Réemploi et reconfiguration thermique des fenêtres bois en ... - Prebat

PUCA - Réemploi et reconfiguration thermique des fenêtres en fin de viePARTIE 1strict restoration of the exterior elevations, its program includes period interpretation ofmonumental and many typical spaces, and adaptive use of others to serve the needs of acontemporary museum. The planning process included a condition's survey and archival research ofthe building's 410 windows. The retrofit measures included introducing new ~ weatherseals andadditional glazing equipped with an ultraviolet filter.Several options were initially considered, such as interior and exterior storm windows, both of whichwere ruled out due to the visual impact.Following unsuccessful attempts to add insulated glazing into the existing 2 1/4-in. sash, the decisionwas made to retain and restore the existing yellow pine sash with single glazing in spaces whereinterior controls were not critical, and to replace the sash elsewhere. New sashes are beingfabricated in preservative-treated sugar pine equipped with a 5/8-in. insulated glass systemcomprised of a uv film filter laminated between two layers of lI8-in. glass and a 1/4-in_ airspace, anda third layer of lI8-in. g lass. Apart from the filters and layers, the new sash looked identical to theexisting units.Juin 2012Les Bâtisseurs d’Emmaüs47