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Topic Terms: Aluminum, GlassBuild 2023

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The WA67 combines aluminum and wood for performance and beauty with an aluminum-clad system—mounted on solid wood profiles engineered to perform in heavy wind and rain environments. Featuring a 2 5/8-inch-thick door panel with a rainscreen clad exterior and a solid wood interior, the WA67 is available in FSC-certified wood species meeting responsible forestry standards. It also is NFRC rated and certified for true energy efficiency in all climates. An enhanced option is available featuring triple-seals, triple-paned glass and deeper door panels with a U-value of 0.17.

Barcelona Impact Windows by Soft-Lite Windows

Details: These windows have two options: Impact Level D windows, which are HVHZ certified and Impact level C windows for non-coastal areas. The windows have high-performance laminated glass, with three panes of glass and a protective interlayer and a low-E coating and argon gas fill. The corners of the thick-walled vinyl frame are fused together at high temperatures and it also has multiple internal chambers for insulative properties. Other features include a delta lock to secure sashes, foam inside the frame and a double-walled sill dam extended inside the window mainframe. The Energy Star-certified windows are available in double- and single-hung models with tilt-in sashes, lift-out sliding windows, casements and awning models, and picture windows.

Best-selling Features: Both Barcelona Level C and Level D impact windows exceed the threshold DP50 rating and also achieve an air infiltration rating of .01.

Barcelona Impact Windows by Soft-Lite Windows

Details: These windows have two options: Impact Level D windows, which are HVHZ certified and Impact level C windows for non-coastal areas. The windows have high-performance laminated glass, with three panes of glass and a protective interlayer and a low-E coating and argon gas fill. The corners of the thick-walled vinyl frame are fused together at high temperatures and it also has multiple internal chambers for insulative properties. Other features include a delta lock to secure sashes, foam inside the frame and a double-walled sill dam extended inside the window mainframe. The Energy Star-certified windows are available in double- and single-hung models with tilt-in sashes, lift-out sliding windows, casements and awning models, and picture windows.

Best-selling Features: Both Barcelona Level C and Level D impact windows exceed the threshold DP50 rating and also achieve an air infiltration rating of .01.

Barcelona Impact Windows by Soft-Lite Windows

Details: These windows have two options: Impact Level D windows, which are HVHZ certified and Impact level C windows for non-coastal areas. The windows have high-performance laminated glass, with three panes of glass and a protective interlayer and a low-E coating and argon gas fill. The corners of the thick-walled vinyl frame are fused together at high temperatures and it also has multiple internal chambers for insulative properties. Other features include a delta lock to secure sashes, foam inside the frame and a double-walled sill dam extended inside the window mainframe. The Energy Star-certified windows are available in double- and single-hung models with tilt-in sashes, lift-out sliding windows, casements and awning models, and picture windows.

Best-selling Features: Both Barcelona Level C and Level D impact windows exceed the threshold DP50 rating and also achieve an air infiltration rating of .01.

Barcelona Impact Windows by Soft-Lite Windows

Details: These windows have two options: Impact Level D windows, which are HVHZ certified and Impact level C windows for non-coastal areas. The windows have high-performance laminated glass, with three panes of glass and a protective interlayer and a low-E coating and argon gas fill. The corners of the thick-walled vinyl frame are fused together at high temperatures and it also has multiple internal chambers for insulative properties. Other features include a delta lock to secure sashes, foam inside the frame and a double-walled sill dam extended inside the window mainframe. The Energy Star-certified windows are available in double- and single-hung models with tilt-in sashes, lift-out sliding windows, casements and awning models, and picture windows.

Best-selling Features: Both Barcelona Level C and Level D impact windows exceed the threshold DP50 rating and also achieve an air infiltration rating of .01.

Infinity Series by Altera Windows & Doors

Details: The Infinity Series delivers European style and narrow frame designs with a sound transmission class rating of 44dB. The company offers a 1 3/8-inch glaze panel accompanied by a 1-inch exterior panel, all within an overall frame depth of 3 ½ inches. The window is an inward-opening casement in the turn position, a secure top-venting hopper in the tilt position, and a picture window when closed. Multiple locking points and dual weather seals contribute to the energy efficiency and acoustical properties. The exterior aluminum cladding can be customized with solid colors and foil options.

Best-selling Features: Altera Windows & Doors says this series’ top-selling features include high performance, quality and aesthetic appeal. Matching doors also are available. 

Infinity Series by Altera Windows & Doors

Details: The Infinity Series delivers European style and narrow frame designs with a sound transmission class rating of 44dB. The company offers a 1 3/8-inch glaze panel accompanied by a 1-inch exterior panel, all within an overall frame depth of 3 ½ inches. The window is an inward-opening casement in the turn position, a secure top-venting hopper in the tilt position, and a picture window when closed. Multiple locking points and dual weather seals contribute to the energy efficiency and acoustical properties. The exterior aluminum cladding can be customized with solid colors and foil options.

Best-selling Features: Altera Windows & Doors says this series’ top-selling features include high performance, quality and aesthetic appeal. Matching doors also are available. 

Infinity Series by Altera Windows & Doors

Details: The Infinity Series delivers European style and narrow frame designs with a sound transmission class rating of 44dB. The company offers a 1 3/8-inch glaze panel accompanied by a 1-inch exterior panel, all within an overall frame depth of 3 ½ inches. The window is an inward-opening casement in the turn position, a secure top-venting hopper in the tilt position, and a picture window when closed. Multiple locking points and dual weather seals contribute to the energy efficiency and acoustical properties. The exterior aluminum cladding can be customized with solid colors and foil options.

Best-selling Features: Altera Windows & Doors says this series’ top-selling features include high performance, quality and aesthetic appeal. Matching doors also are available. 

Aspen Collection by Sierra Pacific Windows

Details: The Aspen Collection has 0.062-inch extruded aluminum cladding and a standard Ponderosa Pine interior, with other species available and incorporates Encore hardware with a single operating lock lever. With 74 powder coated and anodized finishes available, including various textures and custom colors, it offers a continuous foam weather strip on the frame and interior stationary brackets. Frame covers are fastened with a rigid coupler that leaves fewer nail holes to putty during finishing. 

Best-selling Features: Sierra Pacific Windows re-engineered its Aspen Collection for enhanced structural performance and resistance to air and water intrusion. Its hidden locking system, as well as the lock adjustment reducing operating force in large units, also contributes to it being a best-seller. High-performance hardware enables large operable sizes, and the screen has a lift rail. A new ¼-inch steel plate option is available to improve mull structural ratings. 

Aspen Collection by Sierra Pacific Windows

Details: The Aspen Collection has 0.062-inch extruded aluminum cladding and a standard Ponderosa Pine interior, with other species available and incorporates Encore hardware with a single operating lock lever. With 74 powder coated and anodized finishes available, including various textures and custom colors, it offers a continuous foam weather strip on the frame and interior stationary brackets. Frame covers are fastened with a rigid coupler that leaves fewer nail holes to putty during finishing. 

Best-selling Features: Sierra Pacific Windows re-engineered its Aspen Collection for enhanced structural performance and resistance to air and water intrusion. Its hidden locking system, as well as the lock adjustment reducing operating force in large units, also contributes to it being a best-seller. High-performance hardware enables large operable sizes, and the screen has a lift rail. A new ¼-inch steel plate option is available to improve mull structural ratings.