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Expect Real Performance
That’s
Built to Last
A
matter a choice (Superior durability, outstanding performance,
security and knowhow)
SYSTEM
BOREAL™ combines the latest technology with
the greatest looks, offering you a complete line of fully
accessorized windows that can be easily customized to your
exact needs.
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| SUPERIOR
DURABILITY |
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The
exclusive SYSTEM BOREALTM anchoring screw.
Ordinary screws just weren't good enough to guarantee trouble-free
operation over the long term. So we developed a special new
design for better anchoring power: a screw that goes through
a minimum of two walls, for a stronger, tighter hold that
ensures the hardware never comes loose.
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Fusion-welded
for extra strength. SYSTEM BOREAL™ corners
are 100% fusion welded. Fusion welding not only looks a lot
better, it also eliminates the need for adhesives and sealants.
Which means you get a totally waterproof corner in addition
to an esthetically improved appearance.
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Clearly
Superior to the Competition. SYSTEM BOREAL™
profiles feature far more internal chambers than anything
the competition offers. Add our exclusive lead-free PVC and
it's easy to see why BOREAL™ stands head and
shoulders above the rest.
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| OUTSTANDING
PERFORMANCE |
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No
drafts. No energy loss. When it comes to thermal efficiency,
SYSTEM BOREAL™ windows easily surpass the
highest industry standards. So you can spend a lot less on
heating and air-conditioning and still be more comfortable
than ever.
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Quick-drain
system. Even the heaviest rains and winds are no match
for SYSTEM BOREAL's™ exclusive patent-pending
design. It drains away water like no other design, so you
never have to worry about window water damage again.
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Glazing
choice. Pick out the glass that works best for you. With
our models, you've got possibilities: single, double &
triple glazing, low-E glass, and coatings. All from 3/8 in.
to 1 3/8 in.
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Multi-chamber
magic. The unique multi-chamber is the key to SYSTEM BOREAL's™
design and performance superiority. Our multi-chambers significantly
reduce exterior noise pollution while providing thermal efficiency
second to none. Our multi-chamber walls are designed to enhance
overall structural integrity. The reason they look so strong
is because they are!
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| SECURITY
AND KNOWHOW |
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Outstanding
protection in any kind of weather. 3 or more layers of
weather-stripping keep dust and dirt outside where they belong,
while keeping your home comfortable all year long.
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Extreme
weather glazing bead. The SYSTEM BOREAL™
glazing bead has been proven to withstand winds of up to 220
miles per hour. And remember, if the wind can't get in, there's
a much better chance your roof will stay on during a severe
storm. So you, your family and your home are much better protected
when the weather turns against you...because you have the "ultimate
all-weather barrier" on your side! |
Here`s
the proof (Air resistance, water resistance and more..) (top)
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Forced
Entry
This test
reproduces the efforts of a well-equipped individual attempting
to force entry. The test has three phases. Testers begin by
trying to force open the window using tools like a knife blade,
screwdriver and wire. They then attach a cable to strategic
points on the window and apply increasing loads. If the window
continues to resist, they use tools again in a third attempt.
Windows
rated F1 have a locking system, but have not been tested for
forced entry.
Windows
rated F2 have successfully passed the test at level 10. SYSTEM
BOREAL™ windows are rated F2, level 40.
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| LOAD |
ORIENTATION |
| A |
Parallel
to the window from the handle |
| B |
Perpendicular
to window from the handle,first by pulling, then by pushing |
| C |
Parallel
to the window at center of the sash,from bottom upward |
| D |
Perpendicular
to the window where sashes meet,toward the interior |
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| RATING |
LEVEL |
WINDOW
TYPE |
| F1 |
Test
not required |
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Level
indicates the initial loadapplied to the cables: |
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| F2 |
Level 10 = 150
lb. |
Mid-range |
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Level 20 = 200
lb. |
Mid-range |
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Level 30 = 250
lb. |
High
end |
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Level 40 = 300lb. |
SYSTEM
BOREAL™ |
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Air
Resistance (Factor A)
Airtightness
is measured by applying 75 pascals of pressure--the equivalent of
a steady 25 mph (34 kph) wind--to
the outside of the window. Interior air infiltration is then measured
in cubic feet per minute per foot of window joint.
| VOLUME
OF INFILTRATION |
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WINDOW
TYPE |
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0.5
cu. ft./min/joint ft. |
A1
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Low-end |
| 0.3
cu. ft./min/joint ft. |
A2
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Mid-range |
| 0.1
cu. ft./min./joint ft. |
A3
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High-end |
| 0.086
cu. ft./min/joint ft. |
A3+
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SYSTEM
BOREAL™ sliding and hung windows |
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| 0.002
cu. ft./min/joint ft. |
A3++ |
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SYSTEM BOREAL™fixed, casement and awning windows |
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Water
Resistance (Factor B)
Watertightness
is measured by projecting the equivalent of 5 U.S. gallons of water
per hour per square foot of window surface, the equivalent of 8
in. (200 mm) of rain in 1 hour. Air pressure is increased to simulate
winds varying between 35 and 76 mph (57 to 123 kph). Ratings indicate
the pressure attained without any interior water leakage.
| WIND
PRESSURE |
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WINDOW
TYPE |
| 150
pascals-3.0psf |
B1
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Low-end |
| 200
pascals-4.2psf |
B2
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Mid-range |
| 300
pascals-6.3psf |
B3
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High-end
SYSTEM BOREAL™
sliding and hung windows |
| 700
pascals-14.6psf |
B7
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SYSTEM
BOREAL™
fixed, casement and awning windows |
Wind
Resistance (Factor C)
This test measures
the wind pressure windows can withstand without suffering breakage
(structural shattering) or permanent damage (structural deformation).
| WIND
VELOCITY |
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WINDOW
TYPES |
| 110
mph (175kph) |
C1 |
Low-end |
| 125
mph (200kph) |
C2
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Mid-range |
| 155
mph (250kph) |
C3
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High-end |
| 180
mph (285kph) |
C4
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High-end
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| 200
mph (320kph) |
C5
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High-end
SYSTEM BOREAL™
sliding and hung windows |
| 220
mph (350kph) |
C5+
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SYSTEM
BOREAL™
fixed, casement, and awning windows |
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