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Vinyl Windows: Designed for PerformanceVinyl Windows: Designed for Performance

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Learning ObjectivesLearning Objectives

• What is Vinyl? • What is Vinyl?

• Performance Characteristics of Vinyl

• Extrusion Process and Certification

• Performance Characteristics of Vinyl

• Extrusion Process and Certification• Extrusion Process and Certification

• Manufacturing Process and Industry Standards

• Extrusion Process and Certification

• Manufacturing Process and Industry Standards

• Case Studies of vinyl window applications• Case Studies of vinyl window applications

Manufacturing Raw MaterialManufacturing Raw Material

++ Vinyl Chloride monomerVinyl Chloride monomerVinyl Chloride monomer gas polymerizes to powder resin, a clean controlled and automated process

Vinyl Chloride monomer gas polymerizes to powder resin, a clean controlled and automated process

High-tech compounding and unique processing techniques yield vinyl’s

High-tech compounding and unique processing techniques yield vinyl’s q y yversatility

q y yversatility

Building blocks derived from salt

and petroleum

Building blocks derived from salt

and petroleum

ManufacturingManufacturing

Manufacturing ProcessManufacturing Process

What is Vinyl?What is Vinyl?

• Largest Volume Plastic in Building & Construction

• Largest Volume Plastic in Building & Construction

• 2/3 of Vinyl Manufactured for Building & Construction Applications

• 2/3 of Vinyl Manufactured for Building & Construction Applicationspp

• Versatility – Flexible, Rigid, & Customized Applications C b M d i C l

pp

• Versatility – Flexible, Rigid, & Customized Applications C b M d i C lCan be Made in Colors, Patterns, or Textures

• Combines Many

Can be Made in Colors, Patterns, or Textures

• Combines ManyCombines Many Characteristics of Traditional Materials with Advanced Technologies

Combines Many Characteristics of Traditional Materials with Advanced Technologies

Vinyl TimelineVinyl Timeline

World War IIVinyl jacketed wiringVinyl jacketed wiring

World War IIVinyl jacketed wiringVinyl jacketed wiring

The 1950’sThe 1950’sVinyl jacketed wiring Vinyl jacketed wiring

replaces rubber insulation replaces rubber insulation and textile jacketing on and textile jacketing on

naval shipsnaval ships

Vinyl jacketed wiring Vinyl jacketed wiring replaces rubber insulation replaces rubber insulation

and textile jacketing on and textile jacketing on naval shipsnaval ships

Windows improved for Windows improved for U.S. market; advent of U.S. market; advent of

PVC pipe critical to global PVC pipe critical to global clean water deliveryclean water delivery

Windows improved for Windows improved for U.S. market; advent of U.S. market; advent of

PVC pipe critical to global PVC pipe critical to global clean water deliveryclean water delivery

19401940

Post War EraPost War Era

19451945

The BeginningThe Beginning

19261926 19501950

Post War EraMaterials shortages lead Materials shortages lead to vinyl window frames; to vinyl window frames;

wallpaper coating, durable wallpaper coating, durable flooring emergeflooring emerge

Post War EraMaterials shortages lead Materials shortages lead to vinyl window frames; to vinyl window frames;

wallpaper coating, durable wallpaper coating, durable flooring emergeflooring emerge

The BeginningWhile working at BF While working at BF Goodrich, Dr. Waldo Goodrich, Dr. Waldo

Lonsbury Semon invents Lonsbury Semon invents modern day vinylmodern day vinyl

The BeginningWhile working at BF While working at BF Goodrich, Dr. Waldo Goodrich, Dr. Waldo

Lonsbury Semon invents Lonsbury Semon invents modern day vinylmodern day vinyl


B.F.GoodrichB.F.Goodrich First PVC Replacement

First PVC Replacement Independently develops Independently develops

Koroseal PVC storm Koroseal PVC storm window extrusion in U.S.window extrusion in U.S.

Independently develops Independently develops Koroseal PVC storm Koroseal PVC storm

window extrusion in U.S.window extrusion in U.S.

Replacement Window in U.S.

Single glazed side load Single glazed side load DH by Thermal IndustriesDH by Thermal Industries

Replacement Window in U.S.

Single glazed side load Single glazed side load DH by Thermal IndustriesDH by Thermal Industries

Th Ri f Vi lTh Ri f Vi l

1960’s1960’s

Effective MaterialEffective Material

1970’s1970’s19551955 19641964

The Rise of VinylVinyl siding introduced Vinyl siding introduced

and improved as and improved as aluminum costs risealuminum costs rise

The Rise of VinylVinyl siding introduced Vinyl siding introduced

and improved as and improved as aluminum costs risealuminum costs rise

Effective MaterialSingleSingle--ply roof ply roof

membranes alternative membranes alternative to built up roofs as to built up roofs as asphalt costs riseasphalt costs rise

Effective MaterialSingleSingle--ply roof ply roof

membranes alternative membranes alternative to built up roofs as to built up roofs as asphalt costs riseasphalt costs rise


Vinyl AdvancesVinyl AdvancesDemand For VinylOil embargo and highOil embargo and high

Demand For VinylOil embargo and highOil embargo and high Vinyl overtakes top Vinyl overtakes top

market share position market share position from wood and aluminumfrom wood and aluminum

Vinyl overtakes top Vinyl overtakes top market share position market share position

from wood and aluminumfrom wood and aluminum

Oil embargo and high Oil embargo and high aluminum prices spur aluminum prices spur

demand for energy demand for energy saving productssaving products

Oil embargo and high Oil embargo and high aluminum prices spur aluminum prices spur

demand for energy demand for energy saving productssaving products

1990’s1990’s1980’s1980’s

A New MarketA New Market

19731973

Here To StayHere To Stay

20002000

A New MarketVinyl fencing new market Vinyl fencing new market

for recycled postfor recycled post--industrial waste; decking industrial waste; decking

and railing evolveand railing evolve

A New MarketVinyl fencing new market Vinyl fencing new market

for recycled postfor recycled post--industrial waste; decking industrial waste; decking

and railing evolveand railing evolve

Versatile vinyl has vital Versatile vinyl has vital role in the built role in the built

environment; technology environment; technology advances, new uses advances, new uses discovered rapidlydiscovered rapidly

Versatile vinyl has vital Versatile vinyl has vital role in the built role in the built

environment; technology environment; technology advances, new uses advances, new uses discovered rapidlydiscovered rapidly

WeatherabilityWeatherability

What is Weatherability?What is Weatherability?weath·er·abil·i·ty1 ) capability of withstanding theweath·er·abil·i·ty1 ) capability of withstanding the1.) capability of withstanding the weathering process (weatherability of vinyl)

1.) capability of withstanding the weathering process (weatherability of vinyl)

Snow and IceWeatherability is the ability to retain color and physical properties (i.e., appearance,

Weatherability is the ability to retain color and physical properties (i.e., appearance,

Rain and Watertexture etc.) over a period of time with exposure to the elements.

texture etc.) over a period of time with exposure to the elements.

St d Wi d

Extreme Temperatures

Storms and Wind

Case StudyCase Study

L ti S i AlLocation: Swiss Alps

Challenge: Low Temperatures, High Winds

Solution: Commercially-Rated, Steel Reinforced Vinyl Windows


Color RetentionColor Retention• Over time colors can change or fade• Over time colors can change or fade• Over time, colors can change or fade• Vinyl formulation technology to counteract

• TiO2• Weathering Pigments

• Over time, colors can change or fade• Vinyl formulation technology to counteract

• TiO2• Weathering Pigments• Weathering Pigments• UV Inhibitors• Weathering Pigments• UV Inhibitors

BeforeBefore

AfterAfterAfterAfter


Impact ResistanceImpact Resistance

Part of AAMA’s Lineal CertificationPart of AAMA’s Lineal Certification

Missile Impact TestMissile Impact Test Testing before and Testing before and Pressure TestPressure Test Drop Impact TestDrop Impact Testppafter Weatheringafter Weathering

Pressure TestPressure Test Drop Impact TestDrop Impact Test


– Coefficient of Linear Expansion– Coefficient of Linear ExpansionDimensional StabilityDimensional Stability

Coefficient of Linear Expansion– Heat Build-Up Characteristics

Temperature Buildup

Coefficient of Linear Expansion– Heat Build-Up Characteristics

Temperature Buildup– Temperature Buildup– Temperature Buildup

Typical Solar Heat Buildup for Exterior ColorsTypical Solar Heat Buildup for Exterior ColorsCOLOR Δ °C Δ °FWHITE 24 43 WHITE 18 34 GRAY 33 59.5 BEIGE 25 45

BEIGE 25 45BEIGE 32 57.5 BEIGE 24 43 BEIGE 26 47 BROWN 31 56BROWN 31 56BROWN 31 56

Case StudyCase StudyLocation: High Desert ColoradoLocation: High Desert, Colorado

Challenge: Fast & Extreme Temperature Cycles

Solution: Vinyl Windows & Doors

Chemical ResistanceChemical Resistance

• Pesticides and other household chemicals

• Pesticides and other household chemicals

• Corrosive conditions• Moisture • Corrosive conditions• Moisture

Case Study:Case Study:Case Study:PVC Success in Water (Pipe

Case Study:PVC Success in Water (Pipe Applications)Applications)


Location: Puget Sound, Washington

Challenge: Salt Air Corrosion, High Maintenance, Energy Costs

Solution: Commercially-Rated Vinyl Windows & Doors

Fire ResistanceFire Resistance

• High ignition temperature• Does not support combustion• High ignition temperature• Does not support combustion• Does not support combustion• Combustion products

S k h t i ti

• Does not support combustion• Combustion products

S k h t i ti• Smoke characteristics• Smoke characteristics

Performance In WindowsPerformance In Windows

• Low Maintenance• Energy Efficiency• Low Maintenance• Energy EfficiencyEnergy Efficiency• Design Flexibility• Environmentally Friendly

Energy Efficiency• Design Flexibility• Environmentally FriendlyEnvironmentally FriendlyEnvironmentally Friendly

A variety of products can profit from the qualities of vinylA variety of products can profit from the qualities of vinyl

Low MaintenanceLow Maintenance

• Clear through color means no need to touch up due to scratches

• Clear through color means no need to touch up due to scratchesto touch up due to scratches

• Does not rot, chip, or peel• Is not susceptible to insect attack

to touch up due to scratches• Does not rot, chip, or peel• Is not susceptible to insect attack• Is not susceptible to insect attack• Easily cleaned with soap and water• Is not susceptible to insect attack• Easily cleaned with soap and water

Case StudyCase StudyLocation: Bellevue WashingtonLocation: Bellevue, Washington

Challenges: Create Desired Appearance, Save Energy, Low MaintenanceMaintenance

Solution: Vinyl Windows with True Divided Lites & Doors

Energy EfficiencyEnergy Efficiency

• Thermal Barrier - Lower Energy• Thermal Barrier - Lower EnergyThermal Barrier Lower Energy Consumption

• Reduced Dependency

Thermal Barrier Lower Energy Consumption

• Reduced Dependency p yon Crude Oil

• Reduced Energy to Manufacture

p yon Crude Oil

• Reduced Energy to Manufacture


L ti S t S i NYL ti S t S i NYLocation: Saratoga Springs, NY

Challenge: Save energy in a large

Location: Saratoga Springs, NY

Challenge: Save energy in a large g gy gatrium of a retirement community where utilities are included

g gy gatrium of a retirement community where utilities are included

Solution: Energy efficient vinyl windows and patio doorsSolution: Energy efficient vinyl windows and patio doors

Environmentally FriendlyEnvironmentally Friendly

• Reduced ScrapR l bilit

• Reduced ScrapR l bilit• Recyclability

• No Need for Paints, Solvents, I ti id

• Recyclability• No Need for Paints, Solvents,

I ti idor Insecticides• Life Cycle Costs

or Insecticides• Life Cycle Costs

Environmental IssuesEnvironmental Issues

100% of manufacturing scrap is recyclable

One billion pounds of i l l d ivinyl were recycled in

one year.

Vinyl windows are so durable that the vast majority of them installed over the past 25 years are still in use.5 yea s a e st use

Design FlexibilityDesign Flexibility

A Wid R f P fil ShA Wid R f P fil Sh• A Wide Range of Profile Shapes

• Easily Manufactured in Custom

• A Wide Range of Profile Shapes

• Easily Manufactured in Custom Sizes and Configurations

• Easily Bent into Shapes

Sizes and Configurations

• Easily Bent into Shapesy py p

Case StudyCase StudyLocation: Pier Rebuild Lake MichiganLocation: Pier Rebuild, Lake Michigan

Challenges: Fit to Old "Custom" Openings, Save Energy, Easy MaintenanceMaintenance

Solution: Custom Vinyl Windows

Range of Vinyl Window & Door ProductsRange of Vinyl Window & Door Products

Traditional Product Types: Hung, Sliding, Casement, Picture, Awning, Bay, Bow, Patio Door, Hinged Door, g, y, , , g

Popular Configurations: Full rounds, Half rounds, Hexagons, Trapezoids, Quarter rounds, Ellipticals, Trianglesg , p , Q , p , g

Art Glass: Beveled, V-grooved, Stained glass

Composite Products: Laminated foils, veneers and stained wood fiber composites provide the look of wood on the inside, combined with the maintenance-free vinyl on the exteriorcombined with the maintenance free vinyl on the exterior

The Super WindowThe Super Window

Goal: Energy Saving Windows

Multi-Chambered Vinyl Frame: U-Value, Condensation Resistance and Sound Controland Sound Control

Spectrally Selective Glazing:Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC)Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC)

Passive Solar Gain: Electrochromatic GlazingElectrochromatic Glazing

Automated / Remote Control

Exterior Colors/Interior FinishesExterior Colors/Interior Finishes

Extruded ColorExtruded Color

Co-Extruded ColorCo-Extruded Color

Exterior Colors/Interior FinishesExterior Colors/Interior Finishes

LaminatesLaminates

Paint ProcessPaint Process

Case StudyCase StudyL ti Pi l L ft dLocation: Pinnacle Lofts and Condominiums - Portland, OR

Challenges:Challenges:1. Design a sleek and modern mixed-

use building that celebrates the views of Portland's Pearl District

2. Match anodized finish of other products used in the buildingp g

3. Achieve energy efficiency

Solution: Commercially-rated vinyl windows with co-extruded capstock

Growth of Vinyl Windows (United States)Growth of Vinyl Windows (United States)

20

New Construction (millions of units)New Construction (millions of units)

161820

101214

AluminumWoodVinyl

68

10 VinylFiberglassOther

024

02001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006F 2007F 2008F 2009F

Source: 2005 AAMA/WDMA U.S. Industry Statistical Review and Forecast


30

Remodeling & Replacement (millions of units)Remodeling & Replacement (millions of units)

25

15

20 AluminumWoodVinyl

10

15 VinylFiberglassOther

0

5

02001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006F 2007F 2008F 2009F



45

Total Construction (millions of units)Total Construction (millions of units)

3540

202530

AluminumWoodVinyl

101520 Fiberglass

Other

05

10

2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006F 2007F 2008F 2009F


Current United States Market ShareCurrent United States Market Share

2005 Total Residential Windows

Fiberglass2%

WoodWood 27%

Vinyl58%

Wood AluminumOtherVinylFiberglass

Aluminum12%

Other1%


2009 Projected United States Market Share2009 Projected United States Market Share

2009 Projected Residential WindowsOther

1%Fiberglass

Wood25%

2%

W dWoodAluminumVinyl

Aluminum12%Vinyl

60%

FiberglassOther

60%


ManufacturingManufacturing

1.) Specially formulated1.) Specially formulatedvinyl compoundvinyl compound

1.) Specially formulated1.) Specially formulatedvinyl compoundvinyl compound 4.) Calibration tables and water baths 4.) Calibration tables and water baths

remove the heat from the extrusions toremove the heat from the extrusions to4.) Calibration tables and water baths 4.) Calibration tables and water baths

remove the heat from the extrusions toremove the heat from the extrusions to

5.) Advanced technology monitors the 5.) Advanced technology monitors the process to assure quality assuranceprocess to assure quality assurance

5.) Advanced technology monitors the 5.) Advanced technology monitors the process to assure quality assuranceprocess to assure quality assurance

remove the heat from the extrusions to remove the heat from the extrusions to ensure performance and design tolerancesensure performance and design tolerances

remove the heat from the extrusions to remove the heat from the extrusions to ensure performance and design tolerancesensure performance and design tolerances

3 ) Hi h d di d fi3 ) Hi h d di d fi3 ) Hi h d di d fi3 ) Hi h d di d fi

2.) Twin Screw extruders push 2.) Twin Screw extruders push compound into extrudercompound into extruder

2.) Twin Screw extruders push 2.) Twin Screw extruders push compound into extrudercompound into extruder

3.) High speed dies define 3.) High speed dies define the shape of the profilethe shape of the profile

3.) High speed dies define 3.) High speed dies define the shape of the profilethe shape of the profile

Vinyl Extrusion LineVinyl Extrusion LineVinyl Extrusion LineVinyl Extrusion Line

AAMA PVC Lineal Certification ProgramAAMA PVC Lineal Certification Program

• Vinyl Windows are Fabricated with PVC Profiles that Undergo Extensive Physical

• Vinyl Windows are Fabricated with PVC Profiles that Undergo Extensive PhysicalProfiles that Undergo Extensive Physical Testing by an Independent Certification Agency

Profiles that Undergo Extensive Physical Testing by an Independent Certification Agencyg y

– Dimensional Stability– Drop Dart Impact Resistance

Weatherability

g y– Dimensional Stability– Drop Dart Impact Resistance

Weatherability– Weatherability– Heat Resistance– Weatherability– Heat Resistance

Drop Dart Impact TestDrop Dart Impact Test Weathering TestWeathering Test Dimensional StabilityDimensional StabilityHeat ResistanceHeat Resistance


L ti Fl idLocation: Florida

Challenge: Hurricane Season

Solution: Impact-resistant windows

Fabrication Process and Industry StandardsFabrication Process and Industry Standards

Welded Corners Provide Strong SealsWelded Corners Provide Strong SealsProvide Strong Seals Making Vinyl Windows Air and Water Tight

Provide Strong Seals Making Vinyl Windows Air and Water Tight


Automated Equipment Ensures Precision and Q lit Th h t th

Automated Equipment Ensures Precision and Q lit Th h t thQuality Throughout the Manufacturing Process Quality Throughout the Manufacturing Process


~50 AAMA VMC member manufacturers

~50 AAMA VMC member manufacturersmanufacturers

~170 total AAMA

manufacturers

~170 total AAMA170 total AAMA VMC members

170 total AAMA VMC members

Structural Testing AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S. 2/A440-05Structural Testing AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S. 2/A440-05

Vinyl windows are Vinyl windows are tested to the same structural performance standard as aluminum

tested to the same structural performance standard as aluminumstandard as aluminum and wood windowsstandard as aluminum and wood windows

Case StudyCase StudyLocation: Wesleyan College, KentuckyLocation: Wesleyan College, KentuckyLocation: Wesleyan College, Kentucky

Challenge: Replace Tornado Damaged Windows - Retain Historical Appearance

Location: Wesleyan College, Kentucky

Challenge: Replace Tornado Damaged Windows - Retain Historical Appearancepp

Solution: Vinyl Windows

pp


Thermal Performance NFRC 100 SpecificationThermal Performance NFRC 100 Specification

• Vinyl Windows are tested to the same thermal test standard as aluminum and wood windows

• Vinyl Windows are tested to the same thermal test standard as aluminum and wood windowstest standard as aluminum and wood windows

• U-Factor and Solar Heat Gain are reported

test standard as aluminum and wood windows

• U-Factor and Solar Heat Gain are reported

• Vinyl windows are energy efficient due to the

non- conductive nature of vinyl

• Vinyl windows are energy efficient due to the

non- conductive nature of vinylyy

Storms and Wind Extreme TemperaturesRain and Water Snow and Icep

Thermal PerformanceThermal Performance

U-Factor* Range for Vinyl Frame Materials

Frame Material U FactorFrame Material U-FactorVinyl 0.3-0.5

Insulating Vinyl 0.2-0.4

* * A measure of the rate of non-solar heat loss or gain through a material or assembly. The lower the U-factor, the greater the window’s resistance to heat flow and the better its insulating value. U-factor is equivalent to 1/R-value.

Source: Residential Windows: A Guide to New Technologies and Energy Performance, Third Edition

Case StudyCase StudyLocation: Senior Housing Project ChicagoLocation: Senior Housing Project ChicagoLocation: Senior Housing Project, Chicago

Challenge: Comfort in Midwest Heat and Cold, Ease of Use

S l ti C t Fit Vi l R l t Wi d

Location: Senior Housing Project, Chicago

Challenge: Comfort in Midwest Heat and Cold, Ease of Use

S l ti C t Fit Vi l R l t Wi dSolution: Custom Fit Vinyl Replacement WindowsSolution: Custom Fit Vinyl Replacement Windows

Case StudyCase StudyL ti Kl dik I Al kLocation: Klondike Inn, Alaska

Challenges: Endure Extremely Brutal Winter, Supply Comfort, Save EnergySave Energy


Energy Star ProgramEnergy Star Program

Vinyl windows perform very well with the ENERGY STAR program requirementsVinyl windows perform very well with the ENERGY STAR program requirements

AAMA Window and Door Certification ProgramAAMA Window and Door Certification Program

Vinyl Windows are Tested and Certified in the AAMA Certification Program for BothVinyl Windows are Tested and Certified in the AAMA Certification Program for BothAAMA Certification Program for Both Residential and Commercial ratings.AAMA Certification Program for Both Residential and Commercial ratings.

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