Aluminum Windows Preserve Looks of Landmark Buildings

Wausau 8300 and 9250 Series windows have helped achieve modern performance and preserve the look of landmark buildings.

For more than 30 years, Custom Window by Wausau 8300 and 9250 Series windows have helped achieve modern performance and preserve the look of landmark buildings. As part of its continual product improvement, Wausau updated and enhanced these aluminum windows.

These products were tested and recertified to meet AW Architectural Performance Class requirements set by the North American Fenestration Standard AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440-11 (NAFS). The standard includes criteria for air, water and structural performance. In addition, Wausau expanded the available battery of test reports on these products to include acoustic performance, thermal transmittance and condensation resistance, which are considerations in modernization projects.

Custom Window by Wausau 8300 Series fixed, project-in or project-out casements, awnings and hopper vents feature true divided lites (TDLs). All were tested to meet AAMA AW-100, including AAMA 910-16 lifecycle testing to 4,000 operating cycles, with supplemental thermal cycling.

Wausau also tested floating vent and fixed floating vent configurations, achieving an AAMA AW-40 Performance Class rating at full AW gateway vent size of 15 square feet. All units passed 12-pound water tests, including the floating vent and fixed floating vent.

Custom Window by Wausau 9250 self-balancing double-hung windows with TDLs were recertified to a NAFS AW-40 Performance Class rating. Without TDLs, the units achieved an AW-80 rating. Both units also passed the lifecycle testing to 4,000 operating cycles.

Custom Window by Wausau’s products are designed to match the details of steel replica windows, true divided lite muntin grids and era-appropriate color combinations. Custom profiles can be designed for panning, perimeter framing or muntins, including panning systems with T mullions to echo existing profiles.

Wausau’s project teams work with architects, building teams and presiding historic districts to assist in obtaining necessary aesthetic and performance approvals, associated tax credits and long-term objectives. Custom Window by Wausau windows and doors are backed with a warranty of up to 10 years.