MikronWood Thermal Advantage Composite Window System Ideal for new construction and replacement applications in colder temperature climates THE BEAUTY OF REAL WOOD. THE ADVANTAGES OF A COMPOSITE.
INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES. SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE. SUPERIOR THERMAL PERFORMANCE MikronWood solid core offers better thermal performance than any other window frame material. BEAUTY Get the warm and inviting aesthetics of wood with the maintenance-free durability of an engineered composite. STRENGTH Solid core composite framing material boasts a hard surface, superior screw hold and moisture resistance for industry-leading durability against the elements. PERFORMANCE Improved thermal performance over wood, vinyl, fiberglass and aluminum that provides extraordinary comfort and energy savings. SUSTAINABILITY High-performance components and maintenance-free design keep windows looking beautiful and performing longer. SUPERIOR DENT RESISTANCE MikronWood with SuperCap surface technology offers superior impact strength and dent resistance. *WOOD WAS TESTED BUT MATERIAL SPLIT APART UPON IMPACT RESISTS WATER ABSORPTION AND SWELLING Testing shows that MikronWood absorbs 44 times less water than wood, and 40 percent less than a leading wood composite (ASTM D570 methodology, materials submerged for a three-week period).
THE BEAUTY OF REAL WOOD. THE ADVANTAGES OF A COMPOSITE. YOU CAN HAVE IT ALL. MikronWood Thermal Advantage is a revolutionary material developed by Quanex Building Products. The solid-core material is a blend of thermoplastic alloy resins that includes both PVC and acrylic-based polymers. This unique composite material doesn`t absorb moisture which makes it the ideal material choice in cold, high-heat and high-humidity climates. Additionally, it has greater dimensional stability at higher temperature than many other materials. Whereas other materials may shrink or soften in higher heat environments, MikronWood remains extremely stable. Unlike wood, MikronWood will never rot, swell, split, or require surface refinishing. Compared to aluminum, MikronWood composite won`t corrode or pit, while providing better thermal insulation properties. THE COMPOSITE OPPORTUNITY The industry`s first truly sustainable framing option, MikronWood composite offers real wood interior veneers, is more energy efficient, and virtually maintenance free. All the benefits of wood and vinyl combined into a unique solution MikronWood composite. The MikronWood composite opportunity might be just what your company needs to differentiate from the competition. When the need to offer an alternative to wood, fiberglass, and aluminum frame arrives, and it will, count on MikronWood window and door systems to deliver. In doing so, you will be prepared to offer the energy-efficient composite alternative coupled with the beauty of real wood. SUPERIOR TO WOOD MikronWood offers the beauty of wood with these advantages: 63% better thermal value Impervious to moisture and humidity Rot-proof Impervious to insects Doesn t support fungal growth Dent-resistant Integral, durable SuperCapSR exterior colors with superior durability to paint Finished interior colors or real wood veneer Superior screw retention 20-year profile warranty SUPERIOR TO FIBERGLASS MikronWood offers these advantages over fiberglass: 78% better thermal value Easier and more cost-efficient fabrication and installation; diamond-tipped blades are not required for cutting Tighter, better looking corner joinery Weldable, so no caulking required, resulting in less installation liability Finished; does not require painting Recyclable Radius shapes are possible SuperCapSR colors that possess superior durability to painted coatings
PRODUCT LINE OVERVIEW CASEMENT/AWNING MAXIMUM GLAZING of 1-3/8 ; interior glazed COMMON FRAME ON ALL FOUR SIDES IMPROVED EXTERIOR NOISE CONTROL aided by multiple weatherstrip rows TRIPLE WEATHERSTRIP to mitigate water penetration and air infiltration INTERIOR & EXTERIOR face accessory groove allows for use of extensive range of accessories TILT SINGLE HUNG OPERABLE SASH seals tight to frame to effectively mitigate air infiltration and water penetration CONTINUOUS BULB SEAL at meeting rail creates an effective air infiltration barrier FRAME HOLLOW POCKETS for superior water drainage UTILIZES SAME FRAME as horizontal slider; reduce inventory BALANCE POCKET ADAPTOR accepts a wide array of common hardware ROUTED HARDWARE for enhanced aesthetics REBATE CHANNEL for fitted screen retention PICTURE WINDOW INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR BEVELED frame design NARROW SIGHTLINES for increased daylight opening LOW PROFILE FRAME bends easily into radius shapes REVERSIBLE NAIL-FIN ACCESSORY yields 1 and 1-3/8 nail-fin setbacks for versatility HORIZONTAL SLIDER OPERABLE SASH seals tight to frame to effectively mitigate air, dust and water intrusion EASY OPERATING SASHES glide on a raised, stainless steel capped monorail track HEAVY DUTY monorail track accessory snaps in place COMPLEMENTARY FRAME DESIGN to the tilt single hung frame HOLLOW FRAME POCKETS allow for better water drainage MULTIPLE WEATHERSTRIP ROWS
MIKRONWOOD THERMAL ADVANTAGE KEY BENEFITS 4-1/2 frame depth is ideal for new construction and replacement applications Maximum glazing capacity of 1-3/8 ; interior glazed Block frame, reversible nail-fin accessory yields 1 and 1-3/8 nail-fin setbacks Triple glazing sash capacity helps improve thermal efficiency Frame hollow pockets for optimal weep system on tilt single hung and horizontal slider configurations Face accessory groove allows for use of extensive range of accessories Common frame on tilt single hung and horizontal slider Window styles accept a wide array of common hardware Ideal in cold, high-heat, high-humidity, and coastal climates Bends easily into radius shapes Unlike wood, it won`t absorb moisture and is rot resistant Optimal blend of MikronBlend compound and acrylic resin provides a solid-core profile with superior thermal insulation properties Precision mitered fusion-welded corners provide superior structural strength and optimal weather resistance ENERGY STAR V6 FINAL DRAFT Climate Zone U-Factor SHGC Northern 0.27 Any North-Central 0.30 0.40 South-Central 0.30 0.25 Southern 0.40 0.25 All MikronWood Thermal Advantage products with the following IGU combinations met ENERGY STAR Version 6.0 requirements. THERMAL PERFORMANCE TSH HS CW/AW PW Triple IG (1-3/8 OA) Spacer Gas Fill U-Factor / SHGC / U-Factor / SHGC U-Factor / SHGC U-Factor / SHGC LowE* / Clear / Clear Duralite Air.21 /.18.22 /.18.19 /.16.21 /.22 LowE* / Clear / Clear Duralite Argon.19 /.17.19 /.18.17 /.16.18 /.22 LowE */ Clear / LowE* Duralite Air.17 /.17.17 /.17.16 /.15.16 /.21 LowE* / Clear / LowE* Duralite Argon.15 /.16.15 /.17.14 /.15.13 /.20 LowE* / Clear / Clear Super Spacer Air.22 /.18.22 /.18.20 /.16.21 /.22 LowE* / Clear / Clear Super Spacer Argon.20 /.17.20 /.18.18 /.16.19 /.22 LowE */ Clear / LowE* Super Spacer Air.18 /.17.16 /.17.16 /.15.16 /.21 LowE* / Clear / LowE* Super Spacer Argon.15 /.16.20 /.18.14 /.15.13 /.20 TSH HS CW/AW PW Dual IG (7/8 OA) LowE* / Clear Duralite Air.31 /.21.31 /.21.30 /.22.30 /.19 LowE* / Clear Duralite Argon.27 /.21.27 /.21.27 /.21.27 /.19 LowE* / Clear Super Spacer Air.31 /.21.31 /.21.31 /.22.31 /.19 LowE* / Clear Super Spacer Argon.27 /.21.28 /.21.27 /.21.28 /.19 *Simulations with 3mm High Performance Glass TSH = Tilt Single Hung, HS = Horizontal Slider, CW = Casement, AW = Awning, PW = Picture Window, SHGC = Solar Heat Gain Coefficient
MIKRONWOOD THERMAL ADVANTAGE COMPOSITE WINDOW SYSTEM FINISH OPTIONS STANDARD SUPERCAP COLORS MikronWood Thermal Advantage is available in these standard colors which provide a permanent finished surface that will never need re-painting. White Almond Adobe OUR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT Since the 1980s, Quanex Building Products has been committed to protecting the environment through improved vinyl material performance to lengthen product lifespan, recycling our extrusion production scrap returns, and packaging improvements. In keeping up with our commitment, MikronWood Composite material is 100% recyclable. Due to printing limitations, actual color may vary from printed color. View actual color samples before making color decisions. REAL WOOD INTERIOR VENEERS MikronWood Thermal Advantage profiles are available with a choice of several real wood veneers to provide the beauty of wood with all the advantages of a composite. Pine Maple Cherry STRUCTURAL PERFORMANCE OPERATOR TYPE TESTED SIZE AIR WATER AAMA RATING TILT SINGLE HUNG 47 X 59 (1200X1500MM) <.01 8.3 R 70 HORIZONTAL SLIDER 80 X 55 (1800X1400MM) <.01 8.3 LC 70 CASEMENT/AWNING 31.5 X 59 (800X1500MM) <.01 14.6 LC 70 PICTURE WINDOW 55 X 55 (1400X1400MM) <.01 14.6 LC 70 Tested per AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440-08 (referred to as NAFS-08) INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS www.quanex.com Copyright 2013 Quanex Building Products Rev 08/2016 MikronWood Thermal Advantage, SuperCap are trademarks of Quanex Building Products MikronWood and MikronBlend are registered trademarks of Quanex Building Products