Windows Specifications

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Application


	Commercial		Products are designated for commercial applications.
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	Residential		Products are designated for residential applications.
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	New Construction		Windows are for new buildings being constructed.
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	Replacement		Replacement windows are for home improvement projects to replace older or damaged windows.
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Window Type



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	Architectural Shaped		Architectural-shaped windows are fixed windows in a variety of different shapes.
	Awning		Awning windows are hinged at the top and open at the bottom, usually by a hand lever.
	Bay/Bow		Bay windows are usually made from three windows, with a larger window in the middle and surrounded by smaller ones on the outside. These windows are placed at 30-or-45 degree angles. Bow windows can include any number of windows as long as they make a gentle curve.
	Casement		Casement windows open and close from the side, usually with a crank handle.
	Double-Hung		Double hung windows are 2 windows with one on top and the other below it. Both windows slide up and down.
	Single-Hung		Single hung windows are 2 windows with one on top and the other below it. Only one or the other is able to open.
	Garden		Garden windows are multi-surface windows that extend outwards to achieve an internal area that is exposed to exterior sunlight.
	Gliding		Gliding windows open by sliding horizontally over another window. These windows are also called sliding windows.
	Hopper		Hopper windows are usually for basement applications. These windows tilt-in from the top when pulling on the handle.
	Hurricane (C5)		Hurricane windows provide resistance from extremely high wind pressures without blowout or permanent deformation. These windows are rated C5 and are appropriate for some high-rise buildings, or for low-rise buildings where hurricanes or severe weather conditions may occur.
	Jalousie		Jalousie windows have slits that overlap to allow for ventilation. These windows are good for sun porch applications, but are not good for weather tight solutions.
	Picture/Fixed		Picture windows are big and fill a room with light, usually in a square or rectangular shape. They are unable to open.
	Stained Glass		Stained glass windows feature glass that has been colored by metallic salts added while it's being made. These windows often include designs in the stained glass. They are often used and associated with churches or religious aspects, but can be used in art displays and other decorative settings.
	Storm		Storm windows are paned windows that are mounted on the exterior or interior of an existing window to add another layer of insulation from the outside elements.
	Tilt-Turn		Tilt-turn windows are like three windows in one. They can be a fixed window, can open and close from the side, or they can tilt in from the top. It depends on where the handle position.
	Underwater		Underwater windows are those designed to be installed below the water surface.
	Other		Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary window or skylight type.
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Size


	Height		The height of the window.
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	Width / Diameter		The width of the window.
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Energy Rating


	U-Factor		U-factor is the measure of the rate of heat loss through a window. The lower the U-factor, the greater a window's resistance to heat flow and the better its insulating value. U factor = 1/(R value).
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	SHGC		Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) measures how well a window blocks heat from sunlight. The lower this value the less solar heat is transmitted.
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Frame Material



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	No Frame		No frame windows are put right into place, generally just one piece of glass without separators. They are usually used in offices.
	Aluminum		The window frame material is made from aluminum. These frames are typically used on commercial projects due to strength and rigidity.
	Aluminum-Clad Wood		Aluminum-clad wood window frames have interior wood frames with aluminum on the exterior.
	Bronze-Clad Wood		Bronze-clad wood frames have interior wood frames, but with bronze on the exterior.
	Composite		Frames made from composite materials have long term durability and are resistant to warping, fading, and water while being air tight.
	Copper-Clad Wood		Copper-clad wood window frames that have interior wood frames, but with copper on the exterior.
	Fiberglass		The frame material is made from fiberglass.
	Vinyl		The frame material is made from vinyl materials, which are low maintenance and maintain high energy efficiency
	Vinyl-Clad Wood		Vinyl-clad wood window frames have interior wood frames, but with vinyl on the exterior.
	Wood		The frame material is made of wood.
	Other		Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary material type.
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Features



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	Single Paned		Single paned windows are comprised of a single sheet of glass.
	Double Paned		Dual glazing comprises two panes of glass with a sealed space between. This process reduces heat loss through windows, while improving insulation and reducing condensation.
	Triple Paned		Dual glazing comprises three panes of glass with a sealed space between, providing greater sound insulation and energy savings.
	Acrylic Glazing		Extruded acrylic sheet (aka Plexiglass, Lucite, Acrylite, Optix, Plexi) is an excellent glazing material that is unaffected by moisture, and offers a high strength-to-weight ratio. Acrylic offers high light transmittance and can be easily heat-formed without loss of optical clarity.
	Argon/Krypton filled		Argon / krypton gas fills are an insulating glaze that improves the thermal performance of a window by reducing the transfer of heat between the inside and outside.
	Bullet / Blast Resistant		Blast-resistant or safety glass can be for protective applications. These windows can be bulletproof; safety glass is used in automobiles so if it shatters, large pieces won't cause serious injury. It can also be very protective against breaking from incoming objects such as baseballs or other foreign objects.
	Laminated		Laminating glazing allows visible light through the glass, while keeping out most of the infrared radiation.
	Low E Glass		Low E glass is designed to reflect heat before it passes through the window. It is often designed to reflect UV light.
	Reflective		Reflective glazing reflects, rather than absorbs, most of the infrared heat. It's made of thin layers of metals or metallic oxides on the surface of the glass.
	Tinted		Tinted glazing absorbs some of the solar heat and blocks daylight. Tinting changes the color of the window and increases visual privacy.
	Other		Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary product feature.
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