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Which letter shows a preformed plastic thermal break located between two aluminum components of the frame?  

In the lectures about different exterior enclosure systems, we discussed conventional brick cavity wall construction (built brick-by-brick on site) as well as panelized systems, including prefabricated reinforced brick panels amongst others. When would a panelized system be more appropriate than a conventional system?

Which of the following choices is TRUE of curtain wall construction?

What type of glass combines high visible light transmittance with low solar heat gain?

 The image to the right depicts what process?

Which of the following is NOT a force that moves water through a wall?

Which of the following does NOT distinguish large glazing units (approx.. 6+ ft2) from small?

One advantage of the curtain wall is that since it bears no vertical load, it can be thin and lightweight regardless of the overall height of the building.

Once a building is constructed and in-place, which of the following components has the greatest effect on a building’s energy consumption?

A good way to prevent leaks is to eliminate or neutralize the forces that move water through a wall.