Frames
All TRACO frames are extruded using only premium virgin vinyl. NOT REGRIND - Which is recycled vinyl that has dirt and other particles that weaken the integrity of the material - Some manufacturer use this as a way to decrease costs - delivering the unknowing homeowner an inferior product.
Both the Frame and sash components are firmed with a multi-chambered hollow weld design! Not only does this add incredible strength to the unit, but also creates several Air Space Cavities that work together to increase insulating value!
Meeting rail interlocks seal the two sashes together in the closed position, limiting air flow and increasing efficiency.
Fusion welded sashes & frames transform vinyl extrusions into a solid, one piece design! This eliminates water or air from penetrating the corners of the units and strengthens the overall structure of the product!
Glass
All TRACO frames incorporate 1/8” (7/8"insulated) double strength glass panes. NOT SINGLE STRENGTH - Which is only 1/16” thick - Some manufacturers use this as a way to decrease costs - delivering the unknowing homeowner an inferior product.
Every piece of insulated glass utilizes frost guard warm edge spacer technology! Not only does this reduce the chance of condensation, but also significantly reduces heat or cold from traveling through the glass!
*Insulated (or Double Pane) Glass consists of two layers of glass, which are sealed together with air or gas between the two layers.
- METAL REINFORCED MEETING RAIL
- FULL WIDTH INTERLOCK
- MULTI-CAVITY VINYL EXTRUDED DESIGN
- DOUBLE STRENGTH THICK GLASS
- TWO LOCKS ON ALL SIZE DOUBLE HUNG UNITS
- FUSION WELDED FRAMES & SASHES
- TWO NIGHT LATCHES ON ALL DOUBLE HUNG UNITS
- ALUMINUM EXTRUDED FRAME SCREEN
Safety Upgrade Option
“View-Safe” Tempered Glass
View-safe tempered glass is heated to 1200 degrees then cooled suddenly with jet blasts of air. This process strengthen the internal properties of the glass 4-5 more than normal.
Glass that eliminates potential injuries from accidental broken glass cannot cut you, breaks into blunt edge pieces glass that resists breakage 4 times more than regular glass – takes quite a beating that makes lots of noise which deters intruders.
Glass that can withstand impacts of up to 24,000 pounds – 12 tons – per square inch. Glass that adds strength to your window units tempered glass – the right decision for your home! |
“Low E Argon” Glass
Low-E is an ultra thin metallic coating on or in the glass that stops In fared Light (basically heat) from passing through the glass thereby reflecting heat back to its source.
In the summer, Low E Glass, keeps the home cooler and decreases running time of your air conditioner by deflecting the sun’s heat. In the winter, heat generated from your furnace is kept in the house, allowing your furnace to maintain the perfect temperature.
Argon is a clear, odorless slow moving gas that is sealed between two pieces of glass in order to reduce overall transfer of heat between the inside and outside of the glass.
No matter what the temperature is, Argon slows the movement of heat when it enters the internal chamber of the glass, trapping it and often preventing it from transferring to the other side. This helps heating and cooling units work at their optimal performance levels.
TRACO's Low E Argon Glass yields a U factor of .24 (Center of glass) exceedingly below the ENERGY STAR® Guideline.
Heat Mirror
Heat Mirror is a Low E coated film product suspended inside an insulating glass unit. The result is a triple unit with two airs paces without the weight of triple insulating glass and with far superior insulating and shading performance.
Improved Comfort: keeps the interior glass temperature near room temperature, reducing drafts and chilly spots near windows
Reduced Fabric Fading: Heat Mirror insulating glass blocks 99.5% of the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation, helping resist fading and retain their original color up to three times longer than fabrics behind clear single pane glass.
Noise Control: insulates against unwanted sound transmission better than ordinary double -pane windows.
Krypton is clear, odorless gas that has better thermal performance than argon and is particularly useful when the space between glazing's must be thinner than normally desired (as is triple layer units) to reduce overall transfer of heat between the inside and outside of the glass.
No matter what the temperature is, Krypton slows the movement of heat when it enters either of the internal chambers of the glass, often trapping it and preventing it from transferring to the other side. This helps heating/cooling unit work to their optimal performance levels.
TRACO’s Heat Mirror with Krypton Glass yields an R-Value of nearly .10 (center of glass) far exceeding ENERGY STAR® guidelines in all climate zones.
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