Everest 850-C:
Casement / Everest 850-A: Awning
Security Advantages:
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.
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. Our extruded aluminum retains its form at over 1000 degrees Fahrenheit thereby protecting your home.
Missile Impact: The
Everest 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.
Sound Abatement: 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. We offer all of our products
with sound abatement glazing.
Resilient Materials:
The Everest window consists only of the highest-grade stainless steel
rollers and latch assemblies. As well, we only use stainless steel fasteners to
attach these components to the aluminum framing and we only provide stainless
steel installation screws.
Helping Installers:
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.
Vermin Resistant:
When consideration is being made for the type of doors 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.
Fasteners: We only provide
stainless steel installation screws so the finished product remains attractive
despite the harshest environments.
Basic Care: 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.
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.
Hybrid Energy Blockers:
The perimeter frame extrusions and the glass panel extrusions are equipped with
an energy-blocking polymer, making the Everest one of the most energy efficient
performance windows on the market. The process is simple and eco friendly.
Unique Glazing Selections:
Because of technological advances, a great variety of energy efficient glazing
can be factory fit into your window. Products such as “self cleaning” and
“spectrally selective low e glazing” allow consumers to customize windows for
their specific needs.
Why Aluminum Lasts Longer II:
Aluminum is thermally stable in that it does not swell and shrink when the
temperatures or humidity levels change. 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. The fact is that very little actual energy is lost through
the frame material.
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.
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.
Larger Windows Save Money:
Because of its strength, the Everest can be made in large sizes. Coupled with
energy saving glass, your window becomes more energy efficient the bigger it
gets!
Selecting Your Glass:
In the Product 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.
Why Aluminum Lasts Longer I:
Aluminum transfers energy effectively. Wood and vinyl window makers have
wrongly promoted this as a negative trait. Other window materials absorb heat
and cold into the frame, causing that material to fail prematurely. This is
especially apparent during season changes where swelling and shrinkage
adversely affect a window’s performance. Aluminum 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. The fact is that very little energy is lost
through the frame material.
Passive 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. More natural light = immediate energy bill
savings.
Coastal Hardware Upgrade:
If your home is within 5 miles of salt water, we strongly recommend our
stainless steel operating hardware, which has the same dual arm action as the
standard mechanism but with the durability of stainless steel.
Product Family = Variety:
The Everest was designed as a family of window products, which can be joined
together to create dynamic walls of glass. The casement and/or awning can be
mulled or stacked next to many combinations of sliding, single hung and fixed
windows.
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.
Dual Arm Operators:
The standard hardware for the Everest is a dual arm, gear driven device that
operates with little effort. One arm pushes one corner out while the second arm
pulls the other corner toward the room.
Optional Butt Hinges:
The standard hardware is dual arm operators and hidden hinges. For larger sizes
we offer an optional butt style hinge. Most vents only require two but more
might be needed to carry heavier panels. Each hinge is constructed of T-6
aluminum and finished to match the window frame color.
Preserving Rainforests:
Wood windows/doors are prevalent in luxury homes but this has a dire affect on
forested regions. On the other hand, 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.
Constructed With Recycled Aluminum:
Every aluminum window and door is made up of components (rollers, latches,
weather-stripping...) as well as extrusions and glass. These 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 outgass 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.
Eco Smart: Manufacturing produces
wasted 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.
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.
Fire Induced Toxic Fumes:
If a fire were to occur in your home your aluminum would not be emitting 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. This product is not fire rated.
Constructed With Recycled Glass:
In addition to the high percentage of recycled aluminum used on all
Fleetwood products, the glass we use is made of naturally bountiful ingredients
such as silica sand. Our suppliers melt down remnants and glass scrap for
future use.
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 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.
Coated With Logic:
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 how
much toxic waste would be prevented if everyone chose aluminum? See the inside
cover of our brochure for more information regarding painting and anodizing.
Lasting Decades: 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.
Declining Sill: A careful
examination of the sill will uncover one of the nuances of the Everest, which
is a subtle slope that carries water away from the home.
Strength Of Each Corner:
Much time was spent in designing the ideal corner. If the corner is weak, the
entire window suffers. Therefore, we have combined our thick wall extrusions
and connected each side with a ¼” thick extruded aluminum corner key.
Beveled Profile: The Everest
casement and awning extrusions were designed with a subtle slope. This directs
eyes through the window instead of drawing too much attention to the window
itself.
Problems Diverted 1:
Comb the Internet for aluminum casement windows and you will find that most vent
panels jut from the frame line. The Everest vent is captured within the frame
depth for a more attractive flush finish.
Problems Diverted 2:
The unique panel/frame design is more attractive than typical designs and it
keeps debris and dust from settling on the top ledge of the vent. Also, the
design diverts water away from the house more efficiently.
Hidden Thickness: It does not
take a professional to notice the hidden engineering in each Everest extrusion.
The user will immediately experience its sturdiness as the window is operated.
Heavy Duty Screen Frame:
The Everest screen is the highest quality screen. Many products hold back on frame
quality by using roll formed instead of extruded aluminum. The difference is
apparent.
Tucked Away: We are
especially proud of the Everest screen because it eclipses conventional
designs. Not only does it sit inside the frame depth so as not to interfere
with wall trimming, but it also is free of ugly clips and instead fits snugly
in the frame pocket with hidden spring clips.
Big Sizes: “How big?” is a
defining question that will determine the quality of a window. The Everest was
engineered to not only function in extreme sizes but to function with ease. For
many windows, a typical “max size” is 15 square feet but the Everest is EASILY
made over 30 square feet. Windows this large enhance the view and maximize
ventilation.
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.
See page 14 of the window brochure for more hardware information.
Anodic Colors: 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 Everest is available in two stock paint finishes: White paint and Tan paint. We do, however, encourage custom colors so take advantage of this creative power and select a color that is perfect for your home. Better yet, create your own color and we will match that color.