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GLAZING

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  • I have unintended or phantom windows in the Universal Certificate. What am I overlooking?
  • The custom windows that are available are limited. Why can't we choose all windows?
  • Why are U-Values and SGHC for skylights modelled in BERS Pro appearing as 0 in the NatHERS Certificate from the H-Star portal?
  • What accounts for the differences between BERS and WERS U-Values and SHGC?
  • Why do the Opening % settings reset to 0% in the Default setting when I restart BERS?
  • Simulation now defaults with insect screens. What if client does not want insect screens?
  • If an adjacent house walls shade a window, does BERS work out the shading itself from the outline of zones or do I need to enter vertical fin shades for each relevant window as well?
  • How do we model fixed glazed windows on an internal wall?
  • How would I model an openable window in an internal wall?
  • How do we allow for a partly glazed external door or sidelight?
  • How do I model the highlight windows and wall on the upper skillion roof? I can’t create a wall to put the window in?
  • I want to use a specific window that is listed in the WERS database?
  • How do I model glass blocks?
  • How can I model full-length external glazed wall with varying components e.g. fixed glass, sash windows, glazed doors?
  • How do I input a verandah clad with clear laserlite over the windows?
  • When nominating head height on a window, is this so BERS can model airflow?
  • Do we need to provide an offset for each window, unless it is directly under the eave?
  • Why can’t I see windows on the plan screen but they are appearing on the report?
  • Is there any reason why a wall will not allow a window to be placed on it? The wall view it shows that there is space for these windows.
  • Can I change the glass type of a skylight?
  • How do I insert a roof window?
  • Can I use BERS to model different window furnishings, such as drapes to “get an idea”?
  • Please explain the opening area differences between BERS and AccuRate for single clear glazing, aluminum frame, awning window.
  • How do I model obscure (e.g. frosted) glass? How about opaque glass?
  • I want to try out windows - say a standard frame like the first default window, but with arbitrary R-values or U-values for the glass. How can I do this?
  • My client has specified a commercial window section/system. How do I handle this in BERS?
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