News
December 2011
WCVW was awarded the vinyl storefront window supply contract for the Jackson Street Senior Apartments from Walsh Construction Co. in Seattle, Washington. WCVW 4500 series fixed windows were chosen for their commercial ratings as well as sound reducing capabilities. Sound ratings to STC 39 where required to reduce street level noise for the first floor offices. The windows also required a dark bronze exterior foil to match the design elements of the project.
November 2011
WCVW successfully tested a 4500 Series vinyl Tilt Turn window and achieved AW-PG70-DA, AAMA rating. The window gateway size was an impressive 60”x 99” This steel reinforced vinyl Tilt Turn window is the first AW rated vinyl Dual Action window to be listed in the AAMA Certified Product Directory.
September 2011
WCVW was awarded the window supply contract for the Alakanuk K-12 School from Dowland Construction in Anchorage, Alaska. The WCVW 4500 series Tilt Turn window was one of the only products that could meet the Architect’s and School districts stringent performance standards. The windows also incorporate a polycarbonate glazing protection system to protect the glass from the extreme elements and vandalism.
September 2010
WCVW chosen to fabricate the Rehau 4500 series windows and doors for the Rehau-Montana State University ecosmart House Project. This residential construction and research project aims to expand the industry's body of knowledge regarding environmental and human sustainability. The REHAU MONTANA ecosmart house will incorporate a series of energy-efficient, sustainable building products as well as an overall holistic design approach addressing human sustainability considerations such as telemedicine and aging-in-place www.montanaecosmart.com
September 2010
WCVW tested a 4500 series vinyl swing door at Western Electro-Acoustic Laboratory for its sound transfer class and achieved a STC-41 rating. The glazing was a triple glazed configuration which enabled the unit to offer excellent sound reducing capabilities but also allows for enhanced thermal performance. The unit size was 42” x 96” complete pre-hung unit. Also tested was the company’s Steel reinforced vinyl Tilt Turn dual action window which achieved an STC-42 rating.
August 2010
WCVW was awarded the Merrill Gardens at Bankers Hill door supply and installation contract in San Diego, CA. from SRM Construction, Inc. As a retirement community, the owners required an ADA compliant swinging deck door for ease of access, a water performance requirement of 4.5 PSF and also a high STC rating since this project lies under the flight approach to the San Diego International Airport. WCVW 4500 series vinyl swing door was the only product that could meet the owners stringent performance standard.
December 2009
WCVW was awarded the Thea’s Landing door supply contract in Tacoma, WA. from Remco Deacon Inc. The project consisted of replacement of 161 deck doors with WCVW 4500 Series vinyl swing door with commercial aluminum sill. WCVW was chosen because of the excellent water resistance of the 4500 Series swing door system and STC ratings.
December 2009
WCVW tested a 4500 Series vinyl swing door and achieved a SHD-C60 rating. This door also passed
12 PSF for water penetration per the ASTM E 547 standard with a low profile vinyl sill. Also tested was the company’s 4500 series vinyl swing door with commercial low-profile thermally broken aluminum sill. This door also passed 12PSF for water penetration per the ASTM E 547 standard.
December 2007
WCVW tested an ADA compliant 4500 series vinyl swing door at Western Electro-Acoustic Laboratory for its sound transfer class and achieved a STC-36 rating. This was a complete pre-hung unit.
September 2007
WCVW tested a 4500 series vinyl swing door at Western Electro-Acoustic Laboratory for its sound transfer class and achieved a STC-40 rating. This was a complete pre-hung unit.