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Aluminium guillotine/hung window

The aluminium guillotine/hung window is a more traditional model. It is suitable for renovation projects on heritage properties as well as modern new constructions. It consists of two superimposed aluminium shutters. It opens by sliding the flap from the bottom to the top. The two flaps also tilt inward for easy cleaning.

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  • Durable and versatile products
  • ENERGY STAR® certified
  • R&D department
  • Made in Quebec for our climate
  • Trained experts to advise you

A sustainable investment

With an average life span of 60 years, our windows offer superior strength and are fade-resistant.

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ENERGIUM

Revolutionary and energy-efficient, Energium windows are the most efficient on the market. They are designed and manufactured in Quebec, using Quebec materials. Discover what makes them the ideal choice!

Features

  • Energy glass with Low-E, argon gas and non-conductive spacer
  • Multipoint locking system
  • Glass 3 ta 6 mm thick
  • Triple weather stripping
  • Welded thermal barrier
  • Aluminum mosquito net
  • Standard colors (interior and exterior): white, black, charcoal, and commercial brown

Options available

  • Tempered safety glass
  • Sound absorbing laminated glass
  • Triple glazing
  • lnfinite color choice
  • Integrated decorative tile
  • 1 in and 2 in surface beams
  • Gypsum return molding 1/2 in and 5/8 in
  • Exterior finish: brick molding and capsiding
  • lnterior finish: blowing & decorative mouldings
  • Stone Sills
  • Lightweight extruded aluminium
  • Untel
  • Enlargement of openings
  • Repair of Nailing bases
  • Transom addition

Frame depths available

  • 4 ½ in
  • 6 in
  • 7 ½ in
  • 8 3/8 in
  • 9 in
  • 9 7/8 in

Maximum dimensions per shutter

Features

  • Aluminum frame and shutters with welded thermal barrier
  • Wrap spring balancer
  • Minimalist and aesthetic two-point locking system
  • Removable exterior mosquito net (lower section)
  • Top and bottom flaps tilt independently inwards to facilitate maintenance of the exterior surface
  • Window approved by NAFS (Light-commercial) tests allowing huge format windows

Maximum dimensions per shutter
Minimum 16 in x 27 in
Maximum 46 in x 90 in

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