Sunshield™ VINYL WINDOW SYSTEM:
DOUBLE HUNG SERIES
Series 5400 Double Hung Tilt, Series 5700 XX Slider, Series 5500 Picture Window
and Fixed-Lite Shapes
Unlike other vinyl windows, with Sunshield™ Vinyl Window Systems
you can install single hung windows downstairs and double hung windows
upstairs where the dual tilt-in sash feature is most useful – without
compromising uniform appearance. This fully welded system includes a double
hung and its companion double-sash slider and the same picture window featured
in our Single Hung Series, ensuring design consistency in every elevation
of your home. The windows in this System are made-to-order and built in
custom sizes and fixed-lite shapes to meet your unique needs. Sunshield™ windows
are available in Linen White, Desert Sand and Adobe. In addition to our Limited
Lifetime Warranty,
its most popular features include:
- SunShield® Vinyl, an advanced patented compound designed for tough
southern exposures.
- Fusion Welded Frame and Sash provides an impenetrable barrier to air and water penetration and the utmost in strength and integrity.
- Sloped Sill provides a strong structural slope for maximum water runoff, even in driving rain.
- Heavy-Wall Construction for maximum support and strength.
- Interlocking Meeting Rail for added security and resistance to infiltration.
- Die cast cam-action lock and keeper with vent latches have passed ASTM F 588 Forced Entry Resistance Standard.
- Patented Coil Balance system featuring constant force for effortless and maintenance-free operation of sash.
- Tilt-in Sash for easy cleaning from inside your home.
- Patented Duralite™ butyl
spacer with Guardian's
ClimaGuard RLE Low E Glass is standard.
Sunshield™ DOUBLE HUNG SYSTEM
Structural Test Results
| |
Test |
Size |
Air |
Water |
Structural Pressure |
Rating |
| Series 5400 |
AAMA/WWDA
101/I.S.2-97 |
52” x 84” |
0.14cfm |
6.00psf |
± 30.0psf |
H-R20 |
| Series 5400 |
AAMA/WWDA
101/I.S.2-97 |
44” x 60” |
na |
6.00psf |
± 45.0psf |
H-R30 |
| Series 5400 |
AAMA/NWWDA 101/I.S.2-97 |
44” x 60” |
na |
6.00psf |
± 60.0psf |
H-R40 |
| Series 5700 |
AAMA/NWWDA 101/I.S.2-97 |
|
|
|
|
|
| Series 5500 |
AAMA/WDMA/CSA
101/I.S.2/A440-05 |
96” x 60” |
0.01cfm |
12psf |
± 45.0psf |
FW-C30 |
| Series 5500 |
AAMA/WDMA/CSA
101/I.S.2/A440-05 |
96” x
60” |
na |
11.25psf |
± 60.0psf |
FW-C40 |
|
Sunshield™ DOUBLE HUNG SYSTEM
Thermal Test Results NFRC 100/200/500
RLE 55/27 LowE/ Argon
|
U-factor
with Grids |
U-factor
without Grids |
SHGC
with Grids |
SHGC
without Grids
|
| Series 5400 |
.30 |
.29 |
.19 |
.21 |
| Series 5700 |
.29 |
.28 |
.19 |
.21 |
| Series 5500 |
.28 |
.27 |
.21 |
.23 |
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