SynC · Topic
These are the standards in the SynC Standards library that cover Energy Efficiency. Each one is a complete, plain-language specification: the scope it applies to, the requirements that govern it, and a structured equipment datasheet listing the values a project has to decide — ratings, materials, setpoints, and the standards each is verified against. All of it is free to read without an account and published under CC BY-SA 4.0.
A standard usually carries several topics, so most of the entries below also appear under neighbouring subjects. The topics each one carries are listed on its own page.
Thermal insulation installed in the opaque building envelope of commercial, institutional, multifamily, and residential buildings, covering above-grade wall cavity and continuous insulation, low-slope and steep-slope roof and attic insulation, floors and ceilings over unconditioned space, crawl space enclosures, below-grade foundation walls, and under-slab and slab-edge insulation. Covers all principal insulation forms sold in the North American market: mineral fiber batt, blanket, and board; loose-fill and dense-packed cellulose, fiberglass, and mineral wool; extruded, expanded, and graphite-enhanced polystyrene board; polyisocyanurate board; cellular glass; wood fiber and cellulosic board; spray-applied polyurethane foam; and reflective insulation and radiant barriers. Also covers the thermal resistance basis used to demonstrate energy code compliance, surface burning and foam plastic fire requirements, vapor retarder classification and placement, air barrier coordination, thermal bridge mitigation, and field verification before assemblies are concealed.
Interior window treatments installed for glare control, solar heat control, daylight management, privacy, and room darkening in commercial, institutional, and light-industrial buildings. Covers manual and motorized roller shades with solar screen, room-darkening, and blackout fabrics, dual-roller assemblies carrying two shades on one mounting, and draperies on track systems. Addresses fabric composition, openness factor and solar optical properties, fire performance under NFPA 701 and ASTM E84, low-emitting certification, lightfastness, fungal and antimicrobial performance, roller tube and bracket hardware, fascia and pocket concealment, hembars, manual clutch operation and the cord retention provisions of ANSI/WCMA A100.1, motorized operation and its power, listing, control, and integration, mounting condition and light gap, perimeter light-control channels, accessible operation, field testing, installation, warranty, and spare parts.