD Float Glass Guardian IGDB v15.4 # 2.972 0.854 0.077 0.077 0.903 0.083 0.083 0 0.840 0.840 1
4200 Clear_.03.gvb PLANIBEL GLAVERBEL S.A. IGDB v12.4 # 2.900 0.862 0.076 0.076 0.903 0.080 0.080 0 0.840 0.840 1
5009 CLEAR_3.PPG Clear Glass PPG Industries IGDB v11.4 # 3.277 0.827 0.076 0.077 0.898 0.086 0.086 0 0.840 0.840 1
9801 CLEAR3.LOF OptifloatClear Pilkington North
America
IGDB v11.4 # 2.997 0.837 0.075 0.075 0.899 0.083 0.083 0 0.840 0.840 1
Minimum 2.880 0.827 0.074 0.074 0.896 0.077 0.077 0 0.840 0.840 1
Maximum 3.277 0.862 0.079 0.078 0.904 0.086 0.086 0 0.840 0.840 1
Average 3.045 0.845 0.076 0.076 0.901 0.082 0.082 0 0.840 0.840 1
Maximum Difference from Average 0.232 0.018 0.003 0.002 0.005 0.005 0.005 0 0.000 0.000 0

Highlighted Row: Used to calculate value in Reference Window Tables

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Table 6-6a Bill of Materials Double Glazed Low Solar Low-e Wood Frame Reference Skylight
Quantity
#
Component Description
(Width x Depth x Wall Thickness)
Component Length
Inch
Total Length
Inch
Source Part
Number
Web Page
Metal Frame
2 Douglas Fir (Nominal 2 in x 4 in) 47.244 Lowes 50863 www.lowes.com
2 Douglas Fir (Nominal 2 in x 4 in) 44.244 140.732 Lowes 50863 www.lowes.com
4 Aluminum 90
o
Angle (2 in x 2 in x 0.125 in) 47.494 189.976 McMaster-Carr 88805K63 www.mcmaster.com
8 Neoprene Foam Rubber, High Density (1/8 in x 2 in) 47.244 377.953 McMaster-Carr 8694K69 www.mcmaster.com
4 Neoprene Foam Rubber, High Density (1 1/2 in x 1 in) 47.244 188.976 McMaster-Carr 8694K98 www.mcmaster.com
4 Simpson Strong-Tie (6 in x 6 in x 1.5 in L-Strap) Simpson 66L www.strongtie.com
4 Simpson A-Angle (5 7/8 in x 5 7/8 in x 1.5 in 90
o
Angle) Simpson A66 www.strongtie.com
48 Stainless Steel Pan Head or Bevel Head Metal Screws (#8 x 5/8); 4 in
spacing
McMaster-Carr 92470A196 www.mcmaster.com
36 Stainless Steel Pan Head Metal Screws (#5 x 1/2 in);9 per L-Strap McMaster-Carr 92470A121 www.mcmaster.com
16 Stainless Steel Pan Head Metal Screws (#5 x 1/2 in); 4 per 90
o
Angle McMaster-Carr 92470A121 www.mcmaster.com
Double Low-e Glazing
4 Aluminum Spacer Desiccant and Sealant System (1/2 in x 1/2 in) 44.244 176.976 See Spacer Drawing
1 Clear Glass +Low Solar Gain Low-e on Surface 2 (44.24 in x 44.24 in x 0.118
in)
See Low Solar Glass
1 Clear Glass (44.24 in x 44.24 in x 0.118 in) See Clear Glass



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Table 6-6b Reference Glazing for Double Glazed Low Solar Low-e Wood Frame Reference Skylight
ID Name Product Name Manufacturer Source Mode Color Thickness
mm
Tsol Rsol1 Rsol2 Tvis Rvis1 Rvis2 Tir Emis1 Emis2 Cond
972 Ti-AC23_3.AFG Comfort Ti-AC23 AGC Glass Co. NA IGDB v14.6 # 3.100 0.211 0.320 0.406 0.437 0.108 0.037 0 0.840 0.040 1
976 Ti-AC23_Lami.AFG Comfort Ti-AC23 AGC Glass Co. NA IGDB v14.6 # 2.600 0.214 0.328 0.404 0.440 0.106 0.038 0 0.840 0.041 1
5313 SB80_3.PPG Solarban80 on clear PPG Industries IGDB v14.1 # 3.277 0.226 0.430 0.666 0.527 0.309 0.341 0 0.840 0.024 1
5427 Solarban z75_3.PPG Solarbanz75 PPG Industries IGDB v15.2 # 3.277 0.233 0.367 0.559 0.587 0.066 0.051 0 0.841 0.018 1
Minimum 2.600 0.211 0.320 0.404 0.437 0.066 0.037 0 0.840 0.018 1
Maximum 3.277 0.233 0.430 0.666 0.587 0.309 0.341 0 0.841 0.041 1
Average 3.064 0.221 0.361 0.509 0.498 0.147 0.117 0 0.840 0.031 1
Maximum Difference from Average 0.464 0.012 0.069 0.157 0.089 0.162 0.224 0 0.001 0.013 0
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ID Name Product Name Manufacturer Source Mode Color Thickness
mm
Tsol Rsol1 Rsol2 Tvis Rvis1 Rvis2 Tir Emis1 Emis2 Cond
102 CLEAR_3.DAT Generic Clear Glass Generic IGDB v11.4 # 3.048 0.834 0.075 0.075 0.899 0.083 0.083 0 0.840 0.840 1
412 Clear Float Glass
3.vto
Clear Float Glass Vitro IGDB v14.1 # 3.004 0.838 0.077 0.078 0.896 0.085 0.086 0 0.840 0.840 1
887 CLR_3.AFG Float Glass AFGIndustries IGDB v11.4 # 3.124 0.859 0.079 0.078 0.904 0.077 0.077 0 0.840 0.840 1
1222 FL3.amg Indoflot Clear 3.0 Asahimas IGDB v15.1 # 2.880 0.840 0.074 0.074 0.898 0.081 0.081 0 0.840 0.840 1
2001 Clr-3.CIG Float Glass 3mm Cardinal Glass Industries IGDB v16.4 # 2.970 0.848 0.076 0.076 0.904 0.082 0.082 0 0.840 0.840 1
3011 Clear_33.GRD Float Glass Guardian IGDB v15.4 # 3.277 0.848 0.077 0.076 0.902 0.083 0.083 0 0.840 0.840 1
3013 Clear_30.GRD Float Glass Guardian IGDB v15.4 # 2.972 0.854 0.077 0.077 0.903 0.083 0.083 0 0.840 0.840 1
4200 clear_03.gvb PLANIBEL GLAVERBEL S.A. IGDB v12.4 # 2.900 0.862 0.076 0.076 0.903 0.080 0.080 0 0.840 0.840 1
5009 CLEAR_3.PPG Clear Glass PPGIndustries IGDB v11.4 # 3.277 0.827 0.076 0.077 0.898 0.086 0.086 0 0.840 0.840 1
9801 CLEAR3.LOF OptifloatClear Pilkington North America IGDB v11.4 # 2.997 0.837 0.075 0.075 0.899 0.083 0.083 0 0.840 0.840 1
Minimum 2.880 0.827 0.074 0.074 0.896 0.077 0.077 0 0.840 0.840 1
Maximum 3.277 0.862 0.079 0.078 0.904 0.086 0.086 0 0.840 0.840 1
Average 3.045 0.845 0.076 0.076 0.901 0.082 0.082 0 0.840 0.840 1
Maximum Difference from Average 0.232 0.018 0.003 0.002 0.005 0.005 0.005 0 0.000 0.000 0
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Table 6-7a Bill of Materials Double Glazed Medium Solar Low-e Wood Frame Reference Skylights
Quantity
#
Component Description
(Width x Depth x Wall Thickness)
Component Length
Inch
Total Length
Inch
Source Part
Number
Web Page
Metal Frame
2 Douglas Fir (Nominal 2 in x 4 in) 47.244 Lowes 50863 www.lowes.com
2 Douglas Fir (Nominal 2 in x 4 in) 44.244 140.732 Lowes 50863 www.lowes.com
4 Aluminum 90
o
Angle (2 in x 2 in x 0.125 in) 47.494 189.976 McMaster-Carr 88805K63 www.mcmaster.com
8 Neoprene Foam Rubber, High Density (1/8 in x 2 in) 47.244 377.953 McMaster-Carr 8694K69 www.mcmaster.com
4 Neoprene Foam Rubber, High Density (1 1/2 in x 1 in) 47.244 188.976 McMaster-Carr 8694K98 www.mcmaster.com
4 Simpson Strong-Tie (6 in x 6 in x 1.5 in L-Strap) Simpson 66L www.strongtie.com
4 Simpson A-Angle (5 7/8 in x 5 7/8 in x 1.5 in 90
o
Angle) Simpson A66 www.strongtie.com
48 Stainless Steel Pan Head or Bevel Head Metal Screws (#8 x 5/8); 4 in
spacing
McMaster-Carr 92470A196 www.mcmaster.com
36 Stainless Steel Pan Head Metal Screws (#5 x 1/2 in);9 per L-Strap McMaster-Carr 92470A121 www.mcmaster.com
16 Stainless Steel Pan Head Metal Screws (#5 x 1/2 in); 4 per 90
o
Angle McMaster-Carr 92470A121 www.mcmaster.com
Double Low-e Glazing
4 Aluminum Spacer Desiccant and Sealant System (1/2 in x 1/2 in) 44.244 176.976 See Spacer Drawing
1 Clear Glass +Low Solar Gain Low-e on Surface 2 (44.24 in x 44.24 in x 0.118
in)
See Low Solar Glass
1 Clear Glass (44.24 in x 44.24 in x 0.118 in) See Clear Glass




NFRC 100A-2010 page 46
Table 6-7b Reference Glazing for Double Glazed Medium Solar Low-e Wood Frame Reference Skylights
ID Name Product Name Manufacturer Source Mode Color Thickness
mm
Tsol Rsol1 Rsol2 Tvis Rvis1 Rvis2 Tir Emis1 Emis2 Cond
960 TiAC40_3.afg Comfort IaAC40 on
Clear
AGC Glass Co. NA IGDB v11.4 # 3.023 0.412 0.422 0.335 0.779 0.037 0.045 0 0.041 0.840 1
2011 LoE272-3.CIG LoE
2
272 on 3 mm
Clear
Cardinal Glass Industries IGDB v16.4 # 2.970 0.429 0.325 0.418 0.793 0.056 0.043 0 0.840 0.042 1
3213 LEPPIIC3.GRD Performance Plus II
on Clear
Guardian IGDB v11.4 # 2.972 0.424 0.367 0.445 0.757 0.141 0.112 0 0.836 0.044 1
5348 SB60-
Starphire_3.PPG
Solarban 60 on
Starphire
PPGIndustries IGDB v14.1 # 3.277 0.418 0.419 0.456 0.813 0.058 0.050 0 0.840 0.035 1
Minimum 2.970 0.412 0.325 0.335 0.757 0.037 0.043 0 0.041 0.035 1.00
Maximum 3.277 0.429 0.422 0.456 0.813 0.141 0.112 0 0.840 0.840 1.00
Average 3.061 0.421 0.383 0.414 0.786 0.073 0.063 0 0.639 0.240 1.00
Maximum Difference from Average 0.217 0.009 0.058 0.079 0.029 0.068 0.050 0 0.598 0.600 0.00
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ID Name Product Name Manufacturer Source Mode Color Thickness
mm
Tsol Rsol1 Rsol2 Tvis Rvis1 Rvis2 Tir Emis1 Emis2 Cond
102 CLEAR_3.DAT Generic Clear Glass Generic IGDB v11.4 # 3.048 0.834 0.075 0.075 0.899 0.083 0.083 0 0.840 0.840 1
412 Clear Float Glass
3.vto
Clear Float Glass Vitro IGDB v14.1 # 3.004 0.838 0.077 0.078 0.896 0.085 0.086 0 0.840 0.840 1
887 CLR_3.AFG Float Glass AFGIndustries IGDB v11.4 # 3.124 0.859 0.079 0.078 0.904 0.077 0.077 0 0.840 0.840 1
1222 FL3.amg Indoflot Clear 3.0 Asahimas IGDB v15.1 # 2.880 0.840 0.074 0.074 0.898 0.081 0.081 0 0.840 0.840 1
2001 Clr-3.CIG Float Glass 3mm Cardinal Glass Industries IGDB v16.4 # 2.970 0.848 0.076 0.076 0.904 0.082 0.082 0 0.840 0.840 1
3011 Clear_33.GRD Float Glass Guardian IGDB v15.4 # 3.277 0.848 0.077 0.076 0.902 0.083 0.083 0 0.840 0.840 1
3013 Clear_30.GRD Float Glass Guardian IGDB v15.4 # 2.972 0.854 0.077 0.077 0.903 0.083 0.083 0 0.840 0.840 1
4200 Clear_03.gvb PLANIBEL GLAVERBEL S.A. IGDB v12.4 # 2.900 0.862 0.076 0.076 0.903 0.080 0.080 0 0.840 0.840 1
5009 CLEAR_3.PPG Clear Glass PPGIndustries IGDB v11.4 # 3.277 0.827 0.076 0.077 0.898 0.086 0.086 0 0.840 0.840 1
9801 CLEAR3.LOF OptifloatClear Pilkington North America IGDB v11.4 # 2.997 0.837 0.075 0.075 0.899 0.083 0.083 0 0.840 0.840 1
Minimum 2.880 0.827 0.074 0.074 0.896 0.077 0.077 0 0.840 0.840 1
Maximum 3.277 0.862 0.079 0.078 0.904 0.086 0.086 0 0.840 0.840 1
Average 3.045 0.845 0.076 0.076 0.901 0.082 0.082 0 0.840 0.840 1
Maximum Difference from Average 0.232 0.018 0.003 0.002 0.005 0.005 0.005 0 0.000 0.000 0
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Table 6-8a Bill of Materials Double Glazed High Solar Low-e Non-Metal Frame Reference Skylights
Quantity
#
Component Description
(Width x Depth x Wall Thickness)
Component Length
Inch
Total Length
Inch
Source Part
Number
Web Page
Metal Frame
2 Douglas Fir (Nominal 2 in x 4 in) 47.244 Lowes 50863 www.lowes.com
2 Douglas Fir (Nominal 2 in x 4 in) 44.244 140.732 Lowes 50863 www.lowes.com
4 Aluminum 90
o
Angle (2 in x 2 in x 0.125 in) 47.494 189.976 McMaster-Carr 88805K63 www.mcmaster.com
8 Neoprene Foam Rubber, High Density (1/8 in x 2 in) 47.244 377.953 McMaster-Carr 8694K69 www.mcmaster.com
4 Neoprene Foam Rubber, High Density (1 1/2 in x 1 in) 47.244 188.976 McMaster-Carr 8694K98 www.mcmaster.com
4 Simpson Strong-Tie (6 in x 6 in x 1.5 in L-Strap) Simpson 66L www.strongtie.com
4 Simpson A-Angle (5 7/8 in x 5 7/8 in x 1.5 in 90
o
Angle) Simpson A66 www.strongtie.com
48 Stainless Steel Pan Head or Bevel Head Metal Screws (#8 x 5/8); 4 in
spacing
McMaster-Carr 92470A196 www.mcmaster.com
36 Stainless Steel Pan Head Metal Screws (#5 x 1/2 in);9 per L-Strap McMaster-Carr 92470A121 www.mcmaster.com
16 Stainless Steel Pan Head Metal Screws (#5 x 1/2 in); 4 per 90
o
Angle McMaster-Carr 92470A121 www.mcmaster.com
Double Low-e Glazing
4 Aluminum Spacer Desiccant and Sealant System (1/2 in x 1/2 in) 44.244 176.976 See Spacer Drawing
1 Clear Glass +Low Solar Gain Low-e on Surface 2 (44.24 in x 44.24 in x 0.118
in)
See Low Solar Glass
1 Clear Glass (44.24 in x 44.24 in x 0.118 in) See Clear Glass

Table 6-8b Reference Glazing for Double Glazed High Solar Low-e Non-Metal Frame Reference Skylights
ID Name Product Name Manufacturer Source Mode Color Thickness
mm
Tsol Rsol1 Rsol2 Tvis Rvis1 Rvis2 Tir Emis1 Emis2 Cond
907 CMFTE2_3.AFG Comfort E
2
on Clear AGC Glass Co. NA IGDB v11.4 # 3.099 0.695 0.115 0.101 0.830 0.096 0.087 0 0.204 0.840 1
2812 AM3SG500.ESP Armour Glass lowE Energy Saving Products of FL IGDB v13.7 # 3.430 0.656 0.122 0.130 0.815 0.108 0.113 0 0.215 0.927 1
5242 S500CL_3.PPG Sungate500 on Clear PPG Industries IGDB v11.4 # 3.277 0.705 0.126 0.108 0.833 0.113 0.109 0 0.215 0.840 1
Minimum 3.099 0.656 0.115 0.101 0.815 0.096 0.087 0 0.204 0.840 1.00
Maximum 3.430 0.705 0.126 0.130 0.833 0.113 0.113 0 0.215 0.927 1.00
Average 3.269 0.685 0.121 0.113 0.826 0.106 0.103 0 0.211 0.869 1.00
Maximum Difference from Average 0.170 0.029 0.006 0.017 0.011 0.010 0.016 0 0.007 0.058 0.00
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ID Name Product Name Manufacturer Source Mode Color Thickness
mm
Tsol Rsol1 Rsol2 Tvis Rvis1 Rvis2 Tir Emis1 Emis2 Cond
102 CLEAR_3.DAT Generic Clear Glass Generic IGDB v11.4 # 3.048 0.834 0.075 0.075 0.899 0.083 0.083 0 0.840 0.840 1
412 Clear Float Glass
3.vto
Clear Float Glass Vitro IGDB v14.1 # 3.004 0.838 0.077 0.078 0.896 0.085 0.086 0 0.840 0.840 1
887 CLR_3.AFG Float Glass AFGIndustries IGDB v11.4 # 3.124 0.859 0.079 0.078 0.904 0.077 0.077 0 0.840 0.840 1
1222 FL3.amg Indoflot Clear 3.0 Asahimas IGDB v15.1 # 2.880 0.840 0.074 0.074 0.898 0.081 0.081 0 0.840 0.840 1
2001 Clr-3.CIG Float Glass 3mm Cardinal Glass Industries IGDB v16.4 # 2.970 0.848 0.076 0.076 0.904 0.082 0.082 0 0.840 0.840 1
3011 Clear_33.GRD Float Glass Guardian IGDB v15.4 # 3.277 0.848 0.077 0.076 0.902 0.083 0.083 0 0.840 0.840 1
3013 Clear_30.GRD Float Glass Guardian IGDB v15.4 # 2.972 0.854 0.077 0.077 0.903 0.083 0.083 0 0.840 0.840 1
4200 Clear_03.gvb PLANIBEL GLAVERBEL S.A. IGDB v12.4 # 2.900 0.862 0.076 0.076 0.903 0.080 0.080 0 0.840 0.840 1
5009 CLEAR_3.PPG Clear Glass PPGIndustries IGDB v11.4 # 3.277 0.827 0.076 0.077 0.898 0.086 0.086 0 0.840 0.840 1
9801 CLEAR3.LOF OptifloatClear Pilkington North America IGDB v11.4 # 2.997 0.837 0.075 0.075 0.899 0.083 0.083 0 0.840 0.840 1
Minimum 2.880 0.827 0.074 0.074 0.896 0.077 0.077 0 0.840 0.840 1
Maximum 3.277 0.862 0.079 0.078 0.904 0.086 0.086 0 0.840 0.840 1
Average 3.045 0.845 0.076 0.076 0.901 0.082 0.082 0 0.840 0.840 1
Maximum Difference from Average 0.232 0.018 0.003 0.002 0.005 0.005 0.005 0 0.000 0.000 0
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NFRC 100A-2010
I IN ND DE EX X
A
Area..................................................................................18
Attachment9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,20,21,22,
37,38,39,40
C
Co-Planar..........................................................................9
E
Emissivity..........................................................................9
F
Fenestration1,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,
22,23,24
Attachment...1,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,
20,22,23,24
Film..........................................................10,11,12,13,20
Frame.10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,20,21,22,23,24,
25,26,27,30,31,32,34,35,36,41,42,43,44,45,46,
47
G
Glass......................................13,18,20,27,28,29,32,36
Glazing..............9,10,11,12,13,16,17,22,42,44,46,47
Glazing System..............................................................22
H
Head....................................................................27,32,36
I
Individual Product.............................................................9
O
Opaque.......................................................................9,14
P
Product Line.........................................................9,15,20
R
Rail.......................................................................15,20,21
Rating..........................................................................1,18
Reference Glazing System....................................23,24
S
Sealant......................................................................32,36
Skylight.....................................................15,16,18,43,44
Solar.................................14,23,24,36,43,44,45,46,47
Solar Heat Gain Coefficient....................................23,24
Spacer.......................................................................32,36
T
Translucent.......................................................................9
V
Visible Transmittance..............................................23,24
W
Window..........15,16,17,18,25,27,28,29,30,32,34,42
Wood............................9,10,11,12,13,20,43,44,45,46