I was hesitant about vinyl, but the cost of wooden windows was triple that of vinyl. When we were in the market for a new home seven years later, the builder only offered vinyl or aluminium windows - no wooden options. Endless hours of sanding and refinishing followed, but they never looked quite new again. But after four years, the grey stain faded and the interior paint became yellowed and stained from condensation. Guarantee: The aluminum windows and components as represented on these pages are unconditionally guaranteed against defective material or workmanship for one year provided that the installation is in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications and instructions.When my wife and I bought our first home, we chose wood windows for their traditional look and affordability. The insulated glass shall be manufactured under the trade name “thermo cell” and shall meet or exceed ASTM E 773-83 and ASTM E 774-84A Class A. Also available bronze tinted glass, low-e and muntin bars between the glass at an extra cost. Glazing: All aluminum windows shall be glazed with clear 7/8″ dual insulated glass, set in wrap-around vinyl (marine glazing). Manufacturer assumes no liability for damage by trades or final cleaning of aluminum. A non-hardening sealant compatible with aluminum shall be provided by the window erector, and applied in sufficient quantity to provide a watertight seal between window and surrounding construction. Head and sill shall be aligned parallel and square with jambs. Installation: All aluminum window frames shall be set in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations without springing, forcing, or distorting.

Screen cloth shall be 18×16-mesh charcoal or aluminum wire. Screen frame shall be aluminum sections securely joined at the corners.

Screens: Screens shall be available on all windows and shall be installed on interior frame. Operator and handle hardware are furnished in optional white, black or beige colors. Locking handle shall be high-pressure die-cast with stainless steel keeper. Dyad operator shall be made of high-pressured die-cast zinc casing with hardened steel drive worm and gear. Hinge and operator system shall allow easy access of both interior and exterior glass surfaces for easy cleaning from inside of window. Hardware shall be of such design to allow proper operation of sash weight of 90 pounds. Hardware: Aluminum window shall be factory equipped with heavy duty stainless steel four-bar hinge allowing a 75 degree opening of sash. Skin shall be puncture and tear resistant with no air pockets. Weatherstripping shall provide easy break-a-way performance under all temperature variations without wicking or compression set. Weatherstripping: Sash shall have two rows of high-performance weather seal consisting of dual durometer elastomeric TPE skin over closed cell foam.

Window shall perform according to AAMA C-C30 specifications. Thermal-break shall separate the interior from the exterior complying with AAMA 1502.6. Integral fins to have suitable break-off and nailing grooves.įinish: Aluminum windows to be finished in bronze or white electrostatically applied enamel finish with optional solid beige or white vinyl cladding on all interior surfaces.Ĭonstruction: All joints of frame and sash shall be neatly fitted, securely connected and permanently watertight. Material: Frame and sash shall be integral thermal-break insulated aluminum of 6063-T5 alloy having a minimum thickness of. General: The Columbia Series C-3400 (aluminum thermal-break with interior vinyl cladding) C-C30 shall comply and bear the quality certification label in accordance with ANSI/AAMA Certification Program 101-88 The Columbia Series 3400 aluminum window is a high quality affordable choice for new construction or replacement windows. The frames are fully compatible with Series 3000 Double Hung, 3100 Sliding, 3200 Picture, and Series 3220 Circle Top windows, allowing stack mulling or side-by-side mulling to accomplish complete flexibility and versatility in special design requirements. The Columbia Series 3400 Aluminum windows are designed for today’s special new construction or replacement applications.

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