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Competition |
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Advantage |
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| Sizes |
Only standard sizes |
Custom size manufacture |
Full flexibility, no
off-the-shelf restrictions |
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| Paint finish |
Unfinished or just
primer and stain |
Unique four-level factory finish -
including UV blocker,anti-insect
and fungi impregnation. |
Double as durable
compared to standard
finish. |
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| Jamb thickness |
1 1/2" thin |
Up to 2 5/8" thick, solid wood |
Highly durable, no risk of
warp, sound-proof, air-tight,
energy-efficient |
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| Standard Glazing |
Low E with poor ratings |
High performance Low E,
e.g. with a U value < .23 |
Low energy bills, far
beyond code requirements |
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| Standard Wood |
Paint grade pine |
Meranti Mahogany, Special
Reserve Grade |
precious, beautiful,
highly durable |
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| Hardware |
No hardware or hardware made in China/India |
Top-quality precision German/
European hardware |
Highly durable
and secure |
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| Testing |
Residential grade only |
Meets DIN EN 12207, 12208
and 12210 equal to Heavy
Commercial grade. |
Highly durable
and air-tight |
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| Glass Stops |
On the exterior, highly
vulnerable to weathering |
On the interior |
Well protected from
sun and water, ensuring
long durability |
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