Boston Sash Design Pressure & U-Value ratings
Design Pressure or DP Rating Information
This Product has been tested using ASTM E 330-02 Test Method for Structural Integrity.  Maximum Wind Load expressed as Design Pressure Rating in PSF.
Independently Tested By:
National Certified Testing Laboratories
5 Leigh Drive
York, PA 17406
Sash Thickness
Profile Type
Window type
Spec Info
DP Rating
 1-3/8"
SSB
 Double Hung
Tilt Balance
 DP-30
 1-3/8"SSB Double Hung
Concealed Balance
 DP-50
 1-3/4"SSB Double Hung
Concealed Balance
 DP-40
 1-3/4"IG
 Double Hung
Concealed Balance
 DP-55
 1-5/8"SSB/EP
 Awning Gateway size
DP-40
 1-5/8"SSB/EP
Awning
24"x36" Glass or smaller
DP-50
 1-5/8"SSB/EP
Casement
Gateway Size
DP-35
 1-5/8"SSB/EP
Casement
 10"x42" Glass or Smaller
 DP-50
U-Value Ratings
Manufacturer stipulates that these ratings conform to applicable NFRC procedures for determining whole product performance. NFRC ratings are determined for a fixed set of environmental conditions and a specific product size. Consult manufacturers literature for other product performance information.
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Window Type
Spec Info
U-Factor Rating

Solar Heat Gain

Coefficient

Visible Transmittance
 Double Hung

 Single Glazed

w/Low E

 .41 .44 .48
 Double Hung

 Double Glaze -

Wood Bead

Swiggle - Low E - 7/16

 .46 .48 .53
 Double Hung

 Single Strength w/ Low E

Aluminum Storm

 .37 .44 .48
 Double Hung

 Single Strength

w/ Aluminum Storm

 .48 .51 .52