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Buy a window company, not just a name. THE BES T WINDOW MANUFAC TURER MAY NOT BE THE BIGGES T NAME Joseph Pupa Sr. began providing quality building materials to the community in 1938. He believed that superior customer service and employee values should be the focus for building his company’s reputation. With the strength built on those values, he passed the torch to his son, Joseph Pupa, Jr. Now, three generations have grown up in the business, with Joseph Pupa III having led our company since 2000, keeping the values stronger than ever. Interstate Home Improvement Company, 1942
As proof of our long-standing reputation of customer service and satisfaction, we’ve built a company of employees determined to earn and keep your business. In the unlikely event you should ever have a problem, rest assured we’ll be around – we own our corporate buildings, equipment and trucks. We’ve remained strong through the Great Depression and every recession since, turned down hundreds of inquiries and offers to sell to larger firms, take an earnest approach to business, and reinvest profits where they belong . . . back into our products, facilities and services.
Joseph J. Pupa Jr. 1950
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Interstate Building Materials, Inc. is the parent company of Interstate Window & Door Company.
The History of Interstate The Future of Windows: CompositWood The Replacement Advantage Superior Energy Efficiency CompositWood Idea Gallery CompositWood Window Styles Glass Options
Our Environment & Energy Efficiencies Frame & Grid Options Hardware Options
1986 Interstate donated windows used in the Restoration Pavilion of the Statue of Liberty National Monument
Grand Opening, June 1963
OUR V ISION IS To Provide a Superior Customer E xperience Many companies promise quality but don’t have the talent, experience or qualified dealer installers to deliver it. We’re different - we only sell through qualified dealers, who are encouraged to participate in our Ethics, Product and Sales Training programs. We help ensure the people who work on your home will arrive with the skills necessary to do the very best installation. We consistently maintain an experienced workforce. Longevity of many employees at Interstate exceeds decades and generations, insuring the experience of our staff. We know the value of treating customers and employees with honesty and integrity. Integrity and honesty are more than just words – it’s how we run our company every day.
To Listen and Respond Our reputation has been built on our persistance in working with our customers to complete their projects from start to finish. In fact, our future depends on it. We will treat you with personal respect and do our best to ensure you are fully satisfied with our windows and project experience.
To Build only the Best Products - “10 0 % MADE IN AMER IC A” Interstate was the first window company to launch a vinyl window for the new construction market, and the first to offer a snap-on j-channel. Now we are the first to launch a full line of CompositWood® windows, our premier window line which combines the most advanced frame material and insulated glass packages in the industry to deliver the best energy performance, operation and durability. We outsource very few components so we can control quality and delivery times. For example, we build our own cutting edge insulated glass units, grids, screens and specialty angle shaped windows in-house. CompositWood windows are manufactured by a proven company that builds products engineered to last a lifetime and beyond.
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CompositWood, the next generation of windows, is a revolutionary material blended with timeless design that surpasses the ambitions of even the most well known window manufacturers.
Why Composit Wood?
RE VOLU TIONARY
Nothing defines a home like the elegance and warmth of wood windows, but the maintenance problems and expenses associated with wood are simply overwhelming. Metal and vinyl clad wood windows were only partial solutions. In the industry-wide pursuit of window excellence, CompositWood is the answer.
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WHAT IS Composit Wood ®? CompositWood blends the elegant appearance of a true wood window with the maintenance freedom of vinyl, the strength of metal, cutting edge energy saving and operational features into a beautiful and durable window system. Frames and sashes are made from a proprietary mix of specialty polymer and acrylic resins, creating an “engineered composite”, super tough, solid core material. A permanent color surface technology called “SuperCap™” is fused to the core materials during the extrusion process. The result is an extremely durable, weatherable and fade resistant product that is far superior to other window framing materials.
O P T I O NAL I N T ER I O R V EN EER
Solid Core
SUPER C AP
D UR ALI T E ™ SPACER
CompositWood provides the warmth of a finely milled wood window without the problems associated with wood.
E XCLUSIVE SUPERC AP™ SURFACE TECHNOLOGY BE AU TIFUL
SuperCap provides a permanent pre-finished surface that performs in the harshest of weather conditions. A lifetime of virtually no-maintenance benefits, this tough, capped surface protects against fading from ultraviolet light exposure, erosion, chalking and cracking to keep windows and doors looking good over time. The cap brings protective ingredients to the profile surface, where they provide superior weathering performance. Also, the SuperCap surface layer is integral and fusionbonded into the profile.
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CompositWood Windows Make Good Sense. ®
Advanced Technology ProvideS Superior Energy- Efficiency, Comfort and Durability CompositWood Windows offer superior performance because they combine the latest in composite material technology with the best performing glass options. The CompositWood material combines the beauty of wood with superior, rot-proof durability and nomaintenance attributes of vinyl. It’s a superior insulator compared to fiberglass, wood or aluminum. Combine this advanced material with the highest performing glazing, and you get greater energy savings, comfort, and durability over the long run. • Thermally superior composite material reduces energy-transfer better than wood, vinyl, fiberglass, and aluminum • More energy-efficiency means greater savings on monthly heating & cooling costs • Available with highest-performance glass system for maximum savings • Surpasses ENERGY STAR® energy performance criteria • CompositWood windows have multiple weather-strip paths with a unique beveled compression-sealed sash and jambs designed to reduce air infiltration • More comfort - without air drafts you stay warmer in Winter, cooler in Summer • Classic wood window design enhances the value and beauty of your home - inside and out • Premium performance hardware ensures easy cleaning and operation
W E AT H ERAB I LI T Y CompositWood consists of a proprietary blended material that provides the beauty of wood with the weatherability and low maintenance advantages of a composite. The outer shell is bonded to the solid composite core during extrusion for superior strength and durability.
S O L I D B E A M D E FL E C T I O N Inches of deflection in 1.5” x 1.5” solid beam with 250 lbs. applied across a 24” span
4.8
2.7 1.8
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WOOD
H O L LO W V I N Y L
RESIN WOOD FIBERGL ASS CO M P O S I T E
M oisture A bsorption BY W E I G H T 77%
2%
<.05% CO M P O S I T W O O D
WOOD
<.05%
FIBERGL ASS
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IMPERVIOUS TO MOIS TURE, ROT AND INSEC T FREE CompositWood® can’t absorb moisture so your windows will be rot and insect-free forever. They are also impervious to salt air and corrosion making CompositWood windows an ideal solution for coastal environments.
M AT E R I A L LOSS D U E TO FU N G A L D E C AY 66%
SUPERIOR S TRENGTH AND DUR ABILIT Y 11%
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0% CO M P O S I T W O O D
WOOD Treated Pine
WOOD Untreated Pine
601
0%
FIBERGL ASS
H O L LO W V I N Y L
S CR E W R E T E N T I O N Pounds per inch before failure
587 478
149 118
CO M P O S I T W O O D
WOOD (P I N E )
C E L LU L A R PVC
H O L LO W VINYL
FIBERGL ASS
113
RESIN WOOD -FIBER CO M P O S I T E
With CompositWood windows you will never have to worry about cracking, peeling, chipping, flaking or chalking. Your windows will withstand virtually any climate and have exceeded industry standards in structural stability and heat resistance testing. In independent lab testing, CompositWood is 2.7 times stiffer than hollow PVC, and as measured by screw retention, CompositWood is over 500% more secure than fiberglass and 400% better than hollow vinyl.
Composit wood Stacks Up ®
DESIGNED TO L AS T CompositWood® is an engineered material that provides superior performance on many levels. Because of it’s unique solid core structure encapsulated with a rigid pre-finished SuperCap™ surface, it has the lowest thermal conductivity compared to other typical window frame materials. CompositWood can be chemically or fusion welded to create superior, weather-proof joints unlike fiberglass, aluminum or wood that require mechanical fastening and sealants that can fail over time. And because of its chemical makeup, the material is readily recyclable for future reuse.
COMPARE COMPOSIT WOOD TO OTHER WINDOW MATERIAL S VINYL Lowest Material Thermal Conductivity (as defined by K-value)
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Best Overall Window Energy-Efficiency*
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Impervious to Moisture, Rot, Insects
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7
Water Absorption (absorbs less than 1% of weight)
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7
Corrosion-Proof Material
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Chemically or Heat Welded Corners for Superior Weatherproof Joints
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Non-Painted Finish Durability
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Superior Screw Retention
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Recyclable
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WO O D
FI B ER G L A SS
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ALUM I N UM
7 7
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7 7
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*Comparison of NFRC U-factor and material K-value † If painted surface is removed, underlying material degrades
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And Lives Up To A Promise E x treme ENERGY EFFICIEN cy With high thermal performance values, CompositWood速 windows far exceed Energy Star criteria. Our products are AAMA and NFRC certified, then independently 3rd party verified to further ensure they meet or exceed industry structural and energy efficiency standards. While many window manufacturers strive to achieve Energy Star heat transfer U-factor qualification, CompositWood windows can more than DOUBLE the Energy Star U-factor insulating efficiency value of the most extreme northern climate, and exceed by over FOUR TIMES the Energy Star U-factor window insulating qualification for the southern climate zone . CompositWood: Extreme energy efficiency today that exceeds energy saving qualifications into the future.
.60
.15
.25
Energy Star U-Factor Qualification Criteria by Climate Zone
Casement Standard
.35
Casement Fuel Saver Special
.20
.32
S outh - C entral
.25
N O rthern
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N O rth CEN T R AL
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S outhern
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Double Hung Fuel Saver Special
.50
Double Hung Standard
Lower is Better
.24
.16
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CompositWood Thermal Test Ratings - U-Factor T H ER M AL CO N D U C T I V I T Y ( K-VALU E)
En e r g y St a r C l i m a t e Zo n e M a p
Composit Wood has: 62% lower heat transfer value than pine 69 % lower heat transfer value than hollow vinyl 77% lower heat transfer value than fiberglass 450 0 % lower heat transfer value than aluminum
Lower is Better
1,643.o
1.60
1.18
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FIBERGL ASS
CO M P O S I T W O O D
WOOD (PINE)
.36 U FAC TO R : M e a s u r e s t h e r a t e o f w i n d o w h e a t t r a ns f e r. T h e l o w e r t h e U Va l u e , t h e b e t te r t h e window insulates.
RIGID PVC (VINYL)
.96 ENERGY STAR was created to help consumers easily identify products that save energy and money, and help protect the environment.
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THE BENEFITS OF COMPOSIT WOOD »
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Air tight - exceptionally low air infiltration ratings
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High thermal performance to lower heating and cooling bills
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Stronger than vinyl or fiberglass
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Impact resistant
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Less expansion & contraction
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Impervious to moisture and rot
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Insect free
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Beautiful, durable finishes
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Better screw retention
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Virtually maintenance free
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Structural solid core insulating property
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Salt air proof
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Retains dimensional tolerances
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Energy Star certified
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Lifetime warranty
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WIND OW S T YLES
Tilt-In Double-Hung T I LT DIRECTION
• Classic wood window designed frame and sash for added elegance • Solid core frame and sash for superior thermal performance
INSIDE
OUTSIDE
• True sloped sill for fast water run-off and easy cleaning • Draftblocker™ off-set compression sash design for air-tight seal and added security. Rate of air infiltration - (0.05 cfm/ft2) with minimal operating force • Light Lift™ balances for easy opening and closing. • Integral off-set balance pockets and multiple weather-strip paths to reduce air infiltration • Tripled-secured sash & frame corners: mortise & tenon or biscuit joined, chemically fusion-welded, stainless-steel screw fastened • Tilt in sashes for easy cleaning from inside your home
Fig. A
LIGHT- LIF T ™ Window Sash Balance System CompositWood double-hung windows are built with the Light-Lift Window Sash Balance System for maximum ease of use when opening either sash. Unlike weighted sashes, Light-Lift ensures consistent, easy-to-manage tension whether opening or closing. Because it is completely encased in a protective housing (see Fig. A), Light-Lift is protected from dirt and other contaminants.
Double Hung Configuration Possibilities >>
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Double Hung
Twin Double Hung
TripleDoubleHung
Double Hungs with Picture
Double Hungs with Picture & Half Round
CASEMENT
WIND OW S T YLES
Casements & Awnings
• Classic wood casement window designed frame and sash for an elegant appearance • Solid core frame and sash for superior thermal performance
INSIDE
• Draftblocker™ compression seal design and multipoint sash locking hardware for incredible air-tight performance and added security. Rate of air infiltration - (<0 .01 cfm/ft2 )
OUTSIDE AW N I N G
• Tripled-secured sash & frame corners: mortise & tenon sash, tongue & groove keyway frame, chemically fusion-welded, stainless-steel screw fastened • Aesthetically pleasing low profile folding handle, concealed hinge hardware
SWING DIRECTION
• Inside mounted weather-stripped screen system deters insects • 90° sash pivot for easy cleaning from inside your home
Casement and Awning Configuration Possibilities >>
Single Casement
Twin Casement
Casement with Picture
Casements with Half Round
Casements with Pictures
Single Awning
Twin Awning
Picture with Awnings
Half Round with Extended Legs over Awnings
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Picture Windows
• Solid core frame and sash for superior thermal performance INSIDE
• 3 picture window options to match your operating window styles: Double Hung sash, Casement sash or narrow Direct-Set design for maximum viewing and specialty shaped windows
OUTSIDE D irect S et D esign
• Tripled-secured corners: mortise & tenon/biscuit double hung frame, tongue & groove keyway casement frame, chemically fusion-welded, stainless-steel screw fastened
INSIDE
OUTSIDE S ash insert D esign
Picture Window Configuration Possibilities >>
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Single Picture
Twin Picture
Triple Picture
Twin Stacked
Half Round with Extended Legs
Triangle
Trapezoid
Hexagon
Octagon
WIND OW S T YLES
Bays & Bows B AY S T R U C T U R E
• 3/4” #1 Eastern White Pine struts allow for unlimited angles from 0 to 55 degrees on bows. • 3/4” #1 Eastern White Pine end jambs (has secondary cover to hide unsightly installation nails and screws) • Two interior finishes - all wood or vinyl mullions, end fillers, and stops • Unique weep system directs water away from channels • 1/4” all-threaded steel rods between struts tie head and seat boards together for added strength BOW STRUC TURE
• Foam sealant between struts for added energy efficiency • Maintenance free vinyl-clad exterior – available in white, adobe and brown.
O ptional Copper R oof
BE AUT Y SHOT
Bay & Bow Configuration Possibilities >>
Picture Bay
Picture Bay with Casements
Picture Bay with Awnings
3-Panel Bow with Casements
4-Panel Bow with Awnings
4-Panel Picture Bow
5-panel Bow with Casements
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Glass Options
All CompositWood Windows far exceed ENERGY STAR® requirements.
Incredible Thermal Values!
S tandard Climaguard® Low E Glass Argon Gas Fill Clear Glass
• Double Pane with Truseal’s Duralite™ Spacer • 7/8” insulated assembly with Climaguard Low E glass and Argon gas in the chamber
• *U-factor:
.25 - Double Hung .24 - Casement, Awning
Fuel Saver™ • Triple Pane with Truseal’s Duralite™ Spacer Climaguard Low E Glass Argon Gas Fill Clear Glass Argon Gas Fill Climaguard Low E Glass
• 1” insulated assembly with 2 panes of Climaguard Low E glass and Argon gas in both chambers
• *U-factor:
.19 - Double Hung .16 - Casement, Awning
Fuel Saver Plus™ • Triple Pane with Truseal’s Duralite™ Spacer • 1” insulated assembly with 2 panes of
Climaguard Low E glass, Krypton gas in one chamber and Argon gas in the other chamber
• *U-factor: Climaguard Low E Glass Krypton Gas Fill
.17 - Double Hung .15 - Casement/Awning
Clear Glass Argon Gas Fill Climaguard Low E Glass
Fuel Saver Plus™ Special • Triple Pane with Truseal’s Duralite™ Spacer • 1” insulated assembly with 2 panes of Climaguard Low E glass, Krypton gas in both chambers
• *U-factor:
.16 - Double Hung .14 - Casement/Awning
O ve r a l l i n s u l a t e d g l a s s t h i c k n e s s r a n g e s f r o m 3/4” to 1”. * U Fa c to r : M e a s u r e s h o w w e l l a w i n d o w p r e ve n t s h e a t f r o m e s c a p i n g . T h e l o w e r t h e U Va l u e , t h e b e t te r t h e w i n d o w is a t ke e p i n g h e a t i n a n d t h e m o r e e f f i c i e n t i t is .
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Environment & Energy Efficiencies
OUR COMMITMENT Our products and processes emphasize energy savings – and that means we consume less energy to minimize the CO2 released into our environment. Our buildings save energy by utilizing in-floor radiant heating during off-peak energy hours and by using motion controlled lighting. Our processes conserve resources – like filtering and re-using glass wash water for glass rinsing, and recycling our vinyl and glass scrap created during the fabrication process. And of course we have a recycling program for metals, cardboard and paper.
Interstate belongs to a voluntary energy cooperative that monitors and helps reduce electrical energy usage during times of peak demand. We are helping to protect our community from blackouts, to keep energy rates stable and to help the environment by reducing reliance on peaking power plants. Our business focus stays within 250 miles of our production facility to minimize transportation energy. And lastly, we had implemented many of these conservation measures decades before the term “green” became popular.
DUR ALITE™ SPACER Duralite Spacer insulates the edge of glass better than a solid foam or metal spacer. Duralite is hollow, trapping air for maximum thermal performance. CompositWood windows have been designated as “Envirosealed” windows through the use of the Duralite™ Insulated Glass Spacer System, which saves energy, saves money and helps to save the environment.
Encapsulated Desiccant: A protected layer of concentrated drying agent to prolong life Bondline Adhesive: Durable moisture resistant adhesive for prolonged UV & water exposure
Structural Spacer: Contains NO metal but uses a polycarbonate spacer element
3-sided Continuous Moisture Barrier: Impermeable to gas and water vapor Insulating Chambers: Pillows of air reduce energy loss through the spacer
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Frame Color, Grid & Decorative Glass Options I n S tock Paint Colors
COLOR CHOICEs INSIDE AND OUT
I n t e r s t a t e’ s s t a t e - o f - t h e - a r t p a i n t r o o m .
Adobe
Bronze
Inside, select solid SuperCap ® white (lifetime warranty) or CompositWood’s clear pine veneer that can be stained or painted to suit your needs. Outside, choose from solid SuperCap white or twelve in stock factory painted colors, over 50 special order colors, and virtually unlimited custom matched colors (15-year paint warranty).
Earthtone - 72
Black - 211
Green - 29
Champagne - 80
Wedgewood Blue - 535
Gray - 81
Brick Red - 120
Brown - 905
Cream - 2004
Cranberry
Decorative Glass adds style Sometimes a home demands a more expressive level of design. Talk to your CompositWood dealer about the many specialty decorative glass options like beveled glass, leaded glass, or custom grids between glass.
Grid options
New Construction option
Grids bring a distinctive look to your home’s curb appeal. Grids Between Glass (GBG) afford easy cleaning. Applied Surface Grids (ASG) are permanently adhered to the glass panes inside and out and are designed to look like a true multi-
paned window. Picture Framed Removable Grids (RG) offer the look of an ASG on the interior, yet allow you to remove the grids Picture Framed for easy cleaning. Removable Grids
Flat White GBG
Brass GBG
Wood ASG/RG
Colonial Contour White GBG
CompositWood windows are available for new construction application. Extension Jambs are made in finished white, primed pine and clear pine and can be painted or stained.
Colonial Contour White ASG/ RG * Due to printing limitations, all colors and finishes shown are approximate.
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Hardware Options
BUILT TOUGH The CompositWood window comes standard with the industry’s finest hardware system. The operators, locks, and hinges have all been developed to work together to meet or exceed maximum performance requirements. It is the strongest, most attractive, easiest operating and highest performing hardware in today’s market. C asement/Awning W indow Cranks
D ouble H ung A pplied H andle
D ouble H ung C A M LO CK S
White
White
Adobe Brushed Pewter Brown Brushed Polished Nickel Brass Brass
Adobe C A S E M E N T/AW N I N G LO CK S
Brushed Nickel
Pewter
Brown
Brushed Brass
Cherr y stained CompositWood Double Hung with Adobe cam lock
Polished Brass
* Due to printing limitations, all colors and finishes shown are approximate.
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AFFILIATIONS The American Architectural Manufacturers Association is the source of performance standards, product certification and educational programs for the fenestration industry. www.aamanet.org. The National Fenestration Rating Council is a non-profit organization created by the window, door and skylight industry. It is comprised of manufacturers, suppliers, builders, architects and designers, specifiers, code officials, utilities and government agencies. NFRC provides consistent and accurate information to measure and compare the energy performance of window, door, or skylight products. The NFRC label rates U-factor, Solar heat gain (SHGC), Visible light transmittance (VT) and air infiltration. www.nfrc.org. ENERGY STAR was created to help consumers easily identify products, homes, and buildings that save energy and money, and help protect the environment. As the government-backed, trusted symbol for energy efficiency, the ENERGY STAR label identifies highly efficient products and designates superior energy performance in homes and buildings. ENERGY STAR qualified windows today are, on average, twice as efficient as the average window made ten years ago and can help reduce your energy bills significantly. www.energystar.gov.
Backed by a lifetime WARR ANT Y Interstate’s CompositWood® windows are lifetime warranted against defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service.
The Keystone Certification Program provides independent third party assurance that CompositWood windows meet ANSI/AAMA/ WDMA 101/IS2-97 structural specifications. All CompositWood windows with low E/argon are NFRC, Energy Star and Keystone certified. We proudly display our Gold Keystone Certification label in the head of each window, which assures that your window meets the requirements of the American National Standards Institute. www.keystonecerts.com. Vinyl Window & Door Institute, The Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc. is the trade association representing the third largest manufacturing industry in the United States, organized to meet the diverse needs of the plastics industry supply chain, including processors, machinery and equipment manufacturers, mold makers, material suppliers and end-market manufacturers. www.plasticsindustry.org.
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Interstate Window & Door Company, 2008
322 Laurel St. Pittston, Pennsylvania 18640
Manufacturing 3000 N. Township Blvd. Pittston, Pennsylvania 18640
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