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Our Promiseto You

Soft-Lite has been manufacturingwindow products since 1934.During those years many things inour world have changed. However,one thing has remained constant —the desire to own and improve ahome to fit one’s lifestyle.

Today, “improving your home”does not mean the same thing it did70 years ago. The continually risingcost of energy has now become amajor cost and personal concern toevery American citizen. People arerethinking every aspect of their livesin an effort to conserve energy andcut costs. Fortunately, Soft-Lite canhelp you with this effort.

Using materials and technologiesthat have improved significantly overthe years, Soft-Lite builds one of themost energy efficient and durablewindows available today…theImperial LS™ window. We designedthis window to be the most beauti-ful, best performing window madetoday. None of the standard, conven-tional window designs available inthe industry met our demanding cri-teria. So we broke the mold anddesigned the window for a wholenew generation of needs…theImperial LS™ window.

Soft-Lite is a Company to Watch inDoor and Window Manufacturermagazine. This trade journal annuallyprofiles manufacturers and supplierswho lead the industry in innovation,performance, and professionalism.

In recognition of its dedication to excellence in usingthe Friedman ERP software system, Soft-Lite hasestablished a web-based integrated ordering platformincluding Power Bids that delivers accurate quotes andquickens lead times. www.friedmancorp.com

Every year since 1996, Soft-Lite has been placed onthe Top 100 Manufacturers’ annual list which pres-ents North America’s 100 largest manufacturers ofresidential windows, doors and/or skylights. The Top100 highlights the activities of the industry’s mostinfluential leaders. www.windowanddoor.net

Soft-Lite is a five-time winner of this award. Window & Door Magazinegathers a broad range of input to determine the industry’s most innovativeproducts, companies, organizations, and technologies.www.windowanddoor.net

Soft-Lite is an Energy Star Partner.Energy Star is a joint program of theU.S. Environmental ProtectionAgency and the U.S. Department ofEnergy helping us all save money andprotect the environment throughenergy efficient products and prac-tices. www.energystar.govSoft-Lite products are

certified by the NationalFenestration Rating Council.NFRC develops and adminis-ters comparative energy andrelated rating programs thatserve the public. It providesfair, accurate, credible, and

user-friendly informationon fenestration product

performance. www.nfrc.org

The Ohio Partnership for Excellence is a non-profit organization that uses the MalcolmBaldrige Criteria for Performance Excellence to continuously improve manufacturing quality.Soft-Lite is a winner of the prestigious OPE “Commitment to Excellence” Award.www.ope.org

The Champion of Industry Awardrecognizes exceptional achievementsand contributions in a wide variety ofAmerican corporations. Companiesmust be considered to be positive“difference makers” within theirindustry to be selected.www.championsaward.com

Soft-Lite is a member of the Efficient Windows Collaborative (EWC)in which members have made a commitment to manufacture andpromote energy-efficient windows. www.efficientwindows.org

Soft-Lite is a member of the Window & Door Dealers Alliance, a networkingorganization that exclusively serves window and door dealers.The Window & Door Alliance provides the latest information on trends,installation practices, and products. www.wddalliance.org/index.html

Don’t just take our word for it...

Soft-Lite Lifetime Warranty

Our Lifetime Warranty is designed to pro-tect your investment and our reputation. Itguarantees that our windows will not rot,rust, warp, pit, corrode or blister, and thatour vinyl colors will remain true for the lifeof your home. Our Lifetime Warranty isnon-prorated and is fully transferable.We also warranty all moving parts and thehermetically insulated seal against defectsin materials or workmanship. Finally, weoffer the ultimate in protection with alifetime glass breakage rider for extra peaceof mind.

Soft-Lite products are Gold Label certi-fied by the American Architectural

Manufacturers Association (AAMA), thesource of performance standards, prod-uct certification and educational pro-grams for the window, door and sky-

light industry. www.aamanet.org

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Our Imperial LS double hungwindows bring a whole new set ofdefinitions to the words beauty,comfort, energy efficiency, anddurability. Beginning with oursculpted sash design (shown onpage 14), our low profile sashlocks, and our ergonomicallydesigned sash lift rails, you willbegin to see and feel the differ-ences between the ordinary win-dow and the Imperial LS.

One of the most significantenergy efficient features is theUltra-Smart triple-fin weather-stripon both sashes (shown on page14). This technologically advancedweather-strip dramatically reducesair infiltration into your home. Thefully welded corners on the sashesand mainframe prevent air leaksand add durability. Finally, Soft-Lite’s huge selection of energy effi-cient glass packages allows you tofully customize your windows tomeet your personal energy effi-ciency needs (page 12).

Double Hung

Our optional Auto-Majik™ lock ensures thatyou will never “forget” to lock your win-dows again. The lock automatically engagesas soon as you close the window.

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Exterior view

Ultra-Smart™ triple-fin weatherstripping on allsashes and at interlocking meeting rail.

K-Beam™ reinforcement at meeting rail for extrastrength. (see details on page 15)

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All the same energy efficientand beautiful features which makeour double hung windows a superiorchoice also apply to our slider line.

In addition, tandem brass rollersensure easy operation of our slideralong with a unique sill drainagesystem which lowers air infiltrationand imporves comfort.

Consider our traditional slider inareas where a tilt feature is not

important. Our traditional slidersashes lift out for easy cleaning.

Sliders

Our optional slide and tilt hardware willallow you to enjoy the benefits of beingable to tilt your slider sash in for safe,easy cleaning from inside your home.

Durable brass sash rollers. Secure lockinghardware.

2-lite Slider

X X

3-lite Slider (fixed center lite)1/3-1/3-1/3 configuration (optional)

X XO

3-lite Slider (fixed center lite)1/4-1/2-1/4 configuration (standard)

X XO

“O” designates fixed lites. “X” designates operating lites. All views interior.Choose your preference of right-hand or left-hand operating lites.

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Casement windows define aspecial look and feeling for yourhome. Whether in multi-windowconfigurations or as individual win-dows, casements offer many aes-thetic choices.

Our single-lever lock handleeffortlessly engages and locks mul-tiple lock points within the case-ment mainframe when closed. Oureasy to use, durable, crank handleand hardware assures that you willbe able to open and close yourcasement windows with ease, sothat you can enjoy those beautifuldays and evenings in style,comfort, and security.

Casements & Awnings

Casementinteriorview

Awning exterior view

Hidden corrosion-resistant steel lockingclaws engage in self-lubricating keepers,ensuring a positive, secure and weather-tight seal.

Our casement windows opena full 90° for easy cleaningof both the inside and outside.(Egress hardware optional)

Robust strength in a low-profile, standardfold-down handle design. Easy to open andclose handle and hardware last a lifetime.

Multi-point lock activator engagesor disengages multiple sash lockswith one easy single lever design.

New invisible retentionhardware system eliminatesunsightly screen clips usedon traditional casements.

Imperial LS Casement windows offerindustry-leading AAMA GOLD LABELCERTIFIED performance and one of thebest NFRC Rated U-values in the windowbusiness.Air: .02 cfm at 25 mphWater: DP60, 59 mph at 8” rain per hourDesign Pressure: DP70, 195 mph windloadThermal NFRC Tested:

.17 U-value with Ultimate glass

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Thinking of a room addition? Consider a stunningnew bay or bow window. Or, for baths and kitchens,include our beautiful garden window in your plans.No other window style will actually change the look andfeel of a room like a bay, bow or garden window —at a fraction of the cost of a major remodeling job.

Your Imperial LS bay, bow or garden window willcome packed with features other manufacturers omit orcharge extra for. We include an R-9 Super-Seat™ thatfeatures high-density polyisocyanurate foam to fight con-densation and energy. The seat comes standard in whitebirch, with options including oak, a variety of laminates,Corian®, and custom matching stains and varnish.

Bows, Bays & Gardens

C. Threaded steel rod and chain bracing systemprovides sag-free support. (Knee brackets must beinstalled if roof overhang prevents use ofchain system.)

D. Factory finished interior edge banding is beautifulprotection for your Super-Seat™.

E. 1.25" thick furniture grade hardwood.

F. Insulated seatboard with 3/4" exterior capped ply-wood. Super Seat™ Dow® Foam 3" thick sand-wich with R-9 performance for maximum thermalprotection; also fights condensation.

G. Mull cover plates ensure no butt-joints to caulkor leak.

H. Factory-capped underside: beautiful lines,consistent water shed.

A. Exclusive welded sill pan (highlighted in blue)eliminates water penetration. The uniquedesign provides a built-in weep system and asmooth finish on the exterior surface of the seatboard.

B. All window and mull cavities are insulated com-pletely with Comfort-Foam™ for maximum energyefficiency.

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Each mullion and windowframe is also fully Comfort-Foam™

insulated for maximum energysavings, the highest possible!

Of course, you have yourchoice of operating or fixed case-ment windows or double hungwindows in your bay or bow.

Exterior view.Window opens to a wide70 degree angle.

Optional glass shelf

Our Garden Vue™ window isdesigned to combine the aestheticappeal of clean lines with a structuraldesign that assures lasting durability.It features specially-built trapezoidaloperating side casement windowsthat open wide to let you enjoy theoutdoors from the comfort of yourhome. Full trapezoidal screens coverthe interior openings. Dual compres-sion seals and locking hardware onthe casements provide air and watertightness while weep channels at thewindow’s top and bottom keep theinterior dry. The Garden Vue™ win-dow comes standard with adjustableheight, PVC-coated shelves oroptional glass shelves.

4-lite Bow exterior10° and 15° Bow

10° 5-lite Bow exterior

10° 6-lite Bow exterior

3-lite Bay exterior10°, 15°, 30° and 45° Bay

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Our popular Soft-LiteThermal Glide™ patio dooris the work-horse of theindustry. It comes fullyloaded with state-of-the-artfeatures such as: Allerguardweather-stripping whichincorporates anti-mold,-mildew and -bacteria prop-erties, a sliding screen doorthat resists twisting, warpingand “rack jumping,” anextremely durable fiberglassthreshold that won’t rot orwarp, and an AAMA airinfiltration rating of .09cfmat 25mph, which is 20 timesbetter than industry stan-dards.

Thermal Glide™ Doors

To ensure your Thermal Glidepatio door will fit perfectly and operateexactly as designed, the frame andsashes are welded at the plant and alltwo-panel doors are shipped fullyassembled. The center panel of athree-panel door is packaged separatelyto prevent shipping damage.

Our optional heavy-duty patio doorvent stop adds security whileallowing ventilation.

5’0” x 6’8”

“X” designates operating panel.“O” designates fixed panel.

All perspectives viewed from OUTSIDElooking in.

Choose your preference of right-hand orleft-hand operating panels.

O X O X

6’0” x 6’8”

O X

8’0” x 6’8”

O OX

9’0” x 6’8”

O OX

12’0” x 6’8”

Single-lock handles come standard in powder coated paint colors of white, cream-white, beige,and brown. Other color options include your choice of brass, antique brass, and nickel.

Heavy duty brass rollersprovide smooth operation.

The screen door is builtto remain strong andresist rack jumping.

Patio Door Configurations

Our deluxe handles provide multi-point lockingsecurity by locking the door in four locations. Thelocks are made from zinc in order to protect againstcorrosion while still maintaining structural strength (allof the internal springs are made from stainless steel).

NickelBrass

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For uniquely shaped openings we offer specialshapes with matching frame profiles and glassoptions. All special shapes are custom built,like all of our windows, to your specifications.

Special Shapes

Irregular Hexagon Oval Diamond Octagon Hexagon

Half Round Eyebrow Half Oval Irregular Quarter Round

Quarter Round Irregular Trapezoid TriangleArch Top

Rectangle Arch Top Pentagon Irregular Pentagon

Never clean miniblinds again. All patio doors andwindows (except awning windows and most specialshapes) are available with internal miniblinds in a

tilt-only option. Certain restrictions apply.Available in white or beige.

MINIBLINDS BETWEEN THE GLASS

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ColorOptions

Standard grids Contour grids

Star Burst(standard and contour)

Colonial(standard and contour)

Decorative Grids

Standard and contour grids offered in a variety of options. Actual color samples may vary from printedbrochure. Grid patterns vary based on size and configuration of window. See your Soft-Lite Dealer for moreprecise color representations and configuration availability.

*Not available withexterior foil laminates.

Sun Burst(standard only)

Diamond(standard only)

Interior/ExteriorVinyl Colors

Interior WoodgrainColors

Beige*

Light Oak

Medium Oak

BrazilianCherry

Cherry

Exterior FoilLaminates

ForestGreen 78

Rosewood57

WedgewoodBlue 93

Gray 39

Almond 20ColonialIvory 32

Champagne10

CoastalDune 08

Sierra 83 Sandstone37

Bronze 21 Black 09

RoyalBrown 24

Terratone53

Additional custom colors to match any exterioravailable. Please see your Soft-Lite Dealer for detailsabout our custom color program!

Actual color samples may vary from printed brochure.See your Soft-Lite Dealer for more precise colorrepresentations.

Beige

Sierra

Green

Cocoa

AntiqueBronze

ChestnutBrown

VINYL COLOR OPTIONS

Some houses just demand a specific color ofwindow — as with this Tudor style house! Paintedwood windows are now a thing of the past! Todayyou can replace them with extremely energyefficient Imperial LS windows in any customexterior color you choose!

Standard Exterior PVC Bond Colors

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Air Infiltration ComparisonWhy Do Windows Leak Air?

Poorly designed windows don’t have the built-in airlocks,weather stripping, and barriers necessary to keep air fromforcing its way in. Without these design features air will pushbetween the sash meeting rails and around the sash perimeter.

We know how uncomfortable a home with leaky win-dows is. So, to keep you comfortable, we loaded the ImperialLS window with weather barriers that go far beyond theindustry standard and other manufacturer’s window designs.The LS window is so superior that it leaks only a fraction ofwhat all other typical vinyl and wood windows leak.

The Imperial LS window has earned the prestigiousGold Label Certification for air performance.

Example of apoorly designed window

Sash meeting rail

Sash perimeter

Sill

0.15 gallonsof air leakage per minute




1.6 soda cans of air leakage per minute (19.2 oz/min)



24 soda cans of air leakage per minute (288 oz/min)

*Industry Standard: AAMA (American Architectural Manufacturer’s Association) has set the Industry standard for Maximum Allowable Air Infiltration at .30 CFM (Cubic feet per minute)during a 25 mph wind. This is equal to 2.25 gallons or 24 soda cans of air leaking through the window every minute!

.02 CFMof air leakage per minute

Typical Wood Window(Pella/Marvin/Andersen)

.21 CFM averageof air leakage per minute

Industry Standard*

.30 CFMof air leakage per minute

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AIR INFILTRATION COMPARISON CHART

CFM (Cubic feet per minute) = GALLONS = 12 OZ. SODA CANS

Consider this: You would need to combine 19 Imperial LS windows to get as much air leakage as two typical wood windows,and 18 Imperial LS windows to get as much air leakage as two typical vinyl windows.

Typical Vinyl Window(Alside, Simonton, Champion, etc.)

.18 CFM averageof air leakage per minute

At the above rate Imperial LS windows are over 10 times more air tight than typical wood windows.

At the above rate Imperial LS windows are over 9 times more air tight than typical vinyl windows.

AREAS OF AIR INFILTRATION

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Energy Efficient Glass

All of our glass packages exceed industrystandards for energy efficiency. They all reducenoise and fabric fading, and are warranted for alifetime against seal failure.

In addition to these qualities, however, weoffer a variety of options that allow you to customtune your windows to your needs and budget.For instance, we offer Intercept® as a reliableenergy efficient spacer. As an upgrade you canchoose Super Spacer®, the world’s only 100%foam, metal free, warm edge spacer. SuperSpacer provides exceptional insulating qualitiesand reduction in condensation build-up.

We also offer combinations of two differentlow-e glass options. RL7138 Low-e reflects indoorheat back into your home, while SolarBan70XL®

reflects heat from the sun back outside.

Performance and Energy Efficiency

Double-Pane with Intercept® spacer

• 7/8” insulated glass with argon gas

• Center of Glass (COG):R-3.84, U-value .26

• Condensation Resistance Factor of 53.

OPTIONAL:• Solar low-e: SB70 XL®

Ultimate™ Glass Triple-Pane withSuper Spacer®

• 1” insulated glass with two panes of low-ecoating and one pane of clear glass withkrypton gas in both chambers.

• Center of Glass (COG):R-10, U-value .10



Ultra™ Glass Triple-Pane withIntercept® spacer

• 1” insulated glass with argon gas in bothchambers.




SolarBan70XL® offers the best performance for fadecontrol.

Inside

Inside

Inside

SolarBan70XL® also provides fade protectionfor all your home furnishings. UV light is respon-sible for up to 60% of fading damage. Now youcan protect your furnishings and carpet withSolarBan70XL®, which blocks 99.97% of allharmful ultraviolet light.

Double-Pane with Super Spacer®

• 7/8” insulated glass with argon gas




Inside

Four of our popular glass packages are described below. We offer manyothers. Please ask your Imperial LS window consultant for more infor-mation about the features of the numerous glass packages we offer.

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THERMAL PERFORMANCE

The National Fenestration RatingCouncil (NFRC) label on yourwindows is specific to the overallthermal performance of the speci-men window tested by NFRC(www.nfrc.org).

U-Factor – The lower the U-Factorthe better the window’s overallthermal performance. The glasspackage, the window’s material,and its components all affect therating.

Solar Heat Gain Coefficient –A measurement of how wellproducts block heat caused by

The American ArchitecturalManufacturer’s Association(AAMA) is the nationally recog-nized accrediting source forstructural design performance ofwindows and doors. If youdemand windows and doors thatmeet stringent performance stan-dards, just look for the AAMACertification Label. Productsthat have earned the right to dis-play this label have had a sam-ple unit pass independent labo-ratory tests, and only productsthat bear this prestigious labelare certified by the manufacturer.Plus, production lines forwindows and doors in theAAMA Certification Programare subject to two unannouncedannual inspections.(www.aamanet.org)

STRUCTURAL DESIGN PERFORMANCE

0.30

0.25

0.20

0.15

0.10

0.05

0Measured air leakage in cubic feet per minute (cfm) at static 25 mph.

AAMA GOLD LABEL CERTIFICATIONfor AIR PERFORMANCE

AAMA 0.30Minimum

Wood DoubleHung “A”

Wood DoubleHung “B”

Wood CladDouble Hung

SOFT-LITEIMPERIAL LSDouble Hung

0.18

0.02

0.20

0.25

0.30

Industry Soft-LiteAAMA Criteria Minimum Imperial LS Results

AIR .30 .02 15 x betterw/Automajik Lock .30 .11 2.7 x better

WATER 33 mph 59 mph 79% better

STRUCTURAL 94 mph 195 mph 2 x betterLOAD

AAMA PERFORMANCE RATINGS

Ultimate™ window label

Ultra™ window label

Double-Pane Super Spacer® window label

Double-Pane Intercept® window label

NFRC WINDOW LABELSAll NFRC labels refer towhole window performance,not just the insulated glass unit.

sunlight. The rating is expressed as a number between 0 and 1. The lower the numberthe better.

Visible Transmittance – A measurement of how much light comes through the window.Expressed as a number between 0 and 1, the higher the VT the better.

Condensation Resistance – A measurement of how well the window resists condensation onthe glass. The higher the number the better.

See page 12 for a detailed explanation of howImperial LS out-performs other manufacturer'swindows in air infiltration resistance.

0.35

0.33

0.31

0.29

0.27

0.25

0.23

0.21

0.19

0.17

0.15U-Factor

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NFRC THERMAL TEST RESULTSfor THERMAL PERFORMANCE

Wood CladDouble Hung*

FiberglassDouble Hung*

WoodDouble Hung*

CompositeDouble Hung*

SOFT-LITEIMPERIAL LSDouble Hung†

* No Triple Pane glass† Ultimate triple-pane with low-e (2), low-e (5) and Super Spacer®

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WHAT MAKES SOFT-LITE IMPERIAL LS™

WINDOWS BETTER? Shop and compare. We think you willsee why Soft-Lite Windows are one of the best investmentsfor your home. Technology, engineering, craftsmanship,robotic precision manufacturing, and people who careabout every single window we make means that we willmanufacture only the best for you.

uPVC FRAMES AND SASHES

All of our windows are made using the finest quality,specially blended, un-plasticized poly vinyl chloride, oruPVC, frames and sash. Your window frame and sashmaterial will never rot like wood windows and will nevercorrode like metal windows. uPVC is good for the environ-

ment because it saves energy betterthan other materials. It never needsrefinishing (no need to use environ-mentally harsh varnishes or stains) andit lasts much longer than wood or othermaterials. This inherent durabilitymeans that the likelihood of having toreplace your uPVC windows again inthe future is much less than if you usedwood or metal.

It is also important that you choose WELDED vinyl win-dows because the corners are permanently fused togetherand will never separate. Many vinyl windows today arescrewed or stapled at the corners just like wood or metalwindows. Some are welded on very old, single- or double-weld machines. The corners can separate and leak air andwater. Choose only fusion welded vinyl produced withrobotic, 4-point welding equipment.

COMFORT-FOAM™ INSULATION(depicted in illustration at right)

Using our CFC-free, environmentally-friendlyComfort-Foam™ insulation within the cavities of the vinylframes saves even more energy. This means less energy use,lower monthly fuel bills, and a step towards saving theEarth’s resources.

ULTRASMART™ WEATHERSTRIPPING

Ultrafab® Tri-Fin® Gold Series weatherstripping withbuilt-in Ultra-Fresh® antimicrobial protection minimizes

drafts, dust, and pollen andfights the growth of moldand bacteria on the weath-erstripping material.

600 inches of UltraSmart™

weatherstripping is used inan average sized doublehung window.

INSULATED GLASS PACKAGES

Our technologically-advanced, insulated glasspackages offer a choice of insulating performance whichcan be tailored to your geographic location. The finest inmultiple layered glass and argon or krypton insulating gas,along with super energy efficient “warm edge” sealingtechnology, assure maximum energy savings and resistanceto condensation.

DOUBLE HUNG SILL/SASH PROFILE

A. A unique sill dam which extends into the window mainframe for uniformstrength and seal.

B. Our interlocking sill-sash rail keeps the sash in place against the sill damweatherstrip when the window is under extreme wind-load stress.

C. Our Q-lon® compression gasket system straddles the sill rail when the sash islocked shut to add barriers and diversions for exceptional water resistance.

D. Comfort-Foam™ insulation improves energy efficiency.

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COMPOSITE SASH RAILREINFORCEDWITH KEVLAR®

We reinforce the sash keeper railin our double hung and slider win-dows with K-Beam™, a unique resin-based glass-filled composite material.K-Beam utilizes Kevlar® fibers for addi-tional strength and the lowest thermalconductivity which means extra ener-gy efficiency. Most manufacturers ofvinyl windows today use aluminumor steel to reinforce their vinyl. Theseproducts work like a thermal short cir-cuit due to the poor thermal propertiesof the metal. K-Beam™, our advancedcomposite reinforcement with Kevlar®,assures maximum strength, energyefficiency and durability for the life ofyour home.

ENDURA-FORCE™ BALANCE SYSTEM

When you choose a double hungwindow configuration there are addi-tional features to look for. A sash canbe moved up and down for ventilationpurposes. Insulated glass is heavy,especially if you are using the higherinsulating and more energy efficienttriple pane glass combinations oftoday. Balance hardware is used tohelp offset the sash weight so that ahomeowner can operate their windowwith ease.

There are several balance types inuse today. It’s important to know thedifferences because they can make abig impact on how smoothly your win-dows operate over time. Soft-Lite usesa new, heavy-duty, constant-force bal-ance. Our balance is a Teflon®-coated,stainless steel coil protected inside athermal housing which makes itstrong, silent, and thermally superior.

With a 3/4” inch steel band widthand a fully encapsulated thermal chas-sis that resists dirt and dust accumula-tion, our Endura-Force™ balance sys-tem will give you decades of effort-less, maintenance-free operation.Spiral balancers are a thing of the past.Block and tackle balancers depend ona string, a spring, and pulleys that arehoused in a metal chassis. The metalreduces the thermal performance abili-ty of the window they are in. These areamong the reasons we developed theEndura-Force™ system and made it astandard part of every Imperial LSdouble hung window.

Patent-pending K-Beam™ features DuPont® Kevlar® that is also used tomake bullet-proof vests and in Mars Pathfinder ropes, U.S. Navy mooringropes, jet engine shields, run-flat tires, safety gloves for glass and metalfactories, kayaks, skis, helmets, racquets and lots more.

K-Beam™ reinforcedwith Kevlar®

Pounds per Square Inch (PSI)

K-BEAM™ STRENGTH

K-Beam160,000 PSI

Steel30,000 PSI

PVC15,000 PSI

Aluminum8,000 PSI

Wood850 PSI

160,000

140,000

120,000

100,000

80,000

60,000

40,000

20,000

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K-Beam™ is over 5 times stronger than steel. It isalso more than 700 times warmer than aluminum,which means that it blocks the transfer of heat andcold 700+ times better than aluminum.

Endura-Force™ Teflon®-coatedAAMA class 3 stainless steel coil.

3/4-inch width is more durable and supportsheavier sashes than weaker 1/2-inch width.

String

Less expensive blockand tackle balancehardware with old-fashioned string,metal spring andplastic pulleys.

BETTERVUE SCREENS™

All Imperial LS windows and Thermal-Glide™ patio doors are available withoptional Bettervue™ high-definition,fiberglass insect screening. Bettervue™

screens provide improved light trans-mittance and airflow while increasinginsect protection. Bettervue screensare easier to look through from theinside and they provide better curbappeal from the outside.

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© 2009 Soft-Lite L.L.C. Printed in U.S.A. Specifications subject to change without notice. All photos and illustrations are property of Soft-Lite L.L.C. unless otherwiseindicated. Soft-lite® is a registered trademark of Soft-Lite L.L.C. Imperial LS™, Sure-Coat™, Ultimate™, Ultra™, Thermal Glide™, Soft-White™, Comfort-Foam™,UltraSmart™, Endura-Force™, Auto-Majik™ and K-Beam™trademark of Soft-Lite L.L.C. Super Spacer® is a registered trademark of Edgetech I.G. Inc. Kevlar®, Corian®and Teflon® are registered trademarks of DuPont®. Intercept®, SolarBan70XL® and SB70XL® are registered trademarks of PPG Industries. Q-lon® is a registered trademarkof The Schlegel Group. Comfort-Foam™, UltraSmart™, Endura-Force™, Auto-Majik™ and K-Beam™ are trademarks of Soft-Lite L.L.C. Ultrafab® and Tri-Fin® areregistered trademarks of Ultrafab, Inc. Ultra-Fresh® is a registered trademark of Thomson Research Associates, Inc. Super Seat™ is a trademark of Dow®.

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