SPECIFICATIONS

General: The Series 1199 (Thermal Barrier Double-Hung) is designed to meet or exceed AAMA performance standards both structurally and thermally. It carries a thermal rating and the AAMA/NWWDA 101/1.5.2-97 structural rating of C-50. Windows are furnished with all necessary hardware, trim and miscellaneous items as specified.

Material: Aluminum is commercial quality, with minimum ultimate tensile strength of 22,000 psi, free from defects imparing strength and durability, and with standard wall tolerances as defined in the Architectural Aluminum Manufacturers Association Master Specifications for Aluminum Windows C-50. All members of the frame and sash are split and bridged with a continuous structural thermal break of high density, low conductivity urethane insulation cavity fill, with removal of the extrusion cavity bridging cavity after curing.

Weatherstripping: Equal to fin pile or virgin vinyl where called for.

Construction and Operation: Windows are designed to perform as herein specified, to assure a neat appearance and weather tight construction. All sash and frame members are firmly joined with mechanical joints using stainless steel screws into integral screw ports. Each frame corner joint is secured with two screws. Sash corner joints are nested for rigidity and neatness. Meeting rails have mechanical interlocks, and horizontal rails of the upper and lower sashes have extruded handles for operating the sashes. When windows are not being used expressly for ventilation, they must be fully closed and locked. Failure to do so may result in personal injury or damage to property. All sashes are tilt type for easy cleaning. Top sashes have “Anti Creep” latch.

Glazing: Sashes are glazed with 7/8” sealed insulated glass, using “Float Glass” quality, and constructed to allow field replacement of glazing material. Glazing is “Marine” type, wrap around vinyl gasket, without the use of removable beads or glazing compound. All insulated glass conforms to, and is in compliance with ASTM E 773-83 AN E 744-74A- Class CBA.

Spacer: Edgetech's Super Spacer® contains NO-Metal and is one of the most thermatically efficient IG spacers available today. Super Spacer® reduces sealant stress while improving heat flow resistance, glass surface temperature, condensation resistance and sound absorption. Super Spacer® is the only polymer foam, NO-Metal warm edge spacer.

Finish: The exposed surfaces of all aluminum members are clean and free of serious blemishes, scratches or tool marks. Standard finish is electrostatically applied acrylic enamel with a 5-stage chromate undercoating conforming to AAMA 603.8 standard. Standard colors are white, black, bronze, green and beige (see color chart). Other architect specified finishes may be available at an additional cost.

Hardware: All fasteners, screws and other miscellaneous fastening devices are of non-corrosive material compatible with aluminum. Balances of appropriate size and capacity to hold each sash stationary at open position are factory installed. They meet AAMA 902.2 specification, and are easily replaceable after the window is installed. Block and Tackle balances are standard. Ultra-Lift and spiral balances are available at additional cost.

Screens: Optional half-screens have extruded aluminum frames securely joined at the corners, and finish will match that of the window frame. Screens are of fiberglass screen cloth 18x16 mesh, and easily removable by side compression of two springs. WARNING: Insect screens are intended to provide reasonable insect control, and are not intended to provide for the retention of objects or persons from the interior.