Westwood
250-HS: Horizontal Slider / Westwood 250-SH: Single Hung
Stainless Steel Latch: The Westwood latching hardware is only rivaled by the A3 (only available on
the Everest). However, the Westwood latch is superior to EVERY other window
latch because it is made of cast stainless steel and shaped for ergonomic
purpose. It was designed with the luxury homeowner in mind.
Stainless Steel Rollers: Ball bearing rollers help differentiate the Westwood from any
other sliding window in its category. The performance is clear on all size
windows but especially manifested in heavy windows. The ¾” diameter wheels are
constructed of stainless steel and are belted with heavy nylon skin to protect
the window finish. Some windows use metal tires but this will quickly remove
the aluminum finish and begin to shave off the aluminum surface.
Balancing Act: Because of its robust design it takes special hardware to balance
the Westwood single hung window. Therefore we have elected not to use the
typical “tilt in” feature balance systems that work great for the short term.
Instead we have gone into a commercial grade block & tackle sash balance.
It has few moving parts and performs its basic function perfectly, which is to
perfectly balance the window.
Surprising Strength: For such a sleek styled window, the Westwood has strength and
sturdiness that often surprises people. This strength is especially obvious
during a storm, at which time you will feel safe behind the Westwood knowing it
is designed for such purposes.
Extruded Screen: The Westwood 250-HS
comes 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 cannot be anodized.
Narrow Rails & Stiles: The bottom and top rails of the sliding window and the fixed
stiles and jambs of the single hung were designed to accentuate the glass and
still provide enough strength for large windows.
STC Results: 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.
Weather-stripping Balance: 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.
Furnishings and 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.
Glare: 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.
Energy Bill Savings: 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. More natural light = immediate energy
bill savings.
Why Aluminum Lasts Longer 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.
Energy Glass: We offer hundreds of high performance glazing choices on the
Westwood sliding window, including spectrally selective low e glass. This is an
amazing glass invention that allows a high level of natural light into the room
but reflects the harmful and uncomfortable sunrays.
Durable Parts: The Westwood utilizes only the highest-grade stainless steel
rollers and latch assemblies. Furthermore, we use only stainless steel
fasteners to attach these components and we provide only stainless steel
installation screws.
Stainless 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 harder
and thus easier to work with BUT they will rust, whereas stainless steel is
resistant to corrosion.
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.
Trouble-free Maintenance: Fleetwood has published a simple set of procedures to
ensure the long life of your Fleetwood doors and windows. It is conveniently
located on the Homeowners section of our website.
Installation Help: 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.
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.
Glazing Security: 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.
A Strong Defense: There are window and door products designed and rated to
resist the 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.
Special Coastal Coatings: If your home is within 5 miles of salt water 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 option costs a little more but the value is well worth it! As well
as the aesthetic benefit, Edge Armor comes with a 10-year
warranty. It is only available in
painted applications (no anodizing).
Selective Colors: The Westwood is offered in two stock finishes: Clear Anodize and Dark Bronze Anodize. Custom colors are encouraged. Simply find an existing paint color or create your own recipe. Next, give us the “UC Number” or a sample of your own blend and we will match it to your satisfaction.
Custom Color 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.
Stainless Strike Plate: The strike plate, or receiver, is the part that receives the
latch when the window is shut. If this critical component breaks down, the
window will not remain latched. The Westwood strike plate is made of stainless
steel and is an ideal partner to its extraordinary latch.
Remnants Recycled: Manufacturing produces waste destined for the world’s landfills.
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.
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.
Sensible Coatings: 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 refinishing? See the
inside cover of our brochure for more information regarding painting and
anodizing.
Earth Conscious Manufacturing I: 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 a high percentage of post consumer
aluminum to provide the world with products whose supply is nearly unlimited.
No VOCs Released: 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.
Plentiful Resource: Aluminum is an abundant 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.
Protecting
Forests: 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.
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.
Earth Conscious Manufacturing
II: 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 uses significantly less energy than manufacturing from virgin materials and also substantially reduces the production of carbon dioxide.
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
During A 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 by 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. This product is not fire rated.