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The More You Know A b o u t Windows,The More You'll Love Our Windows.A Glossary of Termsigle glazed: a window made with one sheet of glass per sash.tuble glazed: a window made with two sheets of glass per sash.pie glazed: a window made with three sheets of glass per sash.sulatedglass: a window made with two or more sheets of glass per sash,separated by an air space and hermetically sealed at the edges.gh performance glass: insulated glass that utilizes tinted glass, Low-E glass, widerair spaces, three panes of glass per sash or any combination of these toimprove the U-Value of the window.Value: A standardized measurement of heat that is transferred through thewindow under strictly specified test conditions. The lower the U-Value, thebetter the insulating characteristics of the window—and the lower yourenergy bill will be.al failure: a condition in which the sealant at the edges of the glass sheets ininsulating glass no longer prevents moisture from entering the air space, thuscreating "fog" inside the window.\lar heat gain coefficient (SHGC): a standardized measurement of the heat gainthrough a window relative to the amount of solar radiation directed at thewindow. The lower the number, the greater the window's resistance to heattransfer through the window.ructural rating: a standardized measurement of a residential window's ability towithstand water and air directed at the window, under specified pressures,and to withstand structural loads placed on the window during the testingand certification procedure. The higher the rating, the stronger the window. und transmission dass (STC): an average value, measured in decibles, associatedwith a material's effectiveness in reducing sound. The higher the number, theless sound will be transmitted through the unit.ermal break: a barrier placed between heat conducting materials in the frame andsash of a window to reduce heat loss or gain in a home through the window.
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1f IsIIIv-t- t«BMSH JitemThe S E R I E S 1900Full-PerformanceSingle-Hung W i n d o wmmm 111m:[Mmx aen era! A l u m i n u m ' s Series1900 Single Hung W i n d o w is oneof the most p o p u l a r w i n d o w sever b u i l t — a n d it's no wonder! Itoffers excellent energy efficiency,quality craftsmanship in everydetail and features that place itfar above the c o m p e t i t i o n .TAe Features Every Homeowner Insulating SPACEGLASS8 2 Positive A c t i o n Cam Locks forfamily security V i n y l Seal a n d Fin SealWeatherproofing Easily Adjustable Spiral SashBalances for exceptional easeof o p e r a t i o nSloped Sill for o p t i m u m Available w i t h O p t i o n a l CircleWants.UpgradedModelsTop, Eyebrow, Transom orQuarter Round (see inside backFor even greater energy efficiency,cover)the Series 1970* Single Hung Window Available in O p t i o n a lprovides a U-Value of .53*Continuous Head and Sill Twinand a Solar Heat Gainand Triple ConfigurationsCoefficient of .37.* Color Choices—White, BronzeWe Sellor Terra Beige.drainage Interlocked Frame a n d PositiveJoint Construction W i n d o w Screens w i t h Springsfor tight fit included Available w i t h O p t i o n a lDivided Lights, 3/4" interiorSolar Heat Cain Coefficient(SHGC)m u n t i n s (shown)StrucStructuralRatingH-R40***\-Lite Configuration glazed with soft coat Low-E.**Size tested: 4560H-R403870H-R404080H-R20
The S E R I E S 1980Full-PerformanceHorizontal SliderTor those who prefer windowsthat open horizontally, GeneralA l u m i n u m ' s Series 1980 Slideroffers the same high q u a l i t y andenergy efficiency as our 1900Single H u n g m o d e l . Our Slider'shome-enhancing appearance andextremely s m o o t h o p e r a t i o nmake it a favorite choice of newhomebuyers as well.StructuralRatingHS-R40**HS-R30The Features Every Homeowner Insulating SPACEGLASS 2 Positive A c t i o n Cam Locks forfamily security W i n d o w Screens w i t h SpringsNeeds.UpgradedModelsfor t i g h t fit i n c l u d e d Available w i t h O p t i o n a l DividedFor i m p r o v e d energy efficiency,Vinyl Seal and Fin SealLights, 3/4" interior m u n t i n sthe Series 1990 Slider providesWeatherproofing(shown)a U-Value of .55* and Easy G l i d i n g Rollers made ofsteel for long lasting durability Stepped Sill w i t h Sill Insert foreffective drainage and lower airinfiltration Available w i t h O p t i o n a l Stackeda Solar Heat GainCircle Top or Stacked TransomCoefficient of .36*.(see inside back cover) Color Choices—White, Bronzeor Terra Beige. Interlocked Frame a n d PositiveJoint Construction* 1 -Lite Configuration glazed with soft coat Low-E.* "Size tested-. 6046**'Sizetested: 605010040XOX
The S E R I E S 5000AdvancedPerformanceSingle-Hung TiltAdvanced Features That Add- Insulating SPACEGLASS w i t h81/2" air space 2 Positive A c t i o n Cam Locks foreneral A l u m i n u m ' s Seriesfamily securityValue. Interlocked Frame and PositiveJoint ConstructionW i n d o w Screens w i t h LockingPlungers for t i g h t fit included5000 Single Hung/Tilt W i n d o wVinyl Seal and Fin Sealmeets today's homeownerWeatherproofingDivided Lights, 3/4" interiordemands for increased energyWatertight Iamb and Sillm u n t i n s {shown)efficiency as well as greaterJunction Gasket for watertightconvenience. Its t i l t i n g andsuperiorityremovable sash makes cleaningthe w i n d o w a breeze. Tilt/Take-out Sash w i t h QuickRelease Pivot Pins for easycleaning and sash removalW i t h its many engineering Easily Adjustable Spiral Sashadvancements, the Series 5000Balances for exceptional quietSingle Hung/Tilt is a w i n d o w thatand ease of operationmeets high standards in everySloped Sill for excellentrespect.drainage Available w i t h O p t i o n a l Available w i t h O p t i o n a l CircleTop, Eyebrow, Stacked Transomor Stacked Quarter Round(see inside back cover) Available in O p t i o n a lC o n t i n u o u s Head and Sill Twinand Triple Configurations Color Choices—White, Bronzeor Terra Beige.50*Solar Heat Gain d TransmissionClass(STC)2g* * *A ChoiceThe Series 5000 SingleHung/Tiltfeatures a 1" nail fin set-back,making it ideal for constructionof homes w i t h siding. The Series5300 Single Hung/Tilt*,with a1-3/8" nail f i n set-back, can beordered for construction of brickhomes.* Divided LiteConfigurationglazed with soft coat Low-E.**Size tested: 4460 and 3870* * * S T C Glazing specified.*"**Sizetested:40801
The S E R I E S 6000AdvancedPerformanceHorizontal Sliderup t o GeneralA l u m i n u m ' s Series 6000 Slider.This w i n d o w offers high qualitycraftsmanship and superiorperformance, and is rated highlyfor energy efficiency. OurSlider's superior engineering,home-enhancing appearance a n dextremely s m o o t h o p e r a t i o nmake it a favorite choice of newhomebuyers as well.EngineeringAdvancementsAreFeatured.Insulating SPACEGLASS w i t hAvailable w i t h O p t i o n a l StackedSiding or Brick?1/2" air spaceCircle Top or Stacked TransomThe Series 6000 Slider, w i t h a 2 Positive A c t i o n Cam Locks forfamily security Vinyl Seal a n d Fin Seal1" nail fin set-back, is the(see inside back cover) Color Choices—White,or TerraBronzeconstruction of homes w i t hBeige.WeatherproofingWatertight Jamb a n d SealJunction GasketEasy Gliding Rollers made ofsteel for long lasting durabilityInterlocked Frame a n d PositiveJoint ConstructionW i n d o w Screens w i t h Springsfor tight fit includedAvailable w i t h O p t i o n a l Dividedcarpenter's choice forsiding. The Series 6300 Slider*,U-Value.51*featuring a 1-3/8" nail f i nset-back, is ideal forconstruction of brick homes.Solar Heat Gain Coefficient(SHGC)StructuralLights, 3/4" interior m u n t i n s(not shown)5* Divided LiteConfigurationglazed with soft coat Low-E.33***Size tested: 10040Rating* * * S T C Glazing specified****Sizetested: 6060
U-VatueSolar301Heat Cain Coefficient(SHGC).31*StructuralRatingH-R40**Sound TransmissionClass(STC)Q J ***The S E R I E S 2700High PerformanceSingle-Hung TiltSeries 2700 SingleHung/Tilt W i n d o w is the one ourcompetitor's try to i m i t a t e — b u tfail. Because it features GeneralA l u m i n u m ' s innovative thermallybroken frame and sash, whichensures m i n i m a l heat loss orgain, this single h u n g w i n d o w isour u l t i m a t e energy saver. Forhomeowners, that means it provides superior family comfort andenergy savings.For energy efficiency, u n m a t c h e dquality craftsmanship andappearance enhancement t h a t ' l ladd d i s t i n c t i o n t o your newhome, choose the Series 2700All The Features Homeowners Could Want. Complete Thermal Breakbetween interior and exterior Knife-edged W i n d o w Screensw i t h Locking Pins for tight fitframe a n d sash members t oincludedreduce heat gain or lossAvailable w i t h O p t i o n a l Divided Insulating SPACEGLASS w i t h1/2" air spaceLights, 3/4" interior m u n t i n s(shown)2 Positive A c t i o n Cam Locks for Available w i t h O p t i o n a l CircleTop, Eyebrow, Stacked Transomfamily security Vinyl Seal a n d Fin SealWeatherproofing Tilt/Take-out Sash w i t h QuickRelease Pivot Pins for easyor Stacked Quarter Round(see inside back cover) Color Choices—White, Bronzeor Terra Beige.cleaning and sash removal Easily Adjustable Spiral SashBalances for exceptional quietand ease of operation Sloped Sill for effectivedrainage Interlocked Frame and PositiveJoint Construction* Divided Lite Configurationglazed with soft coat Low-E.**Sizetested: 4060.* * * S T C Glazing specified.Single Hung/Tilt. It'll make yourh o m e extraordinary!6
The S E R I E S 2800High PerformanceSliderleneral A l u m i n u m ' s Series2800 is our u l t i m a t e slidingwindow. Like the Series 2700, i talso features our state-of-the-artthermally broken frame andsash, ensuring m i n i m a l heat lossor gain t h r o u g h t h e window'scomponents.W i t h high energy efficiency,extremely s m o o t h operation andhome-enhancing appearance, t h eSeries 2800 Slider truly definesthe t e r m high performance.U-Value.44*Solar Heat Cain 5****Sound TransmissionClass(STC)2Q * * *State-o\-the-Art Complete Thermal BreakFeatures.State-of-the-Heart* Easy Gliding Rollers made ofAttraction.* Available w i t h O p t i o n a lbetween interior and exteriorsteel for long lasting durabilityframe and sash members t oStepped Sill w i t h Sill Insert forreduce heat gain or lossefficient drainage and lower airInsulating SPACEGLASS w i t hinfiltrationCircle Top or Stacked Transom1/2" air spaceInterlocked Frame and Positive(see inside back cover) 2 Positive A c t i o n Cam Locks forfamily securityJoint Construction* Knife-edged W i n d o w ScreensVinyl Seal and Fin Sealw i t h Locking Pins for tight fitWeatherproofingincludedDivided Lights, 3/4" interiorm u n t i n s [shown) Available w i t h O p t i o n a l StackedColor Choices—White,or Terra Beige.* 1 -LiteConfigurationglazed with soft coat Loic-E.**Sizetested: 7 2 x 7 2* * * S T C Glazing specified***"Size7tested: 1 2 0 x 6 0Bronze
A Full Line of QualityWindows—For NearlyEvery ArchitecturalStyle a n d SizeRequirement—Clearor D i v i d e d L i t e * .S E R I E S 1900, S E R I E S 5000, S E R I E S 2700Single Hung 0286028603060306038603860A Choice ofAttractive Colors-WHITEBRONZETERRA BEIGES E R I E S 1980, S E R I E S 6000, S E R I E S 2800Horizontal 040303040304040404040405040505040* 3/4" I n t e r i o r m u n t i n s are used i n a l l D i v i d e d Lites.8
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The More You Know About Windows, The More You'll Love Our Windows. A Glossary of Terms igle glazed: a window made with one sheet of glass per sash. tuble glazed: a window made with two sheets of glass per sash. pie glazed: a window made with three sheets of glass per sash. sulatedglass: a window made with two or more sheets of glass per sash, separated by an air space and hermetically sealed .
