New Construction Vinyl Windows & Patio Doors
quality made affordable. Building a new home? Looking for exceptional performance and superior value in your windows and patio doors? As you might expect, those vinyl windows and patio doors can be made to order for you by AWS. Competitively priced and beautifully engineered, with choices and design options galore, they ll fit your dreams and your budget. Table of Contents Choosing vinyl windows and patio doors.. 4-5 Exterior colors... 6 Decorative grilles... 7 Performance glass... 8 Decorative glass... 9 What s your style?... 10-11 Excel windows and patio doors... 12-13 Colony windows... 14-15 Astoria windows and patio doors... 16-17 AWS Impact windows and patio doors... 18-19 Geometric shapes... 20 Accessories... 21 Warranty... 22-23 2
an easy decision. Three vinyl colors Four energy-efficient glass options Decorative glass choices Grilles in the airspace or divided lites Design your own decorative grille pattern Integral nailing fin and pre-punched holes for easy installation Color-matched hardware DP50 performance upgrade options Quality backed by a solid lifetime limited warranty AWS vinyl windows and patio doors come in an almost limitless array of colors, styles, shapes and other options. Simply choose what best fits your home and your lifestyle. Choose from the AWS Excel _ our absolute best vinyl products _ or Colony, noteworthy for its brickmould historic appeal, or Astoria, with its smart economics and high style. Then, determine whether you need the extra protection of AWS Impact windows. After that, the rest of your decisions are just as easy. Of course, you ve already made the easiest decision: choosing AWS. 3
every choice a nice fit. Excel Windows & Patio Doors The absolute best vinyl products we make. Our heaviest vinyl extrusions, made to outperform Mother Nature. All the choices and design options imaginable. Clean architectural lines to complement any décor. Double hung, horizontal sliding, casement, awning, garden and bay or bow windows. Plus a smooth-as-silk sliding patio door, transoms and architectural shapes. White, sandalwood or clay. Options include R50 glazing and decorative grilles. Double Hung Sliding Casement Awning Garden Bay Bow Patio Door Shapes 4
Colony Windows The look of wood in maintenance-free vinyl, the exterior brickmould design is perfect for historical applications. Competitively priced, solidly built and smartly engineered. Single hung, single slider and double hung windows. White, sandalwood or clay. Available with R50 glazing. Single Hung Sliding Double Hung Shapes Astoria Windows & Patio Doors High quality never came at such a low price. Single hung and single slider windows feature solid performance and superior value, matching up perfectly for even sight lines. New sliding patio door. Matching picture window available. White only. R50 glazing optional. Single Hung Sliding Patio Door Shapes AWS Impact Windows & Patio Doors AWS Impact high-strength, shatter-resistant laminated glass is built to withstand the rigors of hurricane conditions. For coastal locations or other locales with high winds and frequent storms, these windows meet or exceed many of the toughest structural codes and also provide greater protection from intruders and wind-borne debris. Available as casements, single hungs, single sliders and sliding patio doors. Casements Single Hung Sliding Patio Door 5
White Sandalwood Clay EXTRA COLOR CHOICES. Interior/Exterior Colors AWS offers three maintenance-free colors where others offer two. And the color is consistent throughout the extrusion so any nicks and scratches are less visible. Vinyl colors shown for example only, not for final color selection due to printing limitations. Visit your AWS distributor to view actual samples. All options may not be available on each product line. 6
Grille & divided lite options. AWS gives you the classic appeal of traditional divided lites without the classic cleaning headaches and energy loss caused by individual panes of glass. We offer grilles in the airspace and our own updated version of the divided lite. Grilles in Airspace This is the easiest way to achieve the divided lite look. We actually seal the grille between the panes of glass. So, you get the visual appeal without having to clean smaller pieces of glass. Brass Pencil AWS Divided Lite Inside and out, its bars are finished to match your vinyl color. Add the touch of AWS divided lite grilles to your new home and bring to life an authentic, traditional look. All options may not be available on each product line. 11/ 16 Sculptured Grille Configurations 5/ 8 Flat 13/ 16 Flat Grille colors Brass Pencil *, Clay, Sandalwood, White *Available in grille in airspace only. Your grilles can be as traditional or as unique as you choose. Our standard configurations include rectangular and Queen Anne. But with our custom configurations, we re ready to transform your inspiration into reality. Rectangular Queen Anne 7
Presenting 99.9% UV protection. AWS offers ClimaGuard SPF, the first clear glass treatment that gives you 99.9% protection from both UV-A and UV-B rays. It s available on nearly all AWS windows and patio doors to protect your furnishings from the sun s damaging rays while blocking excessive solar heat gain. ClimaGuard SPF is just one of our glazing options designed to help you maximize the comfort and energy efficiency of your home. Insulated glass AWS glazing options. Benefits Saves on heating and cooling by reducing the amount of heat transfer and energy loss to the outside air. Best Use Moderate climates where heating and cooling are not a concern. Low-E glass ClimaGuard SPF Energy-efficient insulating glass that lets the sunshine in while reducing solar heat gain. Blocks harmful UV rays. Excellent clarity. Blocks 99.9% of UV rays. Superior protection from fading of furnishings, flooring, drapery, pictures. Minimizes heating and cooling costs while maximizing natural daylight. Climates where energy savings are paramount. Wherever you need to protect your furnishings while keeping the heat where you want it regardless of the season. AWS Impact laminated insulated glass Four layers of superior strength and shatter resistance, plus optimal energy efficiency and sound control. Blocks 99% of UV rays. All options may not be available on each product line. Coastal locations with high winds and frequent storms where energy efficiency is a consideration. As an Energy Star partner, AWS is dedicated to designing and building energy-efficient windows and patio doors. Products with the Energy Star label are twice as efficient as those produced just ten years ago. 8
looking good with aws decorative glass. Bronze Clear Gray Decorative glass not only looks great, it can also filter harsh sunlight while enhancing privacy and security. Tinted glass Our tinted glass is available in gray or bronze. All options may not be available on each product line. Decorative glass Obscure V-groove Casement window with V-groove decorative glass. 9
What, where, why. There are a lot of great AWS windows and doors to choose from. Each operates a little differently. Here s a guide to help you tell the difference between them and why and where you might want to use one instead of another. So you can choose the right window or door for every room in your new home. Casement windows For top-to-bottom unobstructed views and wideopen ventilation, you can t beat casement windows. They re hinged on the side, and the entire sash swings outward to open. Clean lines, smooth operation and easy cleaning make casements a favorite around the country. Awning windows Awning windows are a great choice when you want the fresh air of an open window even if it s raining. They can be used alone, but are most often stacked, combined in a grouping, or placed underneath a large picture window to provide ventilation. Double hung windows Perhaps because it s the most traditional window, the double hung is also the most popular window. It can open from the top or bottom, and features tilt in sashes for easy cleaning. Horizontal sliding windows For a more unique style and a slightly more contemporary look, try horizontal sliding windows. They re a good alternative for locations where you don t want the sash of a casement or awning window sticking out in the way on your deck or walkway, for example. But that s merely a practical reason for choosing them. Many people simply prefer the clean lines and smooth, gliding operation of a slider. 10
Fixed-lite and geometric shape windows Special window shapes can give your home a unique individuality. It could be a large picture window, transoms stretching from wall to wall above a bank of patio doors, or an arched expanse of glass that seems to light up an entire home. Fixed-lite windows can be used alone, or combined with other windows or patio doors. Bay, bow and garden windows Bay, bow and garden windows make a room seem larger. With their multi-unit configurations, they create the feeling that the great outdoors is actually part of the room. A bay usually consists of a large fixed window between two casement or double hung units. A bow consists of several casements or double hung units mulled together, creating a smooth arc or bow. The garden window configuration allows added sunlight from nearly any direction. Sliding patio doors Sliding patio doors are a great space-saving option compared to swinging doors. One panel is operable, the other is fixed. They are easily combined with additional doors, sidelites and transoms. 11
vinyl at its best. You couldn t ask for more in a vinyl window or patio door. Excel gives you more windows to choose from, more high-performance features and more durable engineering built in. You could pay a lot more someplace else, but we don t know why you would. excel Casement & Awning 2 15 / 16 welded frame with integral nail fin and optional J-channel. Interior glazed welded sash, dual-duorometer glazing bead. Continuous head and sill with integral mullion on twins. Multi-point lock and keeper. Encore folding handle and operator. Dual weatherstripping. Optional two piece field mulling system with head drip fin. Includes screen. Clay, Sandalwood or White color options. Insulated, Low-E, or Climaguard SPF performance glazing. Decorative obscure, V-groove, bronze tint, or gray tint available. Decorative grille in airspace or AWS divided lite available. Other options: extended jambs and drywall return. 2640 Egress size. Minimum 17 Minimum 22 Maximum 36 Maximum 72 Air Infiltration@ 25MPH <.03 cfm/ft 2 Water Penetration >7.5psf Uniform Loads +/- 75.0psf AAMA Rating: C-C50 Maximum Size Tested: 36 x 72 12
excel Double Hung 3 1 / 4 welded frame with integral nail fin and optional J-channel. Exterior glazed welded sash, front load coped glazing bead. Cam lock with keeper meets forced entry. Long reach interlock, no colliding or missing. Dual weatherstripping. Block and tackle balance. Optional two piece field mulling system with head drip fin. Includes full screen. Clay, Sandalwood or White color options. Insulated, Low-E, or Climaguard SPF performance glazing. Decorative obscure, V-groove, bronze tint, or gray tint available. Decorative grille in airspace or AWS divided lite available. Other options: extended jambs and drywall return. 3054 Egress size. H-R50 Performance option. Minimum 17 Minimum 26 Maximum 52 Maximum 82 Air Infiltration@25mph.18 cfm/ft 2 Water Penetration 7.50 psf AAMA Rating: H-R30 Maximum Size Tested: 44 x 72 excel Double Slider 3 1 / 4 welded frame with integral nail fin and optional J-channel. Exterior glazed welded sash, front load coped glazing bead, travels on brass rollers. Cam lock with keeper meets forced entry. Long reach interlock, no colliding or missing. Equal glass. Dual weatherstripping. Optional two piece field mulling system with head drip fin. Includes full screen. Clay, Sandalwood or White color options. Insulated, Low-E, or Climaguard SPF performance glazing. Decorative obscure, V-groove, bronze tint, or gray tint available. Decorative grille in airspace or AWS divided lite available. Other options: extended jambs and drywall return. 4046 Egress size. Minimum 28 Minimum 17 Maximum 77 Maximum 48 Air Infiltration@25mph.22 cfm/ft 2 Water Penetration 6.75 psf AAMA Rating: HS-R20 Maximum Size Tested: 74 x 48 excel Patio Door 5 1 / 4 welded frame with integral nail fins. Exterior glazed welded sash. Equal glass. Interior weep system, 12-gauge steel reinforced. Stainless steel adjustable tandem rollers, lock and striker. Key lock optional. Dual weatherstripping. Includes screen. Clay, Sandalwood or White color options. Insulated, Low-E, or Climaguard SPF performance glazing. Decorative obscure, V-groove, bronze tint, or gray tint available. Decorative grille in airspace or AWS divided lite available. SGD-R50 performance option in larger size available. SGD-LC50 performance door for 8 0 x 6 10 size available. Contact us. Minimum 36 Minimum 36 Maximum 100 Maximum 96 Air Infiltration@25mph.16 cfm/ft 2 Water Penetration 7.50 psf Uniform Loads +/- 75.0 psf AAMA Rating: SGD-R30 Maximum Size Tested: 6 0 x 6 8 13
looks like wood. economical like vinyl. Colony gives you even more reasons to specify AWS. Today s most popular style, it features a brickmould exterior design for that historic look, plus even sight lines for clean elevations. 14
COLONY Single Hung 2 15 / 16 welded frame with integral nail fin, sloped sill, wood window brickmold look with built-in J-channel. Exterior glazed welded bottom sash, front load coped glazing bead. Interior glazed fixed lite for easy drywall pass-through capability. Continuous head and sill with integral mullion on twins and triples. Cam lock with keeper meets forced entry. Long reach interlock, no colliding or missing. Equal glass. Dual weatherstripping. Inverted block and tackle balance. Optional two piece field mulling system with head drip fin. Includes half screen. Clay, Sandalwood or White color options. Insulated, Low-E, or Climaguard SPF performance glazing. Decorative obscure, V-groove, bronze tint, or gray tint available. Decorative grille in airspace or AWS divided lite available. Other options: extended jambs and drywall return. 3050 Egress size. H-R50 Performance option. Matching double hung, single slider, end-ventslider, fixed lite and architectural shapes. Minimum 17 Minimum 28 Maximum 48 Maximum 77 Air Infiltration@25mph.25 cfm/ft 2 Water Penetration 5.25 psf AAMA Rating: H-R25 Maximum Size Tested: 44 x 72 COLONY Single Slider 2 15 / 16 welded frame with integral nail fin, wood window brickmold look with built-in J-channel. Exterior glazed welded bottom sash, front load coped glazing bead. Interior glazed fixed lite for easy drywall pass-through capability. Cam lock with keeper meets forced entry. Long reach interlock, no colliding or missing. Equal glass. Dual weatherstripping. Optional two piece field mulling system with head drip fin. Includes half screen. Clay, Sandalwood or White color options. Insulated, Low-E, or Climaguard SPF performance glazing. Decorative obscure, V-groove, bronze tint, or gray tint available. Decorative grille in airspace or AWS divided lite available. Other options: extended jambs and drywall return. 4040 Egress size. HS-R30 Performance option. Matching double hung, single hung, end-vent slider, fixed lite and architectural shapes. Minimum 26 Minimum 17 Maximum 72 Maximum 60 Air Infiltration@25mph.16 cfm/ft 2 Water Penetration 3.75 psf AAMA Rating: HS-R15 Maximum Size Tested: 72 x 60 COLONY Double Hung 3 5 / 8 welded frame with integral nail fin, sloped sill, wood window brickmold look with built-in J-channel. Exterior glazed welded bottom sash, front load coped glazing bead. Continuous head and sill with integral mullion on twins and triples. Cam lock with keeper meets forced entry. Long reach interlock, no colliding or missing. Clear glass, optional low-e and argon. Dual weatherstripping. Inverted block and tackle balance. Optional two piece field mulling system with head drip fin. Includes full screen. Clay, Sandalwood or White color options. Insulated, Low-E, or Climaguard SPF performance glazing. Decorative obscure, V-groove, bronze tint, or gray tint available. Decorative grille in airspace or AWS divided lite available. Other options: extended jambs and drywall return. 3450 or 3054 Egress size. H-R50 Performance option. Matching single hung, single slider, end-vent slider, fixed lite and architectural shapes. Minimum 17 Minimum 28 Maximum 48 Maximum 77 Air Infiltration@25mph.25 cfm/ft 2 Water Penetration 5.25 psf AAMA Rating: H-R25 Maximum Size Tested: 48 x 72 15
the ultimate value. Astoria: High quality. Low price. Solid performance. Superior value. ASTORIA Single Hung 2 5 / 8 welded frame with integral nail fins and optional J-channel. Exterior glazed welded sash, front load coped glazing bead. Continuous drip cap on twins and triples. Keeperless meeting rail meets forced entry. Long reach interlock, no colliding or missing. Equal glass. Dual weatherstripping. Inverted block and tackle balance. Available as drywall pass-through. Optional two piece field mulling system with head drip fin. Includes half screen. White color only. Insulated or Low-E performance glazing. Decorative grille in airspace available. Other options: extended jambs and drywall return. 3050 Egress size.* H-R50 Performance option. Matching single slider, end-vent slider, fixed lite and architectural shapes. *Egress changes with H-R50 to 3052 Minimum 18 1 / 2 Minimum 27 1 / 2 Maximum 48 Maximum 83 Air Infiltration@25mph.12 cfm/ft 2 Water Penetration 7.5psf Uniform Loads +/- 45.0 psf AAMA Rating: H-R30 Maximum Size Tested: 44 x 72 16
ASTORIA Single Slider 2 5 / 8 welded frame with integral nail fins and optional J-channel. Exterior glazed welded sash, front load coped glazing bead, travels on brass rollers. Keeperless meeting rail meets forced entry. Long reach interlock, no colliding or missing. Equal glass. Dual weatherstripping. Optional two piece field mulling system with head drip fin. Includes half screen. White color only. Insulated or Low-E performance glazing. Decorative grille in airspace available. Other options: extended jambs and drywall return. 4040 Egress size. Matching single hung, end-vent slider, fixed lite and architectural shapes. Minimum 27 1 / 2 Minimum 18 1 / 2 Maximum 71 1 / 2 Maximum 71 1 / 2 Air Infiltration@25mph.10 cfm/ft 2 Water Penetration 5.25 psf AAMA Rating: HS-R35 Maximum Size Tested: 69 x 48 ASTORIA Patio Door 4 5 / 8 vinyl four corner welded frame with integral nail fins. Exterior glazed welded sash. Internal weep system, 16-gauge steel reinforced. Full-length interlocking meeting rails End-adjust sash rollers Dual fin seal weatherstripping. White C-style handle set. Key lock cylinder optional. Includes fiberglass full screen. White only. 3 / 4 double strength clear tempered insulating glass standard. Low-E optional. Decorative grille in airspace available. Standard sizes only: 5068 & 6068. : Air infiltration 0.20 cfm Water penetration 5.25 psf AAMA Rating: R35 17
built better for the worst STORMS. All components in AWS Impact vinyl windows and patio doors are specially designed and constructed with impact resistance and water repellency in mind. AWS IMPACT Single Slider Impact rated DP50 performance All welded frame and sash. 2-15 / 16 depth of frame. Dual weatherstripping. Double wall frame for less roll. Equal glass. Interior glazed fixed lite for easy drywall pass-through capability. Integral nailfin with 1 setback. Cam lock with keeper. Matching single hung and picture windows available. Decorative grilles in airspace available. Colors: White and Sandalwood. Maximum 72 Maximum 49 1 / 2 Air Infiltration@25mph.29 cfm/ft 2 Water Penetration 7.5 psf Uniform Loads +/-75.0psf AAMA Rating: R50 18
AWS IMPACT Patio Door Impact rated DP50 performance. Multi-point locking hardware. All welded frame & sash. Internal weep system. Stainless steel adjustable tandem rollers, lock and striker. Keyed lock cylinder. Integral nailing fin. Integral J-channel. Field reversible. XO, OX, OXO configurations. 12 gauge steel reinforcing. Precision matched hardware finish. Dual seal weatherstripping. Exterior glazed. Integral screen track. Vinyl threshold cover. Decorative grilles in airspace available. Colors: White and Sandalwood. Maximum 00 1 / 2 Maximum 00 1 / 2 Air Infiltration@25mph.08 cfm/ft 2 Water Penetration 7.5 psf Uniform Loads +/-75.0psf AAMA Rating: LC50 AWS IMPACT Casement Impact rated DP50 performance. J-channel optional. Continuous head and sill with integral mullion. All welded frame and sash. Multi-point lock system with easy crank operating handle. Dual weatherstripping. Full 1 3 / 4 integral nailfin. Double wall frame for less roll. Strong integral mull reinforcement. Head drip fin for field mulling. Optional two piece field mulling system. Matching picture windows available. Decorative grilles in airspace available. Accessory options available for bay and bow applications. Colors: White and Sandalwood. Maximum 36 Maximum 72 Air Infiltration@25mph.01 cfm/ft 2 Water Penetration 5 psf Uniform Loads +/-75.0psf AAMA Rating: C50 AWS IMPACT Single Hung Impact rated DP50 performance. All welded frame and sash. Exterior frame bevel. 2 15 / 16 depth of frame. Sloped sill, weeped for optimum water performance. Cam lock with keeper. Interior glazed fixed lite for easy drywall pass-through capability. Frame available with or without J-channel. Dual weatherstripping. Integral nailfin with 1 setback. Double wall frame for less roll. Head drip cap available. Universal pivot shoe pocket optional. Constant force balance. Matching sliding and picture windows available. Decorative grilles in airspace available. Colors: White and Sandalwood. Maximum 44 Maximum 60 Air Infiltration@25mph.13 cfm/ft 2 Water Penetration 7.5 psf Uniform Loads +/-50.0psf AAMA Rating: R50 19
Transoms, sidelites and other geometric shapes. An arched expanse of glass reaching to the ceiling. Transoms stretching from wall to wall above a bank of patio doors. Or an elegant round portal providing a midnight entrance for moonlight. Every special home deserves special windows like these. Use our geometric shape windows alone, or combine them with other AWS windows or patio doors to make a truly custom statement. Each AWS vinyl series has its own offering of shapes. Half-Round with 3-lite spoke --70 Half-Round with 4-lite spoke --70 Half-Round with 4-lite radius --70 Half-Round with 6-lite radius --70 Quarter-Round (left) with 2-lite spoke --71 Quarter-Round (right) with 4-lite radius --71 Full-Round with 4-lite spoke --72 Eyebrow Fixed-Lite with extended legs --73 Eyebrow Transom available with 4-lite or 6-lite spoke --73 Eyebrow Springline Transom available with 4-lite or 6-lite spoke --73 Semi-Ellipse available with 4-lite or 6-lite spoke --74 Oval with 4-lite spoke --75 Quarter-Round with extended leg --76 Circle Top Fixed-Lite with extended legs --77 Classic Oval --79 Triangle --62 Right Triangle --63 Trapezoid --64 Parallelogram --66 Polygon --67 Pentagon --68 Hexagon --69 Octagon --69 Gothic --78 20
Accessory options. V-787 Drip Cap AF41 Drywall Return Available for all products AF40 Drywall Return Available for all products V-786 Drip Cap Note: Two Part System Available for Excel Casement, Excel Double Hung, and Astoria Single Hung V-747 Non-J Drip Cap Excel Casement, Excel Double Hung, and Astoria Single Hung AC64 J-Channel Repair Colony Single Hung, Colony Double Hung AF37 Nailing Fin AC66 Drip Cap Colony Single Hung, Colony Double Hung XF08 Liner Clip Available for all products XF12 Flush Fin Available for all products XF02 1/2" Mullion Available for all products AM63 Mullion Colony Single Hung, Colony Double Hung ED-3394 Mull Reinforcement STD (No test data available at this time) ADP50MUL DP50 Mull Bar 21
AMERICAN WEATHER-SEAL S NEW CONSTRUCTION VINYL PRODUCT LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY Effective December 1, 2007 I. AWS S EXPRESS WARRANTIES. This Limited Warranty covers Astoria, Colony, Excel, and Impact vinyl window and vinyl door products ( New Construction Products or NC Products ) of American Weather-Seal Company ( AWS ) which are manufactured on or after the effective date noted hereon, subject to the conditions and restrictions contained below, except for AWS NC Products which may be specifically sold subject to other written limited warranty terms or which are specifically identified as being sold as is. This Limited Warranty is available only to the person to whom the AWS NC Products were originally sold for purposes other than resale (the First Purchaser ) and is not transferable. A. Lifetime Limited Warranty: Residential Buildings. For any AWS NC Products which are installed in a single family detached dwelling unit (a Residential Building ), this Limited Warranty covers, as follows: 1. Vinyl Components and Hermetic Seal. AWS warrants that the Vinyl Components of its AWS NC Products, other than factory painted Vinyl Components, will not crack, rot, blister, pit, peel, flake, corrode, or rust for as long as the product is owned by the First Purchaser. In addition, AWS warrants that insulated glass glazed in AWS NC Products shall be free from any material obstructions of vision due to fogging occurring between the interior glass surfaces that result solely from a failure of the hermetic seal for as long as the product is owned by the First Purchaser, unless the failure of the hermetic seal is caused by glass breakage. In the event any AWS NC Product fails to conform to the express warranties described herein during the first twenty (20) years after the date of manufacture, First Purchaser s sole and exclusive remedy is that AWS will, at AWS s sole option and discretion, either repair or provide replacement product or part for defective materials or AWS will refund the original purchase price or original catalog list price of the defective product or part thereof. After twenty (20) years from the date of manufacture, AWS s obligations under this warranty shall be limited to granting a credit equal to 30 percent of the then current list price of comparable new AWS replacement materials, to be used toward a purchase by First Purchaser of comparable new AWS replacement materials or whole replacement product. 2. Glass and Operating Hardware. AWS warrants that its glass shall be free from any material obstructions of vision due to glass delamination, and AWS warrants that its Operating Hardware (consisting of sash locks, roto operators, balances, and lock sets) shall be free from defects in materials or workmanship for as long as the product is owned by the First Purchaser. In the event any AWS NC Products fail to conform to the express warranties described herein during the first ten (10) years after the date of manufacture, First Purchaser s sole and exclusive remedy is that AWS will, at AWS s sole option and discretion, either repair or provide replacement product or part for defective materials or refund the original purchase price or original catalog list price of the defective product or part thereof. After ten (10) years from the date of manufacture, AWS s obligations under this warranty shall be limited to granting a credit equal to 30 percent of the then current list price of comparable new AWS replacement materials, to be used toward a purchase by First Purchaser of comparable new AWS replacement materials or whole replacement product. B. Ten (10) Year Limited Warranty: Commercial Buildings. For any NC Products which are installed in a structure which is other than a Residential Building (a Commercial Building ), AWS warrants, for a period of ten (10) years from the date of manufacture and only while installed in the structure of first installation, that its Vinyl Components, other than factory painted Vinyl Components, will not crack, rot, blister, pit, peel, flake, corrode, or rust, that the insulated glass shall be free from any material obstructions of vision due to delamination or fogging occurring between the interior glass surfaces that result sole from a failure of the hermetic seal, unless the failure of the hermetic seal is caused by glass breakage, and that its Operating Hardware shall be free from defects in materials or workmanship. C. Five (5) Year Limited Warranty: Painted Vinyl Components. AWS warrants that its factory painted Vinyl Components will not crack, rot, blister, pit, peel, flake, corrode, or rust for a period of five (5) years from the date of manufacture of the NC Product. D. Two (2) Year Limited Warranty: Other Parts and Accessories. AWS warrants that its metal, wood, nylon, and vinyl accessory parts, storms, and any other NC Products part not otherwise specifically referred to elsewhere, herein, shall be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the original date of manufacture of the NC Product. II. LIMITATIONS AND DETAILS OF AWS S EXPRESS WARRANTIES. A. AWS windows and doors are manufactured to certain specifications and ratings (including air and water infiltration and structural performance). The performance of installed windows and doors can and will change over time due to environmental conditions, installation technique, maintenance, normal wear and tear and other factors beyond AWS s control. The initial ratings and specifications are furnished solely to assist the purchaser in comparing products at the time of purchase and are not meant to warrant or guarantee specific field performance at those ratings or specifications over the life of the product. B. AWS will not be liable for, and none of the above warranties apply to or cover problems, costs or losses caused by, arising from, or related to, any of the following: 1. Improper installation, including failure to follow manufacturer s guidelines and/or failure to install in conformance with accepted construction practices or applicable building codes; 2. Improper or inadequate flashing, or other defects in construction; 3. Any size units having any dimensions greater than those listed in AWS s standard catalog; 4. Installation of products in applications or environmental conditions above certified performance levels or exceeding design standards; 5. Any AWS products installed in any face barrier system or exterior insulation finish system using synthetic stuccos, unless the Purchaser proves that there is an effectively engineered system for the control and drainage of water or moisture vapor; 6. Installation other than vertically (slope glazing); 5. Any AWS products installed in any face barrier system or exterior insulation finish system using synthetic stuccos, unless the Purchaser proves that there is an effectively engineered system for the control and drainage of water or moisture vapor; 6. Installation other than vertically (slope glazing); 7. Excessive humidity, condensation or frost on exposed surfaces (NOTE: condensation or frost on exposed surfaces is not a defect, but is a result of excessive humidity); 22
8. Obstructions of air flow to products, including draperies or storm panels; 9. Scratches, imperfections or blemishes that do not impair the integrity of the unit, or were not caused by AWS, or which are not discernable within the central viewing area at a distance greater than 6 feet or outside the central viewing area at distance greater than 12 feet, when viewed at 90 degrees under normal daylight conditions; 10. After market tints, films or coatings applied to glass surfaces; 11. Door warpage of less than _ as measured across the diagonals; 12. Weathering or wood discoloration; 13. Painting or staining of vinyl parts or weather-strip; 14. Variance in color, grain or texture, and normal wear or discoloration of interior or exterior finishes; 15. Discoloration or weathering of hardware finishes; 16. Loss of functionality of hardware (except for seacoast hardware) in highly corrosive environments, including but not limited to locations within two miles of salt water and any home located in the state of Hawaii; 17. Power washing, or any abuse, misuse, or alteration of any product; 18. Exposure to chemicals, chemical fumes or other corrosive substance or corrosive environments; 19. Stress cracks or other problems due to stress or strain due to building movement or settlement; 20. Glass breakage; 21. Screens (NOTE: Screens are intended solely as protection from insects and are not intended to provide safety protection or to prevent falling through an open window.) 22. Any air or water infiltration/damage on non-factory mulled or non-aws setup units; 23. Any non-aws product or component unless specifically identified herein; 24. Damage that occurs during delivery by someone other than AWS; 25. Damage as a result of normal wear and tear; 26. Natural causes and/or natural disasters, including tornadoes, hurricanes, typhoons or hurricane or typhoon conditions; 27. Acts of God, war or civil unrest. C. Your AWS product may contain inert gas, intended to improve the thermal performance of the product. However, the best manufacturing techniques cannot guarantee that the initial fill rate of inert gas will be maintained during the product s lifetime and AWS makes no such guarantee. If the product is fitted with a capillary tube, it must be treated as if it is entirely air filled. AWS does not guarantee the presence of inert gas or any thermal performance related to inert gas. D. This warranty is effective as of December 1, 2007. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that may vary by state or country. III. WARRANTY RESOLUTION. Except as otherwise provided, in the event the product fails to conform to the express warranties described above within the stated time period, First Purchaser s sole and exclusive remedy is that AWS will, at AWS s sole option and discretion, either repair or provide replacement product or part for defective materials or refund the original purchase price or original catalog list price of the defective product or part thereof. Current design may be substituted for the original. If the remedy selected is replacement of defective products or parts thereof, AWS will pay for the freight to deliver the replacement materials to the place where the defective products or parts thereof were first delivered from AWS s factory. Any freight or delivery charges beyond that destination will be First Purchaser s responsibility. In no event shall AWS be responsible to pay for any handling labor, removal, disassembly, assembly, refinishing, or installation costs. Provision of replacement parts does not extend the warranted time period for any product. IV. NO INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL AWS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, IN- DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAM- AGES OR LOSSES. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AMOUNT DUE HEREUNDER BE IN EXCESS OF THE DEFECTIVE UNIT S PURCHASE PRICE, WHETHER THE CLAIM IS FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY OR NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW FOR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITA- TIONS OF INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES OR LOSSES, SO THIS LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. V. NO IMPLIED WARRANTIES. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT ALLOWED BY THE LAW, THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES SET FORTH HEREIN ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND (EXCEPT THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF TITLE), INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANT- ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE, AND ALL SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE HEREBY DIS- CLAIMED AND EXCLUDED BY AWS. THE DURATION AND TERMS OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY THAT IS NOT EFFEC- TIVELY DISCLAIMED BY THIS PARAGRAPH SHALL BE THE SAME AS THE DURATION AND TERMS OF AWS S EXPRESS WARRANTIES DISCUSSED ABOVE. HOWEVER, SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. VI. RESPONSIBILITIES OF FIRST PURCHASER. Any First Purchaser seeking remedies under this limited warranty must notify AWS, in writing, within 30 days after discovering a possible non-conformity or possible defect in any NC Products, and before beginning any permanent repair. This written notice should describe the possible non-conformity and must include the date the NC Products were installed. In addition, immediately upon discovering any possible non-conformity or defect in any NC Products, the First Purchaser must make any temporary repairs or take such other actions as may be necessary to prevent additional loss or damage. In addition, any First Purchaser seeking remedies under this limited warranty must allow an AWS agent, if so requested by AWS, to enter any property on which the NC Products are installed, to inspect any such possible non-conformity or possible defect. The failure of First Purchaser to provide written notice or access to property as described above may, at AWS s sole discretion, void and/or waive any responsibilities AWS may have to First Purchaser under this limited warranty. NO ONE IS AUTHORIZED TO EXPAND OR CHANGE THESE WRITTEN WARRANTIES If you wish to make a warranty claim, contact the AWS distributor in your area or call or write: AMERICAN WEATHER-SEAL COMPANY 1400 Dairy Lane Orrville, OH 44667-2505 Telephone: 800-358-2954 / Facsimile: 800-432-1509 23
WHAT YOu RE LOOKING FOR. At AWS, our goal is excellence combined with affordability. Whether it s vinyl products for your new dream home or your remodeling project, you ll always get a superior level of performance and beauty. American Weather Seal 1400 Dairy Lane Orrville, OH 44667 Phone:1-800-358-2954 Fax:1-800-432-1509 www.americanweatherseal.com 2007 American Weather Seal. We reserve the right to change product specifications without notice. Photography may not represent current American Weather Seal product features and options. AWS-200-11/07