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Kolbe Windows Forgent Series

New construction or replacement projects with short lead times can benefit from a strong,
stylish window that can be quickly installed. Kolbe Windows’ Forgent Series is a high-
performance product line constructed of Glastra® —a proprietary hybrid of fiberglass and
UV-stable polymer formulated for strength and resilience.
The advanced ladder design adds strength, while promoting long-term durability and
energy efficiency for comfortable homes. An integral nailing fin and welded sash and frame
provide rigidity—keeping units square, and preventing air and water from entering the joint.
It also requires fewer sealing points and is more-rigid than a traditional fin.
A glazing bead receptor helps create a clean breakpoint during painting and staining. An
accessory groove allows for quick installation of exterior accessories without additional
clips. And, dry-glazed sash allows for serviceable sash and components.
Adapting to the market’s aesthetic and performance demands, Forgent Series windows
and doors are engineered with Glastra on the exterior, and a choice of wood or Glastra on
the interior, both with popular select finishes. The windows’ energy efficiency and durability
also lead to fewer callbacks, which saves time and money, and keeps customers happy.
For more information: WWW.KOLBEWINDOWS.COM
FORGENT

WINDOWS AND DOORS

Sierra Pacific Westchester Double Hung Window

When working with history, go with a history maker. The Westchester Double Hung
Window by Sierra Pacific Windows offers structural and thermal performance ratings that
are rarely found in double-hung windows. The new line also features the narrowest check-
rail sightline for high end windows, along with
historically accurate sash proportions. This
makes the product beneficial for historic Marvin Skycove Alcove
homes—which have a strict set of
preservation criteria—and modern homes If a home’s footprint seems too small, window maker Marvin
that owners simply want to immerse with the has a way to easily add a few more square feet per room. The
latest and greatest. Skycove is a fully constructed, immersive low-e3 glass alcove
With a performance rating of PG50 on that extends the functional living space within a home by up to
most standard sizes, the Westchester line 20 square feet.
has 0.28 U-value with dual insulated Lo-E 366 Sightlines of less than 3 inches, including vertical posts,
and argon, and a triple insulated glass U-value create a seamless connection to the outdoors and more light
of 0.17. The windows feature a thermally than traditional rough openings. The cantilevered structure
broken sash construction, integral aluminum provides unique, elevated vantage points and the top glass
nail fin, a constant force balances standard, opens the view to the sky above. The unit can handle more
and optional Class 5 Hybrid Spiral Balance for weight than the average outdoor deck—roughly 60 pounds
sash of up to 140 pounds. per square foot vs. 50 pounds—without additional structural
The heavy duty doors, suitable for residential support.
or commercial use, feature extra-thick 0.055- The depth of the seat is half the width of a queen-sized bed
inch extruded aluminum cladding for a low- and the largest-sized unit is 8.5 feet long, easily large enough
maintenance exterior. They are surface for two but cozy enough for one.
protected by Sierra Pacific’s exclusive An aluminum interior provides a clean aesthetic with
CoreGuard Plus™ wood protection product. And, elemental material, and its seating bench can be finished to
the company’s concealed jambliner is a real upgrade to a natural, all-wood interior free from suit any design style. Skycove comes with an insulated seat
unsightly vinyl. base with a color-matched aluminum soffit system so no
For more information: SIERRAPACIFICWINDOWS.COM additional exterior finishing work is needed.
For more information: WWW.MARVIN.COM

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