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The Architectural Design Collection by BiltBest™

 

Energy Star Qualified

The extruded aluminum cladding, 5/4" thick wood frame stock and sequential multi-point sash locking mechanism offers beauty, durability and high performance for the discriminating Architect, Builder or Homeowner for those projects demanding the highest quality custom window with the broadest range of options and features. The single point latch makes operating the multi-point locking mechanism a simple one-step operation. The multiple locking points help secure your window against air infiltration and the wind pressures encountered in storms.

The many available options will add beauty and value for years to come. Whether you select an an optional hardwood for added durability and beauty or if you wish a Prairie style custom muntin pattern, BiltBest offers the flexibility to truly distinguish these as your custom window.

Architectural Design Collection by BiltBest™ Awning Windows Available Options

• 200 Special colors available in powder coat paint finish. Over 8,000 colors availability in computer match capability.
• Interior casing options for radius shapes.
• Custom window width and height (within published limits, to 1/16" inch).
• Truth Encore operating hardware with folding handle and matching multi-point lock levers.
• Your choice of 10 hardware finishes.
• Factory applied jamb depths to 8 1/4".
• Available with white interior pre-finish (2 prime coats and 1 finish coat of acrylic latex paint) sprayed prior to assembly to ensure coating of concealed areas.
• Available with Cardinal Preserve® clear construction protective film on interior and exterior to protect your glass during construction.
• Available with Cardinal Neat® naturally clean glass.
• Factory prime finish available.
• Available with First Impressions, integrated decorator miniblinds.

 

Wood Species Offered

Include Clear Western Pine and Knotty Alder. Other alternate species are available via custom window order process.

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Muntin System Options

Architectural Design Collection by BiltBest™ awning windows offer a choice of muntin sytems including:

• Simulated Divided Lite with 1", 1 3/8" and 2 1/4" double ogee muntin, 7/8" simulated putty glaze stlye muntin and internal spacer. Unified IG supports green building objectives.
• 3/4" or 1" Profiled Grille Between Glass (GBG).
• 5/8" Flat Aluminum Grille Between Glass (GBG).
• 1" colonial, full surround interior wood grille.

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Architectural Design Collection by BiltBest™ Available Exterior Finishes

Architectural Design Collection by BiltBest™ awning windows are finished with a powder coat system in 18 standard colors, over 180 Special colors (optional) or we can even computer color match any color you wish (optional) . The powder coat finish is applied in house under strict quality controls and delivers a beautiful, durable finish that is environmentally friendly. If your project requires an AAMA 2604 or 2605 finish, we can provide that for your custom window.

Available Glazing Systems

BiltBest windows are available with an array of glazing systems that provide DOE Energy Star ratings for all zones of the country and support green building objectives. Turtle glass, tinted, obscure, tempered or laminated, whatever you specific glazing needs, we have the appropriate system from Cardinal Industries for your custom window. Cardinal Energy Calculator

• LoĒ³-366 Ultimate Performance Glass®
• LoĒ²-270 All Climate Solar Control Glass®
• LoĒ²-240 Glare Control Glass®
• Sea-Storm Hurricane Glass ®
• Neat Glass® for easier to clean windows.

 

Architectural Design Collection by BiltBest™ Awning WDMA Hallmark Product Certification Reference Numbers by Protocol

Certification	Protocol	Reference Number	DP*
WDMA Hallmark Listing	WDMA/101/I.S.2/A440-05	242-H-093-00	AP-R40*
WDMA Hallmark Listing	WDMA/101/I.S.2-97	242-H-093-01	AP-R40*

*=Approved Design Pressure - Source: WDMA Product Registry

*=Approved Design Pressure (with optional upgrades and size limitations)

The Builder's Collection by BiltBest™ Awning Windows

 

Energy Star Qualified

 

The Builder's Collection by BiltBest™ aluminum clad awning windows, carry WDMA Hallmark Certifications for class C-C40 (subject to size limitations) under AAMA/WDMA/CSA 01/I.S.2/A440-05, Standard/Specification for Windows, Doors and unit Skylights.

The roll formed aluminum cladding, and sequential multi-point sash locking mechanism offer high performance and durability at maximum value for the competitive project.

The many available options will add beauty and value for years to come. Whether you select white interior pre-finish for added beauty or if you wish a Colonial Style custom muntin pattern, BiltBest offers the flexibility to truly distinguish these as your custom windows.

The Builder's Collection by BiltBest™ Available Options

• 18 standard BiltBest Colors in AMMA 2603 Finishes.
• Custom width and height (within published limits, to 1/16" inch).
• Radius Shapes including Archtop, 1/2 Round, Qtr. Round and Rountop, Circle.
• Your choice of 10 hardware finishes.
• Alternate jam depths to 8 1/4".
• Available with white interior pre-finish (2 prime coats and 1 finish coat of acrylic latex paint sprayed prior to assembly to ensure coating of concealed areas).
• Applied exterior Aluminum Brickmould.
• Ship loose interior stool.
• Interior casings for radius units.
• Available with Cardinal Preserve® clear construction protective film on interior and exterior to protect your glass during construction.

Wood Species Offered
Include: Clear Western Pine.

Muntin System Options

All BiltBest Builder's Collection windows offer a choice of muntin sytems including:

• Simulated Divided Lite with 1", 1 3/8" and 2 1/4" double ogee muntin, 7/8" simulated putty glaze stlye muntin and internal spacer. Unified IG supports green building objectives.
• 3/4" or 1" Profiled Grille Between Glass (GBG).
• 5/8" Flat Aluminum Grille Between Glass (GBG).
• 1" colonial, full surround interior wood grille.

 

The Builder's Collection by BiltBest™ Available Exterior Finishes

Builder's Collection by BiltBest™ windows are finished with an AAMA standard 2603 wet finish system in 18 standard colors.

Available Glazing Systems

BiltBest windows are available with an array of glazing systems that provide DOE Energy Star ratings for all zones of the country and support green building objectives. Turtle glass, tinted, obscure, tempered or laminated, whatever you specific glazing needs, we have the appropriate system from Cardinal Industries for your custom windows.

Included are:

• LoĒ³-366 Ultimate Performance Glass®
• LoĒ²-270 All Climate Solar Control Glass®
• LoĒ²-240 Glare Control Glass®
• Sea-Storm Hurricane Glass ®
• Neat Glass® for easier to clean windows.

Builder's Collection by BiltBest™ Awning WDMA Hallmark Product Certification Reference Numbers by Protocol

Certification	Protocol	Reference Number	DP*
WDMA Hallmark Listing	WDMA/101/I.S.2-97	In Process

*=Approved Design Pressure - Source: WDMA Product Registry

*=Approved Design Pressure (with optional upgrades and size limitations)

 

The Restoration Series by BiltBest™ Awning Windows

Energy Star Qualified

The Restoration Series by BiltBest™ Awning Windows carry WDMA Hallmark Certifications for class C-C40 (subject to size limitations) under AAMA/WDMA/CSA 01/I.S.2/A440-05, Standard/Specification for Windows, Doors and unit Skylights.

Restoration Series by BiltBest™ Awning Windows offer extreme value and performance in a wood window designed for more traditional construction vernaculars where value is a primary consideration.

• Available with white interior pre-finish (2 prime coats and 1 finish coat of acrylic latex paint) sprayed prior to assembly to ensure coating of concealed areas.
• Also available unfinished and primed.
• Custom window width and height (within published limits, to 1/16" inch).
• Your choice of 10 hardware finishes.
• Alternate jamb depths to 8 1/4".
• Available with Cardinal Preserve clear construction protective film on interior and exterior to protect your glass during construction.
• Available with Cardinal Neat® naturally clean glass.

 

Wood Species Offered

Include: Clear Western Pine

Muntin System Options

Restoration Series by BiltBest™ awning windows offer a choice of muntin sytems including:

• Simulated Divided Lite with 1", 1 3/8" and 2 1/4" double ogee muntin, 7/8" simulated putty glaze stlye muntin and internal spacer. Unified IG supports green building objectives.
• 3/4" or 1" Profiled Grille Between Glass (GBG).
• 5/8" Flat Aluminum Grille Between Glass (GBG).
• 1" colonial, full surround interior wood grille.

 

Restoration Series by BiltBest™ Available Exterior Finishes

Restoration Series by BiltBest™ wood windows are available unfinished or with an Acrylic Latex primer.

Available Glazing Systems

BiltBest windows are available with an array of glazing systems that provide DOE Energy Star ratings for all zones of the country and support green building objectives. Turtle glass, tinted, obscure, tempered or laminated, whatever you specific glazing needs, we have the appropriate system from Cardinal Industries for your custom windows.

Included are:

• LoĒ³-366 Ultimate Performance Glass®
• LoĒ²-270 All Climate Solar Control Glass®
• LoĒ²-240 Glare Control Glass®
• Neat Glass® for easier to clean windows.

Restoration Series by BiltBest™ Awning WDMA Hallmark Product Certification Reference Numbers by Protocol

Certification	Protocol	Reference Number	DP*
WDMA Hallmark Listing	WDMA/101/I.S.2-97	242-H-015-00	C-C40*

*=Approved Design Pressure (subject to size limitations) Source: WDMA Product Registry