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window U-factors

This is indeed refering to window framing materials. Wood or vinyl windows have a different U factor requirment than aluminum windows.
 
the phrase "framing materials other than metal with or without metal reinforcement or cladding"

was what through someone off, thinking it was refering to building framing rather than window frame.
 
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