Locally engineered and manufactured, Northerm Windows are built to withstand Alaska's harshest weather extremes. Designed to be of the highest quality and performance, Northerm Windows have been installed in the Aleutians, on the North Slope, and just about everywhere in between.
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Northerm Windows are available in 3 basic configurations; casement operators, awning operators, and fixed picture windows. A wide variety of accessories are available to take the basic configurations and transform them into ultra high performance, custom designs to match your construction or renovation needs.
The use of special couplers allows us to combine these basic designs into much more complex configurations to match your specific design. The large variety of accessories and colors available can make these configurations, complex or simple, easier to install and more attractive. |
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Standard Colors
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There are 6 standard colors offered (besides white) for the vinyl window brickmoulding (read below for more info on vinyl brickmould ), and the vinyl frames are available in several color combinations:
- Beige exterior with White interior
- Beige exterior with Beige interior
- Brown exterior with White interior
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Custom Colors
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Yes, we can produce a vinyl window in any color of the rainbow! We can generally match the color of any paint chip, just bring us a sample. |
Insulated Glass
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All Northerm Windows come standard with Insul-Therm triple pane insulated glass units. Lower cost Insul-Therm double pane units are also an option, although the thermal performance of the window will change considerably. Keep in mind that a myriad of different glazing substitutions are also available upon request, even if we don't stock it we can get the glazing type that you need.
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Hardware
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All Northerm Windows are assembled with heavy duty stainless steel Truth Hardware, which comes with a lifetime warranty. The ultra-low maintenance Truth Hardware has proven to be a peak performer for years.
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Housing Colors
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The interior casement crank housing and handle are available in white or beige to match your window's interior color.
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Handle Types
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Along with the standard crank handle, a folding handle (perfect for getting out of the way of vertical blinds) and handicap accessible handles certified to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act are available upon request.
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Vinyl Brick Moulding
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A replacement for classic wood exterior casing and trim, our vinyl brick mouldings require no maintenance and are covered by the Northerm Window 20 year extrusion warranty.
As illustrated, the vinyl brick mouldings are attached and sealed to the Northerm Window frame via the use of our specialized attachment system. The use of brick mouldings allows for a pair of additional installation methods; using the incorporated nailing fin the window can be installed on new construction or renovations where siding has yet to be applied, or by removing the nailing fin then drilling a series of 3/8" holes through the outer skin of the brick mould and using the inner skin of the brick mould as the nailing flange the window can be installed inside of an existing gap in the siding (a small color matching hole plug is installed to cover the hole). The latter method is tremendously popular in the residential renovation market, because of the amount of time and labor saved by simply removing the old window and casing, then installing a new unit that fits perfectly into the existing hole and gap in the siding.
As the name implies, deepset brick mould allows the window to be set deeper into a thick wall, thus minimizing the amount of interior trim work that will need to be done. Though it is not a commonly used accessory, the deepset brick mould affords a design option that provides a solution to non-standard thick wall projects. |
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Interior Accessories
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Our maintenance free interior accessories are designed to make the installation and finishing of your Northerm Window as attractive and cost effective as possible.
The 3/4", 5/8", and 1/2" returns provide an inexpensive and convenient way to transition the interior finish into the window. Returns(also known as drywall returns) are basically a vinyl channel that attaches to the Northerm Window, and the finish material (drywall, wood, etc.) fits into this channel. Using returns results in a much cleaner looking interior finish that is easier to install, saving you time and money on the interior finish.
Jamb extension takes the concept of a convenient interior trim a step farther by supplying the complete interior sill in a maintenance free vinyl extrusion. With welded corners and the exact same finish as the Northerm Window, jamb extension can make installation a breeze by almost eliminating the work required to finish the window sill. Please note that jamb extension is only available for standard wall thicknesses of 4 1/2" and 6 1/2".
Our vinyl J channel is the solution for projects with non-standard wall thicknesses up to 8 1/2" (window installed with nail fin or brick mouldings) or 11 3/4" (window installed with deepset brick moulding). Fabricated as a cap over plywood (both cut to fit the exact wall depth) and installed into 3/4" return, maintenance free J channel exactly matches the finish of the Northerm Window. | |
