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Glossary of Window Terms A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P R S T U V W Absorptance: The ratio of radiant energy absorbed to total incident radiant energy in a glazing system. Acrylic: A thermoplastic with good weather resistance, shatter resistance, and optical clarity, used for glazing. Aerogel: A microporous, transparent silicate foam used as a glazing cavity fill material, offering possible U-values below 0.10 BTU/(h-sq ft-°F) or 0.56 W/(sq m-°C). Air infiltration: The amount of air that passes through between a window sash and frame or a door panel and frame. Air leakage rating: A measure of the rate of infiltration around a window or skylight in the presence of a specific pressure difference. It is expressed in units of cubic feet per minute per square foot of window area (cfm/sq ft) or cubic feet per minute per foot of window perimeter length (cfm/ft). The lower a windows air leakage rating, the better its airtightness. Air Space: High performance windows have at least two panes of glass sandwiched together, with an airspace in between. The size of the airspace and the type of gas that fills this space effects the overall window performance. A 1/2 to 3/4 space is considered optimal. Annealed glass: Standard sheet of plate glass. Annealing: Heating above the critical or re-crystallization temperature, then controlled cooling of metal, glass, or other materials to eliminate the effects of cold-working, relieve internal stresses, or improve strength, ductility, or other properties. Anti-Lift: Pop-out inserts added to the main frame which prevent the slider window from opening or being removed. A security device to discourage burglers. Apron: Inside flat trim member which is used under the stool at the bottom of the window. Argon: An inert, nontoxic gas used in insulating windows to reduce heat transfer. Astragal: The