Features
- An update on the classic design of a wood window, Aluminum Clad Wood windows eliminate the need for exterior finishing and regular maintenance.
- Heavy, impact-resistant extruded aluminum components.
- 1-7/8” thick sash is industry leading in strength and aesthetics.
- Reinforced frame corners with molded structural corner keys are injected with silicone to ensure durability and resistance against water and air infiltration.
- Sash components connected with sealed and mechanically fastened mortise and tenon joints.
- Interiors feature select stain grade, solid Hem-Fir, precision machined to a smooth finish. Stain grade wood allows for ease of staining or painting.
- Fully extruded aluminum cladding available in a variery of colours. Enhanced Colour Protection (ECP) - which utilizes acroflur paint, a Kynar® based coating - is added to darker colours to resist fading and chalking.
- Double glazing or triple glazing available with a variety of glass options to maximize energy efficiency.
- Screens available in seven prefinished colours, plus stainable wood grain to allow for matching to interior finishes.
- Sleek Truth Encore® folding hardware available in eleven colours.
- Choose from multiple grille types in an array of colours and patterns.
- Make your windows more prominent with optional 2-inch exterior brickmould.
Glass
For information on glass technology, please see Ply Gem's glass technology page
here.
Performance
| R-Value (centre of glass)
The amount of heat retained by a window; the higher the number, the better the glass |
Solar Heat Gain Coefficient
The amount of solar radiation entering a house and registering as heat gain; the lower the number, the less heat gained |
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| Ultraviolet Transmission
The total ultraviolet rays entering through a window, generally responsible for fading; the lower the number, the better the glass |
Visible Light Transmission
How much visible light enters through the glass; 100% = all the light gets through, 0% = no light gets through |
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DG 1
- Double-glazed
- Single Low E coating
- One argon filled air space
TG 1
- Tripple-glazed
- Single Low E coating
- Two argon filled air spaces
TG 2
- Triple-glazed
- Double Low E coating
- Two argon filled air spaces
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Signature Series Casement
Window Performance |
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R-Value |
U Factor |
SHGC |
VT |
Canadian ENERGY STAR® Zone 2015 |
| Clear Glass DG 1 |
2.22 |
0.45 |
0.53 |
0.55 |
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| Eco Gain 180 DG 1 |
3.23 |
0.31 |
0.47 |
0.53 |
1, 2 |
| Eco Shield 270 DG 1 |
3.33 |
0.30 |
0.25 |
0.47 |
1 |
| Eco Max Shield 366 DG 1 |
3.45 |
0.29 |
0.19 |
0.43 |
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| Clear Glass TG 1 |
3.03 |
0.33 |
0.48 |
0.51 |
1 |
| Eco Gain 180 TG 1 |
3.85 |
0.26 |
0.41 |
0.49 |
1, 2 |
| Eco Shield 270 TG 1 |
4.00 |
0.22 |
0.23 |
0.43 |
1, 2 |
| Eco Max Shield 366 TG 1 |
4.00 |
0.25 |
0.17 |
0.40 |
1 |
| Eco Gain 180 TG 2 |
4.55 |
0.22 |
0.39 |
0.47 |
1, 2, 3 |
| Eco Shield 270 TG 2 |
4.76 |
0.21 |
0.21 |
0.37 |
1, 2, 3 |
| Eco Max Shield 366 TG 2 |
4.76 |
0.21 |
0.16 |
0.31 |
1, 2 |
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Signature Series Awning
Window Performance |
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R-Value |
U Factor |
SHGC |
VT |
Canadian ENERGY STAR® Zone 2015 |
| Clear Glass DG 1 |
2.22 |
0.45 |
0.53 |
0.55 |
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| Eco Gain 180 DG 1 |
3.23 |
0.31 |
0.47 |
0.53 |
1, 2 |
| Eco Shield 270 DG 1 |
3.33 |
0.30 |
0.25 |
0.47 |
1 |
| Eco Max Shield 366 DG 1 |
3.45 |
0.29 |
0.19 |
0.43 |
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| Clear Glass TG 1 |
3.03 |
0.33 |
0.48 |
0.51 |
1 |
| Eco Gain 180 TG 1 |
3.85 |
0.26 |
0.41 |
0.49 |
1, 2 |
| Eco Shield 270 TG 1 |
4.00 |
0.22 |
0.23 |
0.43 |
1, 2 |
| Eco Max Shield 366 TG 1 |
4.00 |
0.25 |
0.17 |
0.40 |
1 |
| Eco Gain 180 TG 2 |
4.55 |
0.22 |
0.39 |
0.47 |
1, 2, 3 |
| Eco Shield 270 TG 2 |
4.76 |
0.21 |
0.21 |
0.37 |
1, 2, 3 |
| Eco Max Shield 366 TG 2 |
4.76 |
0.21 |
0.16 |
0.31 |
1, 2 |
R-Value: Restrictive ambient air flow
U Factor: Rate of heat loss
SHGC: Solar Heat Gain Coefficient
VT: Visible Transmittance
All units rated in accordance with NFRC 100/200 standards. Performance values reflect the performance of units tested with the following configuration: 3mm glass, no grilles.
