The Architectural Design Collection by BiltBest™

Energy Star Qualified

Architectural Design Collection by BiltBest™, architectural grade, extruded aluminum clad double hung windows carry WDMA Hallmark Certifications for H-LC50 under AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440-05, Standard/Specification for Windows, Doors and unit Skylights (requires optional upgrades and subject to size limitations).

The extruded aluminum cladding and block & tackle balance system offers beauty, durability and high performance for the discriminating Architect, Builder and Homeowner. Our highest quality window with the broadest range of custom window options and features. The tilt feature system makes cleaning the glass of the double hung window a snap from the interior of the house.

The many available options will add beauty and value for years to come. Whether you select from our extensive palette of exterior colors, optional hardwood interiors, custom Paladium style muntin patterns, BiltBest offers the flexibility to truly distinguish these as your custom window.

 

Architectural Design Collection by BiltBest™ Double Hung Available Options

• 200 Special colors available in powder coat 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).
• Radius Shapes including Archtop, 1/2 Round, Qtr. Round and Roundtop, Circle
• 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.

Wood Species Offered

Include Clear Western Pine and Knotty Alder. Alternate Species are available via special order process as a custom window feature.

Muntin System Options

All Architectural Design Collection by BiltBest™ Double Hung 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 (FSG).

 

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Architectural Design Collection by BiltBest™ Available Exterior Finishes

Architectural Design Collection by BiltBest™ double hung windows are finished with an available 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 to the double hung window 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.

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 your 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™ Double Hung 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-009-01	H-LC50*
WDMA Hallmark Listing	WDMA/101/I.S.2-97	242-H-009-01	H-LC50*

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

*=Approved Design Pressure (requires optional upgrades and subject to size limitations)

The Builder's Collection by BiltBest™

Energy Star Qualified

Builder's Collection by BiltBest™ aluminum clad double hung 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 block & tackle balance system offers high performance and durability at maximum value for the competitive project. The tilt feature of the balance system makes the double hung window a snap to clean from the interior of the house.

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

The Builder's Collection by BiltBest™ Double Hung Available Options

• 18 standard BiltBest Colors in AMMA 2603 Finishes
• Custom window 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.
• 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 Builder's Collection by BiltBest™ 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 (FSG).

Builder's Collection by BiltBest™ Available Exterior Finishes

Builder's Collection by BiltBest™ windows are finished with an enamel 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 your specific glazing needs, we have the appropriate system from Cardinal Industries for your custom window.

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.

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

Certification	Protocol	Reference Number	DP*
WDMA Hallmark Listing	WDMA/101/I.S.2-97	242-H-007-00	H-LC25*

*=Approved Design Pressure - Source: WDMA Product Registry

*=Approved Design Pressure (subject to size limitations)

 

The Restoration Series by BiltBest™

Energy Star Qualified

Restoration Series by BiltBest™ Double Hung 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™ Double Hung 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).
• 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 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

All Restoration Series by BiltBest™ 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 (FSG).

Restoration Series by BiltBest™ Available Exterior Finishes

Restoration Series by BiltBest™ Doublehung 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 your specific glazing needs, we have the appropriate system from Cardinal Industries.

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.