Commercial Systems

Aluminum 400 Series

Name: Premium Windows
Brand: Nixon Exteriors
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.7 (12 reviews)

Rainscreen Design for Superior Water Protection

The 400 Series windows are designed according to rainscreen principals for superior water proofing in mid- or high-rise commercial buildings. Perfect for use on both new constructions and replacement applications.

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True Rainscreen Performance

In preventing water ingress and the resulting damage, a true rainscreen window incorporates four critical barriers:

Vapour barrier – limits condensation of interior moisture

Air barrier – works with vapour barrier for moisture control

Water shedding – directs water away from building

Exterior moisture barrier – final line of defense

Standard Features

Main Frame

101.6mm deep, drained and pressure equalized
T6 extruded aluminum
32mm Polyamide strut thermal break
Butt joints sealed with composite gaskets

Sash

76.2mm deep, drained and pressure equalized
T6 extruded aluminum
32mm Polyamide strut thermal break
Mitred joints sealed with small joint sealant
Heavy duty stainless steel hinges (5/8" stack)
Twin Santoprene bulb seals

Glazing

Clear/ Argon/ Low-E to meet wind load
Interior glazed
T6 extruded aluminum glazing stops
Polyshim II butyl architectural glazing tape
Triple finned Santoprene primary air seal gasket (heel bead)

Distinct Advantages

These aluminum windows use technology widely recognized as the most effective means of water proofing conventional buildings.

T6 tempered aluminum frame – stronger and less conductive than T5

3/4" low profile main frame maximizes daylight through fixed glazing

4" depth assures structural integrity

Sash glazing is on a consistent plane with fixed glazing for uniform appearance

Main frame corners are square cut and butt jointed for stable connection

Butt joints sealed with composite die cut gaskets

POLYshim II glazing tape – Cross linked butyl with continuous integral EPDM shim

Thermally improved uvinyl 'step up' extender eliminates thermal bridging at sash

Low-E/ Argon Insulated Glazing Units with 'warm edge' Superspacer

Bi-coloured frames allow creative exterior schemes with conservative interiors

Interior glazed for easy maintenance and true rainscreen performance

Triple finned Santoprene air barrier gasket with interlocking corners

Pressure equalized glazing cavity for optimal water protection

Twin Santoprene bulbs preserve air barrier integrity at sash interface

Serviceable fasteners driven through channel inboard of air barrier

32mm Polyamide struts positioned in same plane as IGU for optimal thermal separation

Performance Standards

These energy efficient frames, combined with high performance Low-E coatings and inert gas 'fills', achieve U-factors compliant with the BC Energy Efficiency Act.

Water and air management as well as structural integrity is tested in accordance with NAFS, AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440-08.