Demo - Casement

Question 1

What is rare about our Insignia and the first thing we mention?

Answer 1

That we codesigned it with Associated Materials, a relationship we’ve had with them since our inception.

Question 2

What are the three components we had to have as a part of our Insignia?

Answer 2

1. To look exactly like wood, so that you’re not sacrificing the wood look.
2. Maintenance freedom. No sanding, staining, painting. Impervious to water damage.
3. We didn’t want to just meet or barely exceed energy star guidelines, we wanted to crush them.

Question 3

Screen materials?

Answer 3

Rolled aluminum, stainless steel rivers, better view screen.

Question 5

What is the coating on our hardware? Why?

Answer 5

Powdered zinc, so the oils on your fingertips will never tarnish it.

Question 6

What are the pivot/action bars made out of?

Answer 6

410 marine grade stainlesss. Thick gauge.

Question 7

Why are reverse locks important?

Answer 7

Energy Star released a study saying that even a 1/16th inch gap in a window can bleed huge amounts of energy (equivalent to a brick missing from your wall).

Question 8

How many layers of weather stripping? What material? How are they attached?

Answer 8

3 layers of silicon bulbs attached with tongue in groove.

Question 9

What is the exterior style of our Insignia called? Why is it important?

Answer 9

European reverse bevel, which adds depth and dimension, shadow lines.