European Designed Tilt-and-Turn Window Technology has been widely used for many decades. This unique design allows you to tilt the window in from the top, elmininating direct drafts at lower levels and providing you with a comfortable exchange of air. The stale warm air exits at the top and the cooler fresh air enters around the sides. The inward turn function of the window allows for easy cleaning or fire exit. "Turn" the handle to display the Tilt-and-Turn concept. Easy Care & Maintenance: Vinyl Surface: Vinyl is easy to clean and requires only diluted dish detergent and water to clean and retain its shine. Dust and pollution dirt are normal and easily cleaned. Do not use abrasive cleaners, solvents or stripping compounds. For tough marks or dirt, try non-abrasive kitchen cleaning creams or automotive vinyl cleaners. Some marks such as felt tip pens penetrate the surface and should be professionally removed. Caring for Tilt-and-Turn Hardware: Once a year, all moving contact points should have a light spray of silicone lubricant. Caring for Glass: Use normal household glass cleaner. Mouse over the numbered circles for more details... Options: Grills: Allow you to make the larger thermo unit look like smaller, individual panes of glass. The most common style is white aluminum in between the glass of the thermo unit. We also have an exterior grill that can be applied to the glass. Intermittent Stop Arm: An option that can be added to the sash, allowed you to hold the sash at any position on the turn when opening the window. Custodial Locks: Prevent the window from turning in, except with a tool do so. This allows the window to tilt in, but the custodian would be able to turn the window in to clear or do maintenance. Usually used in commercial applications. 3/4" Return: A 3/4" wide channel that attaches around the interior of the window to build out the window with 3/4" wood to be flush with the surface of the interior wall. Vinyl Corner Profile: An L-Shaped vinyl trim that can be used on the exterior between the brickmold of the window and the siding on the wall, or can be used on the interior to build out the window to the interior wall thickness. Sill Extension: For brick siding, a vinyl extension that attaches to the bottom of the window to extend out over the brick. The sill extension will increase the frame size by 5/8" in height. Warm Edge Technology Warm Edge Technology is the material used to separate or provide a space between the panes of glass and it is less conductive than using a conventional aluminum spacer bar. This means the edge of the glass stays warmer in the winter. Features include: Improved engineered polymer bridge improves thermal performance. Steel is less conductive than aluminum. Steel provides a reliable moisture vapour barrier. Glass touches the polymer, not the steel. Steel ThermalEdge ensures structural rigidity. The ThermalEdge Advantage Reduces Condensation: Using ThermalEdge will reduce the occurence of condensation by increasing the glass edge temperature. In winter, warmer indoor glass temperature means greater comfort. Less condensation will reduce the chance of rot and mildew, which ultimately results in longer sealed unit and window life. The result is a healthier environment. Reduces Heat Loss: A new energy-efficient ThermalEdge window reduces energy loss through the window. A ThermalEdge window also adds insulation value, retains heat in the winter and keeps heat out in the summer. Appearance: ThermalEdge windows will enhance the look of your home with clean, graceful lines. They are the most aesthetically appealing window units available today. [ windows | patio doors | warranty | residential | commercial | installation | design | contact us | about us ]     Last Updated:   © 2002 PolyTech Products Ltd.