What's New
Product Updates and Introductions
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New, click to view our new FiberFusion 1000 video
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New, Now Available, A new 2-panel 75"x80" (finished size),? vinyl patio door is now available in solid white and beige. It is also available with a? white and beige exterior? with Dark Oak, Light Oak and Cherry interior laminates.? Contact your sales or customer service representative for additional details and pricing.
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New, Now Available, Optional vent latch to meet the requirements of the "Window Fall Prevention Law"? known as "Laela's Law" is now available for the Encore Double Hung and Slider units.? This law has been enacted to stop injuries and deaths due to children falling through open windows.? Currently in effect in Minnesota, this law is based on a standard adopted by the International Construction Council and is being rolled out state by state.
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The vent latch mechanism can be easily retro-fitted to all existing Encore windows.? The latch is automatically activated into the open position when the sash is closed, preventing the sash from fully opening without physically depressing the latch.?
Contact?your sales or customer service representative for additional details and pricing.
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New, Now Available,?Contour grids for both the Encore and Liberty windows will now feature a "fish mouth" joining system as our standard.? This will provide more of a "wood window" look to the grids. (This will only apply to standard grid configurations and not custom configurations).
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New, Now Available, Casement windows are now availalable in 4 interior woodgrain laminates (Light Oak, Dark Oak, Cherry and Brazilian Pecan). These interior woodgrain laminates are not available with Cocoa exterior.
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New, Now Available,?Factory mulling and applied nailing fins are now available on all Encore and Liberty twin and triple units.? Contact your sales or customer service representative for additional details and pricing.
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New, Now Available, 5 standard stain colors for the FiberFusion 1000 fiberglass window system to replace the discontinued Benjamin-Moore colors.? Effective immediately, the new stain color options will be the following MinWax options; Early American, Provincial, Gunstock, Red Chestnut and Red Mahogany.? Your sales representative can supply you with color key-rings of the new stains.? The current Benjamin-Moore colors will be honored for all orders placed within the next 30 days.
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New, Now Available, 3 standard solid colors for the FiberFusion 1000 fiberglass window system are now White, Sandstone and Bronze.? We have eliminated Beige and the 3 laminates (Light Oak, Dark Oak and Cherry).? The real wood interior veneers are now Oak and Maple only, the Mahogany wood veneer has been eliminated and is no longer available.
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New, Now Available,?Color matched metal lift and pull handles will now be standard on all FiberFusion 1000 Double Hungs and Sliders, replacing the plastic inset handles.? On widths up to 36", there will be one metal handle on both the upper and lower sash, sizes over 36" in width will receive one metal handle on the top sash and two on the bottom sash.? Sliders will receive on metal handle at the center of each of the two pull rails.? Contact your sales or customer service representative for additional details.?
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Armaclad Windows & Doors Makes 2011 Top 100 Manufacturers in Window & Door Magazine!
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Armaclad is featured in Window & Door's 2012 Top 100 Manufacturers feature article (see the top photo on the page and caption).? Check out Armaclad's listing here.
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Armaclad Now Hosting Lead Certified Training
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Armaclad Windows & Doors will host Renovation Repair & Painting Lead Certified Training by the National Center for Healthy Housing throughout 2012. The EPA set April 22nd, 2010 as the official start date for all organizations intending to do work in any pre-1978 house that test positive for lead. To be in compliance and avoid fines of up to $37,500, here are the requirements:
- Your company must be EPA certified to follow lead safe work practices
- Your company must use certified renovators who have completed an 8 hour accredited class and exam
- Your non-certified workers/installers must have received on-the-job training in lead safe work practices and be supervised by a certified renovator
- Your company must adhere to all lead safe work practices and all record keeping as required by the rule
- Your company must educate the owners/occupants with the Renovate Right pamphlet
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REGISTER NOW! Seating is limited. Training requires a $150 registration fee and includes 8 hours of training with breakfast and lunch provided. Don't get caught without your certification!
Call 773.446.7802 for information regarding training dates and to reserve your spot.
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Armaclad is now offering R-5 windows for the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
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We offer high performance, insulating, full-frame windows specifically designed for low income housing projects as administered by the WAP. Our R-5 windows greatly reduce heating and cooling costs and exceed ENERGY STAR? 2012 performance levels. For more information on our R-5 windows, please contact Bob Benes at 773.446.7800.
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Armaclad introduces new fiberglass product lines, the FiberFusion 1000 residential fiberglass window and the Commercial Fiberglass Window Systems.
Liberty by Armaclad? Window Series
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Armaclad launched their new economy vinyl window series this year, with the Liberty by Armaclad. Custom-built to add distinction and beauty to any home, the Liberty by Armaclad means freedom from high energy bills, freedom from operational problems, and freedom to enjoy your home in comfort and security. Made from 100% virgin PVC, these windows are virtually maintenance-free, never chipping, peeling, blistering, cracking or warping, and never needing painting.
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For more information and features of the Liberty by Armaclad window series, click here.
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New Warehouse
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Announcing the Grand Opening of Armaclad?s new Bensenville, Illinois warehouse! The Bensenville warehouse was opened to facilitate easier pick up for dealers located outside of Chicago. The warehouse is located at 361 Country Club Dr, Bensenville, IL 60106. Hours are 7am - 2pm for dealer convenience.
