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Is there a difference between U-Factor and U-Value for glass in reference to its specifications?

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Is there a difference between U-Factor and U-Value for glass in reference to its specifications?

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Not really. The U-factor (also known as the U-value) of a window accounts for conduction, radiation, and convective heat transfer from the warm side to the cold side of the window. A lower U-factor means a better-insulated window and is most useful in determining winter heating performance.