WINDOWS
• Aerospace design. Lightweight yet strong for long lasting performance. • Multi chambered profiles for greater insulation and energy efficiency. • 7/8” insulated glass units insure optimal performance and the most energy efficient windows. • Truseal’s Duralite™ spacer system standard on all windows reduces condensation and mold build-up.
• Titanium Low-E Argon gas filled units are the highest rated in the industry. • True sloped sill keeps out water during heavy wind driven rains. • Fusion lock. Uniquely designed lock and tilt latch combination allows easy tilting with one hand operation. • Exclusive Light Lift™ balance system never needs adjusting and is the easiest to operate in the industry.
Model 6400 Features 1-Multi chambered profiles 2-Truseal’s Duralite™ spacer system 3-7/8” insulated glass units 4-True sloped sill 5- Fusion lock 6- Exclusive Light Lift™ balance system 7- Balance covers 8- Four point welded corner 9- Routed Lift Handle
• Aerospace design. Lightweight yet strong for long lasting performance. • Multi chambered profiles for greater insulation and energy efficiency. • 7/8” insulated glass units insure optimal performance and the most energy efficient windows. • Truseal’s Duralite™ spacer system standard on all windows reduces condensation and mold build-up.
Interstate Model 4000 double hung windows feature state-of-the-art materials and precision manufacturing details to create added value, a beautiful new appearance and renewed comfort for the homeowner. Thermal Test Results for Model 4000, Low E/Argon • No Grids: U-Value: 0.3, SHGC: 0.29, VT: 0.53 • Grids: U-Value: 0.3, SHGC: 0.26, VT: 0.47
• Fully welded frame & sash • Light Lift™ Sash Balance System • Truseal’s Duraseal™ warm edge insulated glass spacer system • Night latches • Narrow lift rail • True sloped sill • White only • Beveled exterior profile • Custom Sizes • Half screen
Interstate Model 4000 double hung windows feature state-of-the-art materials and precision manufacturing details to create added value, a beautiful new appearance and renewed comfort for the homeowner. Thermal Test Results for Model 4000, Low E/Argon • No Grids: U-Value: 0.3, SHGC: 0.29, VT: 0.53 • Grids: U-Value: 0.3, SHGC: 0.26, VT: 0.47
Create an inviting entry to your home’s patio or deck with the beautiful craftsmanship of Interstate’s CompositWood® sliding patio doors. Made from the same premium materials as our CompositWood windows, these attractive doors offer easy upkeep, excellent energy effi ciency and the same high level of quality you expect from Interstate.
Whether you need to control summer’s heat, shade the sun’s glare or fight winter heat loss, look for our high performance glass in your patio door. • 39% more effcient than clear double-pane glass. • Cuts cooling loads by 25% or more compared to clear glass. • Low E glass and argon gas increase thermal efficiency. • Blocks 86% of harmful UV radiation. • Light shines through with no bluish or hazy tint to obstruct your view.
• Factory applied 1 3/8” brick mold • 3 1/2” fl at casing • Installation strap for use with brick mold or 3 1/2” fl at casing • Extension jambs • Plated metal hardware: brushed nickel, antique brass, polished brass, oil rubbed bronze • Snap-in mullions • Grids: fl at, contoured, polished brass or ASGs (Applied Surface Grids) • Sidelites/transoms • Key lock • Extra heavy duty screen
Create an inviting entry to your home’s patio or deck with the beautiful craftsmanship of Interstate’s CompositWood® sliding patio doors. Made from the same premium materials as our CompositWood windows, these attractive doors offer easy upkeep, excellent energy effi ciency and the same high level of quality you expect from Interstate.
All CompositWood patio doors come standard with the industry’s fi nest hardware system. The operators and locks have been developed to work together to meet or exceed industry performance requirements. CompositWood utilizes only the strongest, most attractive, easiest operating and highest performing hardware available in today’s market.
Grids add a distinctive look to your home’s curb appeal. Grids Between Glass (GBGs) afford easy cleaning. Applied Surface Grids (ASGs) are permanently adhered to the glass panes inside and out and are designed to look like a true multi-paned unit.
All CompositWood patio doors come standard with the industry’s fi nest hardware system. The operators and locks have been developed to work together to meet or exceed industry performance requirements. CompositWood utilizes only the strongest, most attractive, easiest operating and highest performing hardware available in today’s market.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ON WINDOW REPLACEMENT
What causes condensation on the inside glass of windows?
Whenever there is excess humidity in a home, it manifests itself in the form of condensation on the coldest area of a wall, which is normally the windows. The warmer the air, the more moisture it will retain, so when air in your home comes in contact with the colder glass surface, it is subsequently cooled and moisture is released in the form of condensation on the glass.
Do windows cause condensation?
No, condensation on windows is not the fault of the window. However, by replacing drafty windows and doors or installing a new roof or siding, you are reducing air flow in your home and making it tighter. Tighter homes actually retain more humidity.
Where on a window does condensation normally form and why?
Condensation often forms at the meeting rail and at the bottom of the lower sash on the interior of the glass. This is because when warm air cools, it falls down across the interior surface of the window at the same time the temperature of the air is falling. The air contacts the horizontal surface of the meeting rail, which acts like a dam, slowing the air's rate of fall and creating the perfect opportunity for the trapped water vapor to escape and form on the meeting rail's surface. The air then rolls over the edge of the meeting rail and again gains speed until it encounters the lower handle of the sash. At this point, the water vapor again makes its exit and lies at the bottom of the sash.
Can I reduce the condensation on my windows?
Yes. In order to reduce condensation, humidity must be controlled and air movement must be generated. As the exterior temperature drops, the humidity level needs to decrease if condensation is to be controlled.
What steps can I take to reduce humidity in my home?
The two main things you can do are to control sources of moisture and increase ventilation. To decrease or control excess humidity and condensation:Use exhaust fans in your kitchen, laundry and bathrooms.Vent gas burners, clothes dryers, etc. to the outdoors.Shut off furnace humidifiers and other humidifying devices in your home.Be sure that the ventilating louvers in your attic, basement or crawl spaces are open and amply sized.Open fireplace dampers to allow an escape route for moisture-laden air.Air out your house a few minutes each day.