Contemporary Direct Set Windows


Grabill’s contemporary direct set windows are an important product for meeting the contemporary architect’s design intent by maximizing glass area with considerable cost savings. Where an operable unit is not desired, our massive window frames can support large expanses of glass. This design flexibility allows the designer to take advantage of grand views and incorporate multiple units integrated with operable windows and doors using a common mullion. Our direct set windows allow for bent glass and butt glaze corners and are also available in all-wood or bronze clad.

Clad

Our heavy duty extruded aluminum cladding contains over 90% recycled material, is locally produced, and can be anodized or powder coated in virtually any color.

Wood

Wood species are project specified. Grabill uses Smartwood FSC certified Genuine Mahogany and Eucalyptus and sustainable lumber when ever possible. Engineered Douglas Fir laminated cores are also FSC certified with low *VOC emissions. All of our lumber is kiln dried to a moisture content of 6-8% at the time of fabrication.

Knotty Alder, Cherry, Spanish Cedar, Genuine Mahogany, Walnut, Sapele, Douglas Fir, Teak, White Oak, Ponderosa Pine, Eucalyptus, Cypress

Glass

At Grabill, we can match any profile and offer high performance glass options to meet all your needs with concentration on energy efficiency. Glass can be tempered, laminated, reflective, obscured or as specified. Sound reduction, high wind, avalanche, and security glazing are all options We also use the latest technology for our insulated glass spacer bars to insure minimal heat transfer and dramatically reduce condensation.

Many of our windows are NFRC certified with most glass ratings having low U-Value and Shading Co-Efficient to meet Energy Star 2010 criteria.

True divided lites are our standard and can come with custom profiles in any configuration for single glazed or insulated glass panels. Simulated divided lites as required. Color spacer bar and narrow site line options.

Art Glass Studio
Grabill’s in-house art glass studio allows us to create custom designs and traditional craftsmanship, on windows, doors, and focal points. We provide authentic reproduction and custom leaded art glass along with our antique glass window restoration service. Authentic light and heavy restoration glass options are available. We can provide diamond and square leaded glass panels that stand alone or can set on the interior/exterior side of an insulated glass panel. Grabill also supports local businesses and reduces shipping emissions by purchasing recycled glass materials and Spectrum sealant within 500 miles of our manufacturing location.

Hardware

At Grabill, premium hardware is essential. Stainless steel and architectural bronze hardware are standard with specified finish options including satin nickel and oil rubbed bronze. We also feature electric actuators for motorized windows which expands our capabilities and product range. We use traditional and contemporary operators. Architectural hardware selections include AGB, Hoppe, G-U, **Bronze Craft,  FFI or as specified.  All our hardware carries a lifetime warranty.

Our use of stainless steel components offers high resistance to corrosion even in coastal environments.

** Bronze Craft hardware is nearly 95% recycled and provided on our Eco-Choice window series.

Finish

Powder Coating Environmentally friendly
An environmentally friendly finishing option, because almost no volatile organic chemicals (VOCs) are emitted during the curing process. Very durable and resistant to abrasion, chipping, cracking and peeling. Color selection is nearly unlimited. Note dark colors may have a tendency to fade over time.

Liquid Paint
Paint is available in a vast array of colors and types and can be made to meet the precise requirements of each unique project, may it be color or durability. Grabill uses Kynar 500® and Hylar 5000® which meets AAMA 2605 specification. The AAMA 2605 is a high performance specification made for organic coatings for architectural and heavy commercial applications.

Grabill is proud to partner with Linetec finishing products. As a member of the USGBC, Linetec supports green building finishing through ongoing research and environmentally friendly business practices. Anodize.

Anodizing
Offers a superior aesthetic finish and is an environmentally-friendly product using acid etch technology. We offer 5 standard anodized finishes and custom finishes as project requires.

Screen / Storm

Screen frames are fabricated from anodized aluminum or solid wood with various finish options.

Screen cloth is available in fiberglass, aluminum or bronze wire mesh. Grabill is pleased to include GORETM inLightenTM a window screen made with an ultra-fine material that makes it appear virtually invisible, bringing the outside in with a clearer view, better light and better ventilation.

Retractable Screen is a perfect option for standardized sizes. Screen slides into the natural recess of the door or window frame and virtually disappears when not in use. Screen hardware offers a quite smooth operation and when not in use the screens are protected from dirt, ultra violet light and inclement weather.

Storm windows are a great match for restoration projects using single glazed windows. Screen/storm inserts use the same frame and interchange the screens and storms. Storm windows are made to order for restoration or single glazed window applications.

Engineering & Design Notes

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