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Topic Terms: Aluminum, GlassBuild 2023

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. 

Ultra D-SLS Lift & Slide Door by Neon Energy USA Inc.

Details: These aluminum doors have a maximum width of 78 – 47/64 inches, maximum height of 94 inches and a glass thickness of ¾ to 1 inch. Custom sizes also can be made. Finishes include anodizing colors, the RAL color chart and wooden effect. The company also says the doors, which have non-corrosive mechanisms, are easy to operate and resistant to air and water.

Best-selling Features: This model offers all the qualities of the regular slider, plus an option for lift and slide functionality. It also offers levers and rollers that lift panels off the sill; sill-supported panels that run on two multi-roller carriages; dual weather seals at the top, bottom and sides; and available pocketing and cornering systems. 

Ultra D-SLS Lift & Slide Door by Neon Energy USA Inc.

Details: These aluminum doors have a maximum width of 78 – 47/64 inches, maximum height of 94 inches and a glass thickness of ¾ to 1 inch. Custom sizes also can be made. Finishes include anodizing colors, the RAL color chart and wooden effect. The company also says the doors, which have non-corrosive mechanisms, are easy to operate and resistant to air and water.

Best-selling Features: This model offers all the qualities of the regular slider, plus an option for lift and slide functionality. It also offers levers and rollers that lift panels off the sill; sill-supported panels that run on two multi-roller carriages; dual weather seals at the top, bottom and sides; and available pocketing and cornering systems. 

Sun Clad Casement by Sun Windows Inc.

Details: The Sun Extruded Aluminum Clad Wood Casement includes Truth’s encore hardware system and is finished in Akzo-Nobel’s powder coated finish. It has a proprietary weep system for protection again wood deterioration and early insulating glass unit failure. The IG also uses a non-metallic Duralite spacer system. The extruded aluminum nailing fin is a structural part of the window. Constructed of clear western pine, it is available in 21 standard exterior colors; custom color matching and six optional interior colors available. It also includes several accessories and a retractable screen option.

Best-selling Features: Sun Windows says the high quality of all the materials that go into producing this window helped it become a top seller. The powder coat finish that can accommodate more popular dark colors also is a winning attribute, along with the water management system, according to the company. 

Sun Clad Casement by Sun Windows Inc.

Details: The Sun Extruded Aluminum Clad Wood Casement includes Truth’s encore hardware system and is finished in Akzo-Nobel’s powder coated finish. It has a proprietary weep system for protection again wood deterioration and early insulating glass unit failure. The IG also uses a non-metallic Duralite spacer system. The extruded aluminum nailing fin is a structural part of the window. Constructed of clear western pine, it is available in 21 standard exterior colors; custom color matching and six optional interior colors available. It also includes several accessories and a retractable screen option.

Best-selling Features: Sun Windows says the high quality of all the materials that go into producing this window helped it become a top seller. The powder coat finish that can accommodate more popular dark colors also is a winning attribute, along with the water management system, according to the company. 

Estate Collection Series 360 Single Hung Window by CGI Windows and Doors

Details: The single-hung window is constructed with commercial-grade aluminum frames, architecturally correct and even sightlines, a water- and air-resistant captured bottom rail, stainless steel fasteners and multiple points of weatherstripping. The windows are available up to 42 by 120 inches or 54 by 96 inches with design pressures up to +100/-210, ogee glazing beads and muntins, standard stainless steel assembly screws, and clipless mullions. There also are options for a clean egress lock or sweep lock.

Best-selling Features: The company says the standard features on this window benefit the entire supply chain, including distributors’ comfort in selling the high-design pressures on the product line, installers and service personnel having the ability to remove the fixed sash without re-glazing, and homeowners being able to choose between modern and contemporary looks on a window with hidden balance rods. 

Estate Collection Series 360 Single Hung Window by CGI Windows and Doors

Details: The single-hung window is constructed with commercial-grade aluminum frames, architecturally correct and even sightlines, a water- and air-resistant captured bottom rail, stainless steel fasteners and multiple points of weatherstripping. The windows are available up to 42 by 120 inches or 54 by 96 inches with design pressures up to +100/-210, ogee glazing beads and muntins, standard stainless steel assembly screws, and clipless mullions. There also are options for a clean egress lock or sweep lock.

Best-selling Features: The company says the standard features on this window benefit the entire supply chain, including distributors’ comfort in selling the high-design pressures on the product line, installers and service personnel having the ability to remove the fixed sash without re-glazing, and homeowners being able to choose between modern and contemporary looks on a window with hidden balance rods. 

Ideal 4000 by Eko-Okna S.A.

Details: The Ideal 4000 windows have a 2 ¾-inch profile depth and renovation strip 1.6 or 2.55 inches long with a possible shortening option to required sizes. Available with a white and brown core, the “B” class profile windows are glazed with units up to 1.62 inches. Options include the ability to manufacture windows with a renovation frame, add Aluskins aluminum covers, have concealed hinges and the possibility of mounting a handle in the center.

Best-selling Features: This universal system works well in modern architecture of single- and multi-family housing, according to the company. Glazing packages are available up to 41 millimeters wide with the possibility of using full-color technology, in which all visible elements of frame, sash and post profiles are veneered, including the parts visible only after opening the sash. 

Ideal 4000 by Eko-Okna S.A.

Details: The Ideal 4000 windows have a 2 ¾-inch profile depth and renovation strip 1.6 or 2.55 inches long with a possible shortening option to required sizes. Available with a white and brown core, the “B” class profile windows are glazed with units up to 1.62 inches. Options include the ability to manufacture windows with a renovation frame, add Aluskins aluminum covers, have concealed hinges and the possibility of mounting a handle in the center.

Best-selling Features: This universal system works well in modern architecture of single- and multi-family housing, according to the company. Glazing packages are available up to 41 millimeters wide with the possibility of using full-color technology, in which all visible elements of frame, sash and post profiles are veneered, including the parts visible only after opening the sash. 

Ideal 4000 by Eko-Okna S.A.

Details: The Ideal 4000 windows have a 2 ¾-inch profile depth and renovation strip 1.6 or 2.55 inches long with a possible shortening option to required sizes. Available with a white and brown core, the “B” class profile windows are glazed with units up to 1.62 inches. Options include the ability to manufacture windows with a renovation frame, add Aluskins aluminum covers, have concealed hinges and the possibility of mounting a handle in the center.

Best-selling Features: This universal system works well in modern architecture of single- and multi-family housing, according to the company. Glazing packages are available up to 41 millimeters wide with the possibility of using full-color technology, in which all visible elements of frame, sash and post profiles are veneered, including the parts visible only after opening the sash.