FEATURES OF A POLARIS WINDOW
Volume of outside air passing into a building is measured in cubic feet per minute. The maximum air leakage rate allowed by FGIA is .30 cfm/ft2. The lower the air leakage rate, the better a product is at keeping air out. Our windows are proven to be virtually air tight with air infiltration ratings as low as .01. They perform up to 30 times better than competitors.
Does the window feature multi weather-stripping?
Is the window custom-made to fit your home?
Meeting rails have continuous Over/Under Interlock?
Polaris
Continuous Interlock
Meeting rails join with continuous over/under interlock.
Condensation and air filtration are reduced.
Competitors notch-out lock area, sacrificing performance.
Competitors
Polaris
True Sloped Sill
Rain runs off sill away from home - no weep holes to clog.
Poor design filters run-off through extrusion, out weep holes, causing clogs.
Competitors
Maintenance Free Vinyl
Vinyl formulation stays smooth and color fast.
Vinyl performs as well or better than framing
materials like wood or aluminum when measuring
the rate of heat flow.
More Distinctive Features
Intercept® “warm-edge” glass spacer system.
Tilt-in sash locks - safe cleaning inside home.
Limit locks - secure partial opening.
Heavy duty cam sash locks - secure, air tight.
Lift rails are part of sash extrusion, not snapped on.
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Our Windows have Clean, Welded Corners, No Gaps.
Reduces air and water infiltration.
Clean look from inside the home.
Many competitors have compound cuts that let air and water into home, show seams and gaps.
Competitors
Polaris
Separate Extrusion Design for Window Head
Our window has twice as much sash/frame overlap.
Prevents air infiltration.
Cleaner look from inside the home.
Competitors
Polaris
Screen Frame
Each window includes screen with an extruded frame.
Extruded frames are 7X stronger than roll formed.
Spline installed inside for protection against UV rays.
Their exterior spline degrades w/ UV exposure.
Competitors
Polaris
Glazing Bead
Seals & secures glass into sash.
Ours has a thick double wall.
Competitor has a thin single wall.
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