Westwood
250-C: Casement, Westwood 250-A: Awning & Westwood 250-H: Hopper
Preserving Art: Larger
windows mean more natural light, saving you money. If you choose one of our
higher performing glass systems, the light is conditioned for greater comfort.
Destructive elements such as UV Rays are filtered out, which improves your
comfort and protects your flooring, furnishings and art.
Balancing: A well designed window
balances the type, size and quantity of its weather-stripping. Too much and the
door is hard to operate. Too little weather-stripping and the window works well
but does not keep out water and wind effectively.
Thermal Education II:
Aluminum is thermally stable in that it does not swell and shrink when the
temperatures or humidity levels change. The fact is that very little actual
energy is lost through the frame material but in the case of wood and vinyl
(expand and contract at high levels) MUCH energy is lost through the frame and
vent seams.
Sound Tested: The Westwood is
tested to several STC ratings. Review the list of results on our website or
contact the Sales Department and we will be happy to help locate the right
product.
Unique Glazing Selections:
Because of technological advances, a great deal of interest has been directed
at specialty glass. Products such as “self cleaning” and spectrally selective
low e glazing allow consumers to customize windows for their specific needs.
These are just two of thousands of glazing options you can choose for your
Westwood casement and awning window.
Solar Energy: Because we have
engineered our products for strength, larger sizes are possible. Huge glass
expanses not only accentuate your view but also welcome more natural light into
the room. The presence of more natural light is an immediate saving on your
energy bill.
Glare Concerns: Another added
benefit to selecting high performing glass is that glare is radically reduced,
allowing you to enjoy your view all the more. Our spectrally selective low e
glass is a great start and by adding tinted glass even more glare is repelled.
Blocking Heat/Cold:
The Westwood 250-A and 250-C windows come standard with an energy-blocking
polymer, known as a thermal break, which has been poured into each frame and vent extrusion. This
translates into fantastic energy and living comfort benefits to the owner.
Thermal Education I:
Aluminum transfers energy very easily. This has wrongly been considered a
negative trait but the fact is that very little energy is lost through the
frame material. Other window materials absorb heat and cold into the frame,
causing that material to fail prematurely. One might say that aluminum is a
more intelligent window material in that it deals with such stress in a
positive way by releasing the energy that would normally cause material failure
as it does in vinyl and wood.
Online Glass Choices:
In the Products section of our website we list several test results
with varying types of glass, from standard insulated glass to high performance
glass. This information can be helpful in determining the right glass choice
for your order.
Thick Wall Screen Frame:
The Westwood screen is constructed of heavy gauge extruded aluminum and is
pinned to the main frame with threaded barrel clips.
Welded Corners: The frame and
vent corners are joined together by using a corner key and then pressing them
hydraulically together. To make these corners even stronger we are spot welding
them.
Better Screen:
The Westwood 250-C and 250-A come standard with an extruded aluminum screen
frame. Most windows in this product category provide a roll formed frame. Not
only is roll formed aluminum softer and more susceptible to damage but it also
cannot be anodized.
Thicker Walls:
It does not take a professional to recognize the hidden engineering in each
Westwood extrusion because we have made them thicker than most, if not all,
rival windows. During operation of the window, the user will immediately
experience its sturdiness.
Easily Kept As New:
Fleetwood has published a simple set of procedures to ensure the long life
of your Fleetwood windows and doors. It is conveniently located on the Homeowners
section of our website.
Vermin Resistant: When
consideration is being made for the type of windows you want for your home;
rodents, termites and vermin (especially the human variety) are often not
factored into the decision. Invaders can easily destroy wood or vinyl but our
6063-T6 extrusions are vermin and termite resistant. The 6063-T6 designates the
aluminum alloy used in our extrusions and the tempering level.
Waterproof Installation:
To assist builders with a waterproof installation we offer an integral nail-on
fin (part of the frame extrusion). Other window factories attach a separate
add-on fin. This short cut can cause water leak issues years down the road.
Fasteners: We provide
only stainless steel installation screws so the finished product remains
attractive despite the harshest environments. Many brands save time and money
by skimping in this area. Steel fasteners are less malleable and thus easier to work
with BUT they will rust, whereas stainless steel is resistant to corrosion.
Fire Heat Resistance:
There are window and door products designed and rated to resist impingement
of actual flames but these steel framed products are limited in function and
design. Aluminum doors and windows offer great performance and style and
actually help maintain wall integrity during a fire. The real enemy, which
often incinerates houses, is heat or flying embers. Typical residential windows
(wood or vinyl) are quickly damaged by heat and embers whereas our extruded
aluminum retains its form at over 1000 degrees Fahrenheit thereby protecting
your home.
Security Benefits:
Because Fleetwood endeavors to make its products better instead of cheaper, we
can provide specialty products that others should not. The best glass for
high-security is laminated glass. It is two sheets of glass sandwiched to a
polyvinyl interlayer, just like your car windshield, which must withstand
severe impact for your safety. Unless our competitors have an operating system
equal to Fleetwood, they should not attempt this heavier glass.
Hurricane Glazing:
The Westwood is offered with factory glazed hurricane resistant
glass. This specialty glazing is made with a thicker interlayer than standard
laminated glass. This interlayer was designed to resist a wood missile
impacting at 50’ per second.
Noise Control:
Some homes are located in areas where the ambient sounds are wanted. In some
cases however, exterior noises such as traffic are best if kept out. To
accommodate these situations, we offer all of our products with sound abatement
glazing.
Stainless Steel Lever:
The standard multi-point lever is constructed of stainless steel. Most of our
competitors save a few dollars and use corrodible materials for their latch.
Special Anodizing:
In recent years anodizing has become more widely requested and for good reason.
It is a rich, contemporary looking finish that is very resilient to handling
and weathering damage. We offer several different earth tone colors, ranging
from black to clear.
Unique Paint Colors:
The Westwood is available in two stock paint finishes: Clear Anodize and Dark
Bronze Anodize. We do, however, encourage custom colors so feel empowered to
select a color that best fits the design of your home.
Extended Warranty:
For general applications where regular maintenance of your windows is
expected, our standard anodize finishing is an excellent choice for durability
purposes. However, for those who may not be able to provide as strict a regime of
maintenance, we strongly recommend Edge Armor. It is a finish procedure option that
involves total fabrication of your products BEFORE painting so all edges
are armored with the same protective finish as the rest of the
window. This significantly reduces the
amount of required maintenance and extends the finish warranty to 10
years! Please note that this feature is
only offered if the Westwood is not thermally broken.
Custom Configurations:
One of the features of the Westwood is its flexibility. We can create a
window-wall that contains several different window types. For example, imagine
a wall with fixed lites, an awning and casement and at the very top, two hopper
windows.
Custom Hinges: Each operable
vent is connected to the mainframe with our proprietary designed, surface
mounted butt hinges. Each hinge is constructed of T-6 extruded aluminum and
finished to match the window frame color.
Optional Push Out Hardware:
The Westwood 250-C & 250-A windows offer optional push out hardware. This
unique hardware is ideal for austere architecture and is better suited for
corrosive environments than the standard hardware. The hinges are stainless
steel, four-bar hinges and the handle is a simple lever called a cam handle
(twist and push out.) Refer to page 14 of the window brochure.
Full Length Latching:
The standard latch is our “multi-point” lever. When this latch is engaged, the
window is cinched into a closer union with the main frame, giving you the most
secure latching device on the market.
Stopping VOCs: Volatile
organic compounds (VOCs) are chemical compounds that outgas from many
materials and can pollute the air in your home. Since Fleetwood’s painted finishes
are factory cured at 400 degrees Fahrenheit, these compounds are safely
removed. Neither wood nor vinyl can provide factory baked coatings.
Sustainable Design:
Aluminum is a fantastic building product for those concerned about
sustainability. It is naturally plentiful and perpetually surviving
(recyclability). Moreover, aluminum rates very high in Life Cycle Assessment
and leaves a small ecological footprint.
Ecological Finishes:
We offer two types of finishes on our aluminum windows and doors: paint and
anodizing. Both processes result in environmentally safe products that do
not require refinishing. Because Fleetwood products are factory
finished for life, you need only keep them clean. Can you imagine the reduction
of VOCs if everyone chose aluminum over products requiring? See the inside
cover of our brochure for more information regarding painting and anodizing.
Recycled Metal: Every aluminum
window and door is made up of components (rollers, latches,
weather-stripping...) as well as extrusions and glass. The extrusions are
comprised of virgin aluminum and, on average, 40% - 50% of post consumer
aluminum to provide the world with products whose supply is nearly unlimited.
Recycled Glass: In
addition to the high percentage of recycled aluminum used on all Fleetwood
products, the glass we use comes from vendors who practice waste reduction by recycling remnants and glass scrap for future use.
The recycling of glass minimizes the demand for raw materials and reduces the amount of waste that would otherwise be
landfilled.
Friendlier During Fire:
If a fire were to occur in your home, your aluminum would not emit toxic
fumes. Other window products incinerate quickly and add to the flames but
only windows and doors made from metal will not burn. Also, vinyl
products are petroleum based and therefore pose a great fire hazard and emit
toxic fumes. In fact, some rural communities prohibit vinyl window
products for this very reason. This product is not fire rated.
Last Longer Than The Rest:
All windows and doors eventually must be replaced BUT aluminum windows and
doors last decades longer than wood and vinyl. Consider the impact on the
world\’s landfills with all the wood and vinyl waste. As well, imagine the
wasted energy on redundant manufacturing of short-lived wood and vinyl windows
and doors.
Environmentally Preferred:
Because aluminum is a relatively lightweight building product, we can ship our
windows and doors all over the world with little logistical waste. Even better,
our windows and doors are created in such a way that far reaching markets can
purchase glass locally and avoid the glass transit costs.
Landfills Impacted:
All windows and doors eventually must be replaced BUT aluminum windows and
doors last decades longer than wood and vinyl. Consider the impact on the
world's landfills with all the wood and vinyl waste. Consider the wasted
energy on redundant manufacturing of short-lived wood and vinyl windows and doors.
Sustainable Vs. Green:
Wood windows and doors, which are prevalent in luxury homes, are commonly touted as “green” products.
Although wood is technically green, don't be misled - wood is only sustainable if harvested in compliance with a sustainable forest plan. On the other hand, aluminum is an abundant
and sustainably harvested resource. In fact, about 8% of the earth's crust consists of aluminum
bauxite. This bountiful supply exceeds global demands and because of its
recyclable nature, aluminum is the material for the next century.
Additionally, 94% of the world’s supply of bauxite is mined in non-forested
regions, minimizing global environmental impact.
Green-Logical:
Manufacturing produces waste destined for the world\’s landfills. In an effort to practice effective waste minimization, 100% of our
aluminum remnants are collected and melted down to make new windows and doors.
This severely reduces energy input because aluminum production from scrap uses
95% less energy and limits the waste stream.