Great Lakes. With the Energy Star label and tested ability to withstand wind loads in excess of 170 mph, PlyGem Lifestyles windows have a lot to offer. A number of designer glass and decorative grid design options are available, as well as 13 color combinations. Adding the optional Maxuus 7.6 triple-glazed, dual-chamber insulating system makes the window nearly six times as energy efficient as single glass. 800.666.0000. www.greatlakeswindow.com.Circle 114.
Silver Line.SafeGuard impact-resistant windows use Dupont's patented SentryGlas and SentryGlas Plus safety glass. Steel and aluminum reinforcements add strength, and the windows feature the company's newly engineered interlocking tilt latch design and positive-action sash locks. All of the line's sizes and styles meet ASTM standards for impact and wind-pressure cycling. 732.937.5800. www.silverlinewindows.com.Circle 115.
Hy-Lite.Solar Block Plus acrylic blocks have a non-metallic, smoke-colored tint that helps block solar heat gain, making the windows more energy efficient, the maker says. The tint is added to the raw acrylic at the fabrication stage and only molded onto the exterior half of the block. The blocks come in both 6- and 8-inch sizes with vinyl or aluminum frame options. 877.712.4013. www.hy-lite.com.Circle 116.
Kolbe & Kolbe.Old World Classic windows are historic replicas complete with a brass pulley system that uses brass chains and alloy weights. Ogee lugs and sash blocks mimic those used on windows of the past. Offered in various wood species, the windows are custom made for individual projects and come in triple, double, and single hung. 800.955.8177. www.kolbe-kolbe.com.Circle 117.
Integrity. The company now offers its standard low-E II insulated glass with an obscure glass pattern in select awning, casement, double hung, and glider sizes. This option comes standard as tempered obscure glass, which simplifies the ordering process, the maker says. 888.537.8263. www.integritywindows.com.Circle 118.
For more product information, visit ebuild, Hanley Wood's interactive product catalog, at remodelingmagazine.com or www.ebuild.com.
