Weather Shield Offers Aluminum-clad Wood Windows and Patio Doors

Weather Shield Windows & Doors offers Signature Series aluminum-clad wood windows and patio doors. (Double Hung shown.)

Weather Shield Windows & Doors has entered a new market segment with the launch of its Signature Series aluminum-clad wood windows and patio doors. A mid-priced product line, the complete Signature Series is now available, including casement, awning, picture, double hung, sliding, direct-set and specialty-shaped windows, as well as hinged and sliding patio doors.

The Signature Series features the latest innovations in foundational technology from Weather Shield: TriCore Frame technology and the Symmetry Balance System. TriCore frame technology on the Signature Series’ casements, awnings and select picture windows delivers improved structural performance, eliminates water infiltration and reduces weathering. The technology combines highly moisture-resistant materials, a fusion-welded sub frame, and multi-chamber sub frame components to achieve new levels of the energy efficiency and thermal performance.

The Signature Series double hungs are among only a few in the industry to achieve a Class 3 AAMA rating because of Weather Shield’s exclusive Symmetry Balance System, which ensures superior air and water performance and virtually effortless operation.

The Signature Series offers many appealing standard offerings as well as several upgrade options for a more tailored window and door package. Interiors are available in standard pine or optional character alder. Both can be factory-finished in four stain finishes: Clear Satin, Fruitwood, Chestnut, Golden Oak; painted with white latex; or primed for finishing at the jobsite. To complement these finishes, hardware is available in white, tan, brushed nickel and rustic bronze.

The durable aluminum-clad exteriors are offered in seven popular colors: white, cameo, tan, desert tan, Hartford green, craftsman bronze and brick red. Matching exterior trim can be ordered in several profiles, including 1-inch aluminum brickmould, 3 1/2-inch aluminum flat casing, aluminum K-style casing, SnapFit casing, SnapFit Bead Casing, SnapFit (three back bands) and SnapFit (three sill noses).

For added charm, homeowners can add grilles to the Signature Series. Available options are removable wood grilles, 5/8-inch flat and 11/16-inch sculptured grilles in the Airspace, and 7/8-inch and 1 3/8-inch simulated divided lites.

The Signature Series is available with many energy-efficient glazing choices, such as Zo-e-shield 5, Zo-e-shield 5 Extreme, Zo-e-shield 6, Zo-e-shield 7, Zo-e-shield Safeguard, Zo-e-shield Safeguard Certified or Insul Low E2 with argon-gas-filled airspaces.