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HIGH-PERFORMANCE COMMERCIAL VINYL WINDOW AND DOOR SYSTEMS

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QUANEX BUILDING PRODUCTS. OPENING WINDOWS OF OPPORTUNITY.

With today’s high-performance fenestration technologies, windows represent an opportunity to make use of

daylighting — and to actually save energy.

Quanex Building Products is bringing next-generation polymer material technologies and systems to the commercial

market with its award-winning reinforced vinyl window technologies designed to dramatically improve energy

efficiency, long-term durability, structural performance, condensation resistance and reduce sound transmission

over energy-challenged metal-based frames and components that lose energy.

You no longer have to limit glass in your designs for fear of energy loss.

THE QUANEX DIFFERENCE.

When designing for sustainability and energy efficiency, it is important to consider the entire window system and its components. Quanex Building Products offers integrated solutions, including framing materials, system designs, IR-invisible color solutions and warm edge spacers to achieve leading energy performance.

• FRAMING The window frame is a key consideration when designing for efficiency. Proven globally, our hybrid-reinforced vinyl products for commercial applications are time-tested in the field to provide strength comparable to aluminum with significantly improved thermal efficiency.

• INTEGRAL COLOR Long-lasting aesthetic appeal is crucial to sustainable designs. That’s why we offer patent-pending, thermally bonded color technology that resists heat buildup and provides surfaces up to 12 times harder than paint. Our color solutions utilize low heat-absorbing properties that resist the harmful effects of the sun for longer life and profile dimensional performance.

• INSULATING GLASS SPACER Our Super Spacer® TriSeal™ structural silicone warm-edge spacer system is field-proven and designed to satisfy the toughest commercial glazing demands, including silicone structural glazing (SSG). Super Spacer TriSeal’s triple-seal design provides optimal thermal performance, superior condensation resistance, low moisture-vapor transmission and durability for light to heavy residential, commercial and architectural applications.

• SERVICE We employ a comprehensive team of commercial market experts, including product specialists, technical service representatives, product design engineers and material science technicians, who are dedicated to helping architects and fabricators meet their product performance goals. 3

FRAMING SYSTEMS EVOLVED.

Aluminum has long been the material of choice for

shop-built windows used in punched-opening applications

because of its flexural strength, color options and large

number of brand and supplier choices. However,

aluminum’s high thermal conductivity and propensity for

allowing heat to readily transfer have limited its use in

high-energy performance applications.

Environmental programs aimed at improving total building

energy performance, such as ENERGY STAR® and LEED,®

are demanding materials and systems that perform better

than aluminum, yet meet structural performance

requirements. That’s where our hybrid-reinforced vinyl

systems shine. You can have it all with a system that

improves thermal performance while ensuring structural

integrity and providing an array of long-lasting color options.

Our hybrid-reinforced vinyl systems shine.

VINYL — THE ENVIRONMENTAL CHOICE.Vinyl has a number of environmental benefits that make it an ideal choice for a variety of building

applications from piping systems, wire and cable insulating, to roofing and window framing material.

Vinyl is truly the environmental choice because it is:

• Process efficient, requiring less energy to produce than

most major plastics.

• Inherently energy efficient, helping to reduce greenhouse gas

emissions during their long life cycles.

• Durable, resisting corrosion and effects of weathering for years

of maintenance-free service.

• Recyclable with more than 18 million pounds of post-consumer

vinyl recycled annually according to The Vinyl Institute.*

OUR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT.Since the 1980s, Quanex Building Products' Window & Door Systems

has been committed to protecting the environment through improved

vinyl material performance to lengthen product lifespan, recycling our

extrusion production scrap, encouraging closed-loop recycling from

customer production scrap returns, and packaging improvements.

Our ongoing initiatives earned us a Green Globe by Washington’s

Department of Natural Resources for leadership and activities fostering

stewardship to protect the environment, manage natural resources

and benefit the community.

Our hybrid-reinforced vinyl systems shine.

5*The Vinyl Institute, www.thevinylinstitute.org

Provides the highest performance standards for mid- and high-rise commercial buildings with the flexibility to combine multiple configurations and meet unique application needs. With the ability to use multiple

configurations on one project, these multi-lite and stacked units evolve window-wall design by providing stronger, more energy-efficient windows with a streamlined appearance, creating a superior product that meets all commercial window needs.

MIKRON C3-11300™ SYSTEM The Mikron C3-11300™ AW-Rated Window & Door System meets and/or exceeds AW performance-grade requirements governed by North American Fenestration Standard (NAFS) for use in mid- and high-rise buildings. Superior MikronBlend® vinyl compound ensures optimal weathering and durability, even in the most intense UV, temperature and salt-air environments.

STYLES: Available in a variety of configurations for both new construction and replacement projects, including tilt-and-turn, casement, awning, fixed window, in-swing and out-swing door, tilt-and-slide door, multi-lite and stacked units. The system is also available with a full range of standard and concealed hardware options from all major hardware suppliers.

FEATURES: Accommodates up to 1 5/8" insulating glass unit to maximize thermal and acoustic performance. In triple-pane configurations the system achieves well below NFRC .20 U-factor with CR over 75. It addresses the need for an optimal mix of strength, energy performance and aesthetics for commercial installations, while meeting all necessary requirements for AW ratings.

FINISHES: The system incorporates superior, patent-pending, SuperCapSR™ thermally-fused color technology, which absorbs less heat to prevent heat-related profile distortion even in darker colors. SuperCapSR is available in architectural bronze, adobe, black, and silver (replicating a clear anodized aluminum finish). Also available in white, adobe, or almond MikronBlend® vinyl compound. Custom options are available.

AW-RATED PERFORMANCE:MID- TO HIGH-RISE CONSTRUCTION

COLORS:

MikronBlend SuperCapSR

adobe black silver(clear anodized appearance)

architectural bronze

*Printing limitations prevent exact color duplication. Contact your Quanex representative for color samples.

adobe almondwhite

COMMERCIAL SYSTEMS PERFORMANCE

PRODUCT PERFORMANCE

Series Window Type Test Size AAMA Infil (CFM/ft2)

Exfil (CFM/ft2)

Water (PSF) U-factor SHGC VT CR

11300 Tilt-and-Turn-Int. glazed 60” x 99” AW-PG65 .05 15 lbs 0.17 0.16 0.31 7511300 Tilt-and-Turn-Ext. glazed 60” x 99” AW-PG70 .10 .06 12 lbs 0.16 0.16 0.31 7811300 Casement-Int. glazed 36” x 60” AW-PG90 .07 .10 15 lbs 0.19 0.09 0.17 7911300 Casement-Ext. glazed 36” x 60” AW-PG90 .04 .07 15 lbs 0.19 0.1 0.17 7911300 Awning-Int. glazed 60” x 36” AW-PG100 .09 .09 15 lbs 0.19 0.09 0.17 7811300 Awning-Ext. glazed 60” x 36” AW-PG100 .01 .05 15 lbs 0.19 0.1 0.17 7811300 Fixed-Int. glazed 60” x 99” AW-PG100 <.01 12 lbs 0.15 0.19 0.37 7611300 Fixed-Ext. glazed 60” x 99” AW-PG100 .03 15 lbs 0.15 0.19 0.37 8011300 Hopper-Int. glazed 60" x 36" AW-PG100 .03 .03 12 lbs

Series Door Type Test Size AAMA Infil (CFM/ft2)

Exfil (CFM/ft2)

Water (PSF) U-factor SHGC VT CR

11300 Inswing-Int. Glazed 48" x 96" AW-PG50 .08 .05 12 lbs 0.17 0.13 0.25 7611300 Inswing-Int. Glazed ADA 48" x 96" AW-PG40 0.09 0.02 LW 0.17 0.13 0.25 7611300 Inswing-Ext. Glazed 48" x 96" AW-PG40 0.10 0.07 8 0.17 0.13 0.25 7711300 Inswing-Ext. Glazed ADA 48" x 96" AW-PG40 <.01 <.01 LW 0.17 0.13 0.25 7711300 Outswing-Int. Glazed 48" x 96" AW-PG40 0.05 0.08 15 0.17 0.13 0.25 7611300 Outswing-Int. Glazed ADA 48" x 96" AW-PG50 0.03 0.06 LW 0.17 0.13 0.25 7611300 Outswing-Ext. Glazed 48" x 96" AW-PG40 0.05 0.08 15 0.17 0.13 0.25 7711300 Outswing-Ext. Glazed ADA 48" x 96" AW-PG40 0.06 0.10 LW 0.17 0.13 0.25 77

Series Combination Units Test Size AAMA Infil (CFM/ft2)

Exfil (CFM/ft2)

Water (PSF) U-factor

11300 Picture over Awning (Int Glazed) 48" x 120" AW-PG70 0.05 0.09 15 0.19 or lower (Argon)11300 Picture over Hopper (Int Glazed) 48" x120" AW-PG80 0.03 0.01 12 0.19 or lower (Argon)11300 6-Lite (Interior Glazed) 144" x117" AW-PG40 0.05 <.01 10 0.19 or lower (Argon)

Thermal testing was completed using the most challenging scenarios (interior and exterior glazed). All other units and types that were not tested are expected to perform the same or better than those listed.TNT and PW thermal performance based on computer simulation using a 47" x 59" window size. AW thermal performance based on computer simulation using a 59" x 24" window size. CW thermal performance based on computer simulation using a 24" x 59" window size. Swing Doors thermal performance based on computer simulation using a 37-3/4” x 82-3/8” door size. Thermal performance testing/simulation sizes are standards set by the NFRC. Triple- glazed, high-performance glass package with Super Spacer® Premium spacer and superior thermal technology frame and sashes.

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THE INDUSTRY'S FIRST AND ONLY OPERABLE PVC SYSTEM WITH AN AW-RATING*

(*at time of printing)

• COMPRESSION-SEAL WINDOW design enhances protection against water intrusion and air infiltration• VINYL FRAMES RESIST CONDENSATION, reducing risk of water damage to building interiors• FRAME AND SASH hollow compartments allow for optimal reinforcement required in heavy commercial applications• FUSION WELDED CORNERS provide environmental comfort and protect against leaks • MULTIPLE LOCKING POINTS and triple weather seals provide superior air tightness• EASY TO OPERATE HARDWARE delivers a wide opening for emergency egress and cleaning• T-BAR for ease of mulling and stacking

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“We take a cross section of EnergyCore with us on sales calls so they can see the difference – we can point to what makes our products more efficient. What makes our products better.”

- Robert Maynes, marketing director, Mathews Brothers, Belfast, Maine

ENERGYCORE® (10200) SYSTEMEnergyCore® is a patented window system with AirCell™ Fusion Insulated Technology that blocks thermal conductivity 6X better than fiberglass, 4X better than rigid vinyl, and 3X better than wood — for overall superior energy performance.

STYLES: Tilt double hung, double sliding, single sliding, single hung, casement, awning and fixed picture windows. All accommodate a 1 1/8” IG width to achieve the best triple-glazed thermal performance.

FEATURES: Tri-extruded frame profiles with an integrated, engineered insulating core that improves U-factors by 50% over thermally broken aluminum and 15% over hollow vinyl window frames.

FINISHES: Available in white, adobe, or almond MikronBlend® vinyl compound, or with patent-pending SuperCapSR™ exterior thermally-fused color technology, which is our most durable color process that prevents heat-related profile distortion even in darker colors. SuperCapSR is available in architectural bronze, adobe, black, and silver (replicating a clear anodized aluminum finish).

SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE: LOW- TO MID-RISE CONSTRUCTION


PRODUCT PERFORMANCESeries Window Type Test Size Air Water AAMA Rating10200 Tilt Double Hung 48” x 75” 0.09 9.2 LC-PG 4010200 Casement/Awning 36” x 72” <.01 12.1 C 4510200 Single Hung 48” x 96” 0.06 4.6 LC 3010200 Double Slider 63” x 44” 0.07 10.7 LC-PG 7010200 Picture 120” x 72” <.01 12.2 C 30

Air Leakage resistance in cfm/ft2 per ASTM E283; Water penetration resistance test pressure in psf per ASTM E547.


adobe almondwhite

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MIKRON 1250 SYSTEM Perfect for new construction or retrofit applications. To meet demanding specifications and uncompromising performance, the Mikron 1250 Series excels. Designed to provide superior energy-saving performance for multi-family and low- to mid-rise commercial projects.

STYLES: Single sliding, single hung, casement, awning and fixed picture windows.

FEATURES: 4 9/16“ frame depth is available with a nail-fin for new or addition applications or block frame for replacement projects. System accommodates dual IGs up to 1.0” thick. Frames are designed to accept reinforcement inserts to meet structural needs and the system is flexible to configure combinations that eliminate window mulling, and thus, significantly reduce pathways for potential water penetration.

FINISHES: Available in white, adobe, or almond MikronBlend® vinyl compound. Windows featuring MikronBlend®

vinyl surpass strict industry measures for color fastness and UV degradation and won't chalk or appreciably fade, even after years of weather performance.

EXCELLENT PERFORMANCE: LOW- TO MID-RISE PROJECTS


PRODUCT PERFORMANCESeries Window Type Test Size Air Water AAMA Rating1250 Casement/Awning 36” x 72” 0.19 12.0 C 551250 Horizontal Slider 108” x 60” 0.09 5.2 C 351250 Single Hung 44” x 60” 0.12 4.5 R 601250 Picture 80” x 78” 0.02 6.7 C 35


COLORS:

MikronBlend

adobe almondwhite


“Vinyl windows of this design offer the best of both worlds – the tested strength of an aluminum structured window, encapsulated by durable, heat-reflecting vinyl.” - John Cwik, owner and CEO, Custom Window Systems (CWS), Ocala, Florida

MIKRON 10400 SYSTEMFeaturing impact-resistant and corrosion-proof vinyl, the Mikron 10400 high design-pressure profile features a seven-chamber design to maximize thermal efficiency and is capable of achieving up to DP120 and coastal Miami-Dade County impact ratings — an ideal fit for both commercial high-rise and coastal applications.

STYLES: Available in horizontal slider, side-load single hung, side-load double hung, double slider, and multiple fixed window styles. Can be mulled to create a variety of combination configurations.

FEATURES: Beveled profile designs for architectural appeal, extruded flange and reinforceable, heavy-walled

45/16” frame depth profiles that add strength and are exterior-glazed to deliver high water- and air-resistant performance. The system has 1 1/8” IG capacity for superior UV and thermal protection against heat loss and solar heat gain.


COMMERCIAL PERFORMANCE:HIGH-RISE AND HURRICANE IMPACT-RATED WINDOWS


PRODUCT PERFORMANCESeries Window Type Test Size Air Water AAMA Rating10400 Horizontal Slider 62” x 54” 0.034 18.0 C 12010400 Single Hung 56” x 91” 0.025 13.5 C 9010400 Fixed 48” x 76” 0.004 13.5 C 90


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adobe almondwhite

MIKRON 7200 SYSTEMFor multi-family and light commercial applications, the Mikron 7200 Sound Control window system features multi-chamber engineered profiles with a unique, exterior and interior acoustical sash system to minimize exterior noise. An ideal fit for projects that are adjacent to airports, railways, freeways or locations with noise pollution.

STYLES: Available in single and double horizontal sliders, double and single hungs, casement, awning and fixed window styles.

FEATURES: With a beveled frame profile design for architectural appeal, the 41/2” frame depth profile adds strength

and has a unique interior acoustical sash that accepts up to 1/4”-thick laminated glass for high-noise reduction. The system’s exterior IG capacity is 1.0” for superior UV and thermal protection against heat loss and solar heat gain.

FINISHES: Available in white, adobe, and almond with MikronBlend® vinyl compound. Windows featuring

MikronBlend® vinyl surpass strict industry measures for color fastness and UV degradation and won't chalk or appreciably fade, even after years of weather performance.

EXCELLENT SOUND CONTROL: HIGH-TRAFFIC AREAS


PRODUCT PERFORMANCESeries Window Type Test Size STC Rating* AAMA Rating7200 Horizontal Slider 72” x 60” 47 C 307200 Single Hung 48” x 78” 48 LC 357200 Casement 36” x 72” 44 C 557200 Picture 72” x 72” 48 C 30

*Maximum rating; glazing dependent. Customer-provided test results.

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COLORS:

MikronBlend

adobe almondwhite


MIKRONWOOD® SYSTEMS MikronWood® is the industry's first sustainable framing option that provides the beauty of wood in a no-maintenance, energy-efficient composite material. The solid-core material is a blend of thermoplastic alloy resins that includes both vinyl and acrylic-based polymers. With a .36 K-value, MikronWood frames offer better thermal performance than any other window frame material on the market, including aluminum.

MIKRONWOOD® 1700 SYSTEM: 4 9/16“ frame depth is ideal for new construction applications. Window: 7/8“ glazing pocket; exterior glazed. Patio Door: Extension option for 6 9/16“ frame depth. Up to 1" glazing pocket. Hollow in-panel profiles allow for reinforcement. Available styles include single slider, tilt double hung, casement, awning, picture window, sliding glass door, in-swing and out-swing patio door.

MIKRONWOOD® 1750 SYSTEM: Offers 3 1/4“ frame depth that incorporates a 7/8“ glazing pocket; exterior glazed. Ideal for replacement projects. Operator types include tilt double hung, double slider, casement, awning and picture window.

MIKRONWOOD® THERMAL ADVANTAGE™ (11200) SYSTEM: Features 4 1/2“ frame depth designed for both replacement and new construction applications. The frame accommodates a 1 3/8“ glazing unit, which can be installed from the interior. Available in casement, awning, and picture window.

FINISHES: MikronWood 1700 and 1750 systems are available with co-extruded SuperCapSR™ color technology. Genuine wood veneer options provide the beauty of real wood on interior surfaces, and are stainable to better suit customers' preferences.

COMMERCIAL PERFORMANCE:ENERGY-EFFICIENT WINDOWS AND PATIO DOORS


PRODUCT PERFORMANCESeries Window Type Test Size Air Water AAMA Rating

Thermal Advantage (11200) Casement/Awning 31.5” x 59” (800x1500mm) <0.01 14.6 LC 70Thermal Advantage (11200) Picture Window 55” x 55” (1400x1400mm) <0.01 14.6 LC 70

Tested per AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440-08 (referred to as NAFS-08)

CherryPine Maple

GENUINE WOOD VENEERSCOLORS:

SuperCapSR MikronBlend

adobe blackarchitectural bronze

silver(clear anodized appearance)

adobe almondwhite


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MIKRON 5400 (K2) SYSTEM The Mikron K2 Series commercial vinyl sliding door has been thoroughly tested to AAMA standards, achieving a HC50 rating for 8-foot heights and a C35 rating for 10-foot heights in multiple-panel configurations.

The 5400 (K2) vinyl in-swing and out-swing door system is optimally configured to meet critical specifications for use in large sizes and where high structural ratings are necessary. It`s multi-chambered profiles are designed with long-lasting .100” thick walls to better withstand higher pressure loads. The frame can be mechanically assembled or welded, and the equal glass unit sightlines will provide a pleasing aesthetic look.

STYLES: Sliding and swing door designs. Two-, three-, and four-panel configurations up to 10 feet high and 20 feet wide; configurations are also available to meet Coastal Miami-Dade Impact Ratings.

FEATURES: The K2 door’s design includes equal glass and sight lines and multi-chambered profiles for strong welds and maximum thermal performance. Narrow- and wide-stile design options are available. Can accept multiple glazing options, such as monolithic or insulated, and utilizes a variety of hardware options.


COMMERCIAL PERFORMANCE:HIGH-RISE AND HURRICANE COASTAL PATIO DOORS


PRODUCT PERFORMANCESeries Window Type Test Size Air Water AAMA Rating5400 In-Swing Door XX 76” x 96” 0.06 4.5 C 305400 Sliding Patio Door OX 120” x 96” 0.01 7.5 HC 505400 Sliding Patio Door OXO 183” x 120” 0.10 6.75 C 305400 Sliding Patio Door OXXO 240” x 96” 0.30 6.0 HC 405400 Sliding Patio Door OXXO 240” x 120” 0.10 5.25 C 30


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adobe almondwhite

All Quanex vinyl extrusions feature proprietary MikronBlend® vinyl compound. Formulated to withstand the toughest conditions and standards, it is tested tough and real-world proven for over 30 years. You will find windows with Quanex frames in the harshest field test environments: the hot, dry Arizona desert, Florida heat and humidity, and Midwest weather and temperature extremes.

Additionally, ASTM test procedures verify MikronBlend® Delta-E performance. Windows featuring MikronBlend vinyl surpass strict industry measures for color fastness and UV degradation and won't chalk or appreciably fade, even after years of weather performance.

MIKRONBLEND® TEST- AND PERFORMANCE-PROVEN VINYL FRAMES

*The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) establishes industry standards for strict performance criteria.

NO VOC EMISSIONSQuanex vinyl frames emit no VOC (volatile organic compounds) emissions. Recent independent lab tests verify this important health and environmental factor. Our VOC Emission Factors test report summary is available on request.

WITHSTANDS TOUGH FLORIDA STANDARDSMikronBlend® vinyl profiles are proven to meet or exceed tough Miami-Dade County coastal hurricane windborne debris impact requirements and codes. Rigorous testing verifies passing performance achievements, including smoke release standards if exposed to fire.

AAMA - QUANEX HEAT RESISTANCE TESTS Expose vinyl profiles to extreme heat — 300°F — then are visually inspected for stress-related surface changes.

AAMA - QUANEX WEATHERABILITY TESTS Confirm the vinyl’s performance (color change or retention, plus impact resistance) for various climates.

AAMA - QUANEX DIMENSIONAL STABILITY TESTS Measure a profile’s linear shrinkage at an elevated temperature.

AAMA - QUANEX IMPACT RESISTANCE TESTS Measure profile resistance to cracking or breaking during the fabrication process.

AAMA - QUANEX TENSILE STRENGTH TESTSPull apart the vinyl sample to determine its strength.

AAMA - QUANEX WEIGHT TOLERANCE TESTSCheck that finished profiles conform to the original design’s weight.

AAMA - QUANEX CORNER WELD TESTS Apply a weight load — using no set limit — to test the strength of the weld seam as compared to the body of the profile.

MikronBlend® vinyl meets or exceeds industry standard AAMA* tests, but Quanex doesn’t stop there. We go above and beyond with our own set of rigorous performance testing:

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SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE:SUPER SPACER® T-SPACER/TRISEAL™

Quanex Warm-Edge Insulating Glass Spacer for Architectural and Captured-Glazed IG Super Spacer® T-Spacer/TriSeal™ is designed to satisfy the toughest commercial glazing demands including silicone structural glazing. Its unique triple-seal design incorporates an inner acrylic adhesive seal for immediate unit handling. Complete with/or customer-applied polyisobutylene primary seal for enhanced gas retention and low moisture vapor transmission. Customer-applied silicone seal provides proven structural performance. Super Spacer® is manufactured using state-of-the-art Quanex equipment and Lean Six Sigma techniques. We’re constantly honing our process to ensure every foot of Super Spacer

is of the highest quality.

FEATURES: Super Spacer® T-Spacer/TriSeal™ significantly reduces edge seal stress and failure over rigid spacer systems. It's robust silicone construction provides decades-proven structural strength and compensates for common glazing stresses, including

wind loads, snow loads, driving rain and widely fluctuating temperatures.

COLOR OPTIONS: -Available in black, gray and aluminum gray

-Custom options available as defined by Specifier

PROVEN PERFORMANCE:• European EN 1279• Canadian CGSB 12.8• ASTM E330 (120* psf positive, 155* psf negative)

* no failure; maximum limitations of testing equipment

• French Standard CSTB for CEKAL • Industry type P1 testing• LEED® Contribution

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1. Smooth, matte finish guaranteed against blistering and bubbling2. Thermoset silicone matrix3. Proprietary multi-layer vapor barrier4. Acrylic structural adhesive5. Captive PIB primary seal for triple seal unit longevity

Super Spacer® T-Spacer/TriSeal™ features a continuous vapor barrier backing across the profiled back of the spacer and is engineered to accept both a butyl primary seal and a silicone secondary seal.

“We feel that Quanex’s Super Spacer T-Spacer is among the best warm edge products to improve performance in the market.”

- Arthur Berkowitz, Executive President of JE Berkowitz, Pedricktown, NJ

SUPER SPACER CONSTRUCTION:

LEED® CONTRIBUTION POTENTIAL While individual products are neither certified nor endorsed through LEED,® Quanex’s vinyl frames and spacer technology can contribute to earning performance points.

Ask About Quanex’s Continuing Education CoursesWe offer a number of American Institute of Architects (AIA) Continuing Education sessions on topics related to

high-performance fenestration systems and warm edge technology. Additionally, independent of the AIA-sponsored

lunch-and-learn sessions, we provide similar presentations to qualifying commercial window manufacturers and glazing

contractors who are interested in learning more about window technologies to improve thermal performance.

Contact us for more information or visit www.Quanex.com.

High-Performance Vinyl Framing

Energy and Atmosphere Optimizing Energy Performance 1-10

Indoor Environment Air Quality Conductivity of Systems – Thermal Comfort 1

Indoor Environment Air Quality Daylight & Views (daylight 75% of space) 1

Indoor Environment Air Quality Daylight & Views (daylight 90% of space) 1

Indoor Environment Air Quality Increased Ventilation 1

Innovation and Design Innovation in Design 1-4

CATEGORY CREDIT POTENTIAL POINTS

CATEGORY CREDIT POTENTIAL POINTS

Super Spacer® TriSeal™

Energy and Atmosphere Optimizing Energy Performance 1-10

Materials and Resources Use of Regional Materials 1

Indoor Environment Air Quality Conductivity of Systems – Thermal Comfort 1

Innovation and Design Innovation in Design 1-4

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Superior, patent-pending, solar-reflective color technology, SuperCapSR™ absorbs less heat to prevent heat-related profile distortion.

• Reflects 76% of infrared light to reduce vinyl profile heat gain; excellent fade resistance.

• Maintain profile dimension integrity by reducing solar heat build-up.

• Co-extruded process provides a molecular-bonded acrylic color layer – integral to the profile – that is highly scratch resistant.

• Durable colors will not crack, chip, flake or chalk, which is why SuperCapSR™ is backed by our industry-leading warranty.

Exceeds Tough Industry Standards:• AAMA 613 for Color Retention• AAMA 614 for Weathering• AAMA 615 for Durability, testing to 12x harder than competitive

paint coatings• Tested and passed per ASTM: D3363, D4214, D2247, D4585, D714,

D523, D4726, D3359, D4803 and D968.

Over 5 years of harsh outdoor field testing in Arizona, Florida and Kentucky confirms our rigorous lab test results.

Get Superior Performance with Quanex’s Integrated Commercial Solutions




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Aluminum has long been the material of choice for windows and doors in South Florida, but Custom Window Systems (CWS) of Ocala has challenged that tradition by offering the region a new, vinyl alternative using Quanex Building Products’ Vinyl compound.

CWS Esmeralda Bay Project Southern Florida

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According to John Cwik, owner and CEO of CWS, Quanex has changed the game by providing engineered materials and coatings that remove all previous concerns the building products industry has had about vinyl. CWS’s vinyl window systems meet ENERGY STAR® standards and feature DP 120 glazing for storm protection. “It is the perfect design package for use in mid-level high-rises in South Florida,” Cwik said.

The Esmeralda Bay Apartments project in Miami, Fla., is just one example of CWS putting its cutting-edge window design to good use. The project specifiers were not looking for vinyl windows, but the building code dictated by Dade County required a high impact-resistance rating and thermal performance testing that would meet ENERGY STAR® standards.

“With these code requirements, vinyl window profiles were the only serious candidate,” Cwik said. “ Our higher-end, engineered vinyl window was ultimately chosen because of the DP-rated glass and strong and resilient construction, mixed with the premium fade resistance and ENERGY STAR® thermal ratings.”

The project also specified that the sliding patio doors be made of the same material as the windows, and incorporate a two-panel design. CWS took advantage of Quanex’s Mikron K2 Series commercially rated, vinyl sliding patio door system, which is designed to meet critical specifications for use in large sizes and where high structural ratings are a necessity.

In the end, CWS provided all 224 windows and 80 sliding patio doors for the 13-story, 94-unit Esmeralda Bay apartment complex.

“The designs specified that the windows and doors meet performance requirements similar to those found in commercial high-rise applications,” Cwik concluded. “With Quanex’s technologies and advancements in materials science, we were able to accommodate these requirements and still keep the project on budget.”

Quanex has changed the game“ ”

Quanex Building Products Window and Door Systems

1034 6th Avenue North, Kent, WA 98032(800) 456-8020

www.Quanex.com

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