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CertainTeed
quality means a
lifetime of value. |
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omerton windows are an
excellent choice for value |
in vinyl windows today.
They combine the features that have made
CertainTeed windows the choice of
professionals for decades with a design
that makes them very costcompetitive.
Design simplicity is the key. Instead of two operating
sashes, Somerton has one. That's the
essential difference. You still get
CertainTeed's uncompr-omising combination
of long-lasting performance, |
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Operable sashes can be cleaned easily from
inside. |
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superior
thermal efficiancy, and good looks - based
on our experience as the industry leader
since 1979.
Somerton windows will prove their value every day - and every year. |
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Here's some
help with your
big decision.
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ith more than 600 brands of
windows on the |
market today, you're facing a
complex choice. A detailed look at the
vinyl windows available today can help.
Ordinary vinyl windows are designed for low cost first.
Materials and features are selected with
price, not performance, in mind.
Somerton windows are designed for value first - the best possible
quality for a competitive price. Every
feature - from the glazing to the balance
system - has been selected, |
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Our
balance system is unlike ordinary speiral or
block-and-tackle systems. It's based on
a 3/4" stainless steel coil that applies a
constant force. That means your windows
operate smoothly and easily, and neverneed
adjustment. so you can look forward to
decades of trouble-free service. |
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tested, and
refined for superior performance in today's
homes.
The following chart puts it all into
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Value
vs. Low cost" Not all vinyl windows are created
equal.
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Feature |
Best value solution |
Low
cost solution |
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Sash and frame |
Robust
double-walled profiles |
Single-walled profiles |
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Sash construction |
Fusion
welding |
Mechanical fastening |
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Glass spacer technology |
New
(warm edge with low conductance) |
Old
fashioned (Aluminum with high conductance) |
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Performance ratings |
Significantly exceeds industry standards |
Meets
industry standards |
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Balance system |
3/4"
stainless steel, constant-force |
Block
& Tackle or spiral |
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Hardware/lock |
Custom-designed; color-matched to vinyl profiles |
Off-the-shelf; color does not match vinyl profiles |
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Styling/design |
Engineered for a balance of traditional looks and
functionality |
Engineered for functionality |
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Warranty period |
Lifetime |
10 to
20 years |
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