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Retractable screen from heroal

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Retractable screen with high wind stability

The versatile heroal VS Z is an innovative and energy-efficient zip screen system. The system is designed for residential and medium to large-scale commercial structures, such as schools and office buildings. heroal VS Z consists of a translucent to opaque mesh installed over windows, doors, or patio spaces. It helps keep temperatures pleasant indoors on hot days while ensuring optimum glare, privacy, and protection from insects. In addition to the system’s energy efficiency benefits, it also filters up to 100 % of UV rays, which helps protect furnishings from fading.

heroal VS Z meets the growing demand for sun protection. The system can be used to shade large areas, regardless of wind conditions. The heroal VS Z curtain only needs to be retracted at wind velocities exceeding 90 mph. Thanks to the low coil diameters of the fabric, heroal VS Z allows for a compact box design.

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Retractable screen from heroal

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Retractable screen with high wind stability

The versatile heroal VS Z is an innovative and energy-efficient zip screen system. The system is designed for residential and medium to large-scale commercial structures, such as schools and office buildings. heroal VS Z consists of a translucent to opaque mesh installed over windows, doors, or patio spaces. It helps keep temperatures pleasant indoors on hot days while ensuring optimum glare, privacy, and protection from insects. In addition to the system’s energy efficiency benefits, it also filters up to 100 % of UV rays, which helps protect furnishings from fading.

heroal VS Z meets the growing demand for sun protection. The system can be used to shade large areas, regardless of wind conditions. The heroal VS Z curtain only needs to be retracted at wind velocities exceeding 90 mph. Thanks to the low coil diameters of the fabric, heroal VS Z allows for a compact box design.

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Retractable screen from heroal

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Retractable screen with high wind stability

The versatile heroal VS Z is an innovative and energy-efficient zip screen system. The system is designed for residential and medium to large-scale commercial structures, such as schools and office buildings. heroal VS Z consists of a translucent to opaque mesh installed over windows, doors, or patio spaces. It helps keep temperatures pleasant indoors on hot days while ensuring optimum glare, privacy, and protection from insects. In addition to the system’s energy efficiency benefits, it also filters up to 100 % of UV rays, which helps protect furnishings from fading.

heroal VS Z meets the growing demand for sun protection. The system can be used to shade large areas, regardless of wind conditions. The heroal VS Z curtain only needs to be retracted at wind velocities exceeding 90 mph. Thanks to the low coil diameters of the fabric, heroal VS Z allows for a compact box design.

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Weatherseal Portfolio by Quanex

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Performance Starts with Weatherseals

Weatherseals are critical to the overall performance of windows and doors, helping reduce air and water infiltration, improve energy efficiency, and enhance occupant comfort. Designed to create a reliable barrier against the elements, they help protect against drafts, moisture, dust, and noise while supporting long-term product durability.

With decades of extrusion expertise, Quanex delivers a comprehensive portfolio of weatherseal solutions engineered for consistent performance across a wide range of applications. Our offering includes urethane foam seals, TPE foam seals, and polypropylene yarn (pile) seals, each designed to address specific sealing, operational, and manufacturing requirements. From standard profile designs to fully customized extruded solutions, Quanex works closely with manufacturers to develop products that meet exact performance, fit, and application requirements. When a tailored solution is needed, Quanex provides the technical expertise and manufacturing capabilities to design, develop, and scale solutions that help customers achieve their performance goals.

Ready to enhance window and door performance? Explore the complete weatherseal portfolio by Quanex.

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Weatherseal Portfolio by Quanex

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Performance Starts with Weatherseals

Weatherseals are critical to the overall performance of windows and doors, helping reduce air and water infiltration, improve energy efficiency, and enhance occupant comfort. Designed to create a reliable barrier against the elements, they help protect against drafts, moisture, dust, and noise while supporting long-term product durability.

With decades of extrusion expertise, Quanex delivers a comprehensive portfolio of weatherseal solutions engineered for consistent performance across a wide range of applications. Our offering includes urethane foam seals, TPE foam seals, and polypropylene yarn (pile) seals, each designed to address specific sealing, operational, and manufacturing requirements. From standard profile designs to fully customized extruded solutions, Quanex works closely with manufacturers to develop products that meet exact performance, fit, and application requirements. When a tailored solution is needed, Quanex provides the technical expertise and manufacturing capabilities to design, develop, and scale solutions that help customers achieve their performance goals.

Ready to enhance window and door performance? Explore the complete weatherseal portfolio by Quanex.

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Weatherseal Portfolio by Quanex

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Performance Starts with Weatherseals

Weatherseals are critical to the overall performance of windows and doors, helping reduce air and water infiltration, improve energy efficiency, and enhance occupant comfort. Designed to create a reliable barrier against the elements, they help protect against drafts, moisture, dust, and noise while supporting long-term product durability.

With decades of extrusion expertise, Quanex delivers a comprehensive portfolio of weatherseal solutions engineered for consistent performance across a wide range of applications. Our offering includes urethane foam seals, TPE foam seals, and polypropylene yarn (pile) seals, each designed to address specific sealing, operational, and manufacturing requirements. From standard profile designs to fully customized extruded solutions, Quanex works closely with manufacturers to develop products that meet exact performance, fit, and application requirements. When a tailored solution is needed, Quanex provides the technical expertise and manufacturing capabilities to design, develop, and scale solutions that help customers achieve their performance goals.

Ready to enhance window and door performance? Explore the complete weatherseal portfolio by Quanex.

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AMI Black Laminate Windows

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Black Laminate Windows - High-End Style with Installation Ease!

Black Exterior Laminate helps pros meet the growing interest in high-contrast home exteriors with a practical vinyl window solution.

Available across AMI brands including Gentek®, Alpine® and Preservation®, the factory-applied laminate delivers a deep black, sand-matte finish and a clear opportunity to expand the conversation.

  • Makes a sharp statement: Creates the clean, intentional, upscale look homeowners crave.
  • Built for the jobsite: Resilient surface is thicker and less likely to scratch, supporting robust handling from delivery through installation.
  • Ready when you need it: Pre-staged laminate requires fewer manufacturing steps, supporting consistent results and timely availability.
  • A stronger story to sell: Offers bold, on-trend design paired with the low-maintenance, energy-efficient benefits of vinyl.

Backed by AMI’s broad product portfolio, Black Exterior Laminate can support more window styles, configurations and selling opportunities.

Darker details are in demand. Meet the moment in style with Black Exterior Laminate.

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AMI Black Laminate Windows

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Black Laminate Windows - High-End Style with Installation Ease!

Black Exterior Laminate helps pros meet the growing interest in high-contrast home exteriors with a practical vinyl window solution.

Available across AMI brands including Gentek®, Alpine® and Preservation®, the factory-applied laminate delivers a deep black, sand-matte finish and a clear opportunity to expand the conversation.

  • Makes a sharp statement: Creates the clean, intentional, upscale look homeowners crave.
  • Built for the jobsite: Resilient surface is thicker and less likely to scratch, supporting robust handling from delivery through installation.
  • Ready when you need it: Pre-staged laminate requires fewer manufacturing steps, supporting consistent results and timely availability.
  • A stronger story to sell: Offers bold, on-trend design paired with the low-maintenance, energy-efficient benefits of vinyl.

Backed by AMI’s broad product portfolio, Black Exterior Laminate can support more window styles, configurations and selling opportunities.

Darker details are in demand. Meet the moment in style with Black Exterior Laminate.

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AMI Black Laminate Windows

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Black Laminate Windows - High-End Style with Installation Ease!

Black Exterior Laminate helps pros meet the growing interest in high-contrast home exteriors with a practical vinyl window solution.

Available across AMI brands including Gentek®, Alpine® and Preservation®, the factory-applied laminate delivers a deep black, sand-matte finish and a clear opportunity to expand the conversation.

  • Makes a sharp statement: Creates the clean, intentional, upscale look homeowners crave.
  • Built for the jobsite: Resilient surface is thicker and less likely to scratch, supporting robust handling from delivery through installation.
  • Ready when you need it: Pre-staged laminate requires fewer manufacturing steps, supporting consistent results and timely availability.
  • A stronger story to sell: Offers bold, on-trend design paired with the low-maintenance, energy-efficient benefits of vinyl.

Backed by AMI’s broad product portfolio, Black Exterior Laminate can support more window styles, configurations and selling opportunities.

Darker details are in demand. Meet the moment in style with Black Exterior Laminate.

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A Modern Handle That Fits Your Existing Platform by AmesburyTruth

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Bring modern styling to entry-level sliding patio doors without changing your production process.

 

Our Contemporary Small Format Handle delivers a clean, streamlined aesthetic in a compact footprint designed specifically for today’s patio door platforms. The one-piece construction simplifies assembly while maintaining consistent quality across high-volume manufacturing environments.

 

Engineered to fit industry-standard fabrication patterns — including offset 4-hole and centered 3-hole layouts — the handle integrates seamlessly into existing door designs, eliminating costly redesigns or tooling changes.

 

A comfort-focused grip enhances usability while maintaining a minimal, modern profile homeowners expect. Multiple finish options allow manufacturers to align with market trends and product line positioning across entry-level offerings.

 

Available configurations include semi-active (non-keyed), active keyed options in both offset and centered layouts, and inactive dummy versions — providing complete platform flexibility from a single handle family.

 

Modern appearance. Manufacturing simplicity. Platform versatility.

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